The content of the workshop met the objectives in the following ways:

1. Provincial Communication representatives now have a clearer understanding of the critical role that Information Communication Technology (ICT) can play in the evangelization and development of the Anglican Church in Africa and the entire Anglican Communion.
2. Increased focus on Internet-based communication strategy and software application use in the Church, will lead to administrative and logistical efficiency.
3. Use of Information Communication Technology will lead to growth of strategic partnerships within the African Church and outside and bring about capacity improvement by encouraging cross-sharing and consultation.
4. Through the workshop, ideas for mobilizing resources to equip and interconnect Provinces with Information Technology tools were broached. These initiatives include approaching charities to donate used computers.
5. Provincial Communicators will facilitate creation of a much needed database at CAPA for the entire Anglican Church in Africa and this will be made easier with the use of electronic mail (e-mail).
6. Up-to-date information and resource sharing will be enhanced with the use of ICT tools.
7. With further support, Provincial Communicators will be able to produce electronic and print bulletins and newsletters by making use of desktop publishing.
8. Accessing useful information on web sites using search engines will enhance capacity building.
9. The workshop served as an important launching pad for a thriving information gathering and dissemination network in Africa.

WORKSHOP RECOMMENDATIONS, WAY FORWARD(Top)

1. There is need for CAPA to develop a website, which can also serve as a portal for other Anglican Provinces in Africa.
2. All Provinces to set up communication desks, which will be a liaison point for CAPA Communications Office.
3. CAPA to reinforce the critical role of communications, particularly Information Communication Technology to the Primates and Bishops.
4. Training and capacity building especially in Information Technology to be a continuous process. CAPA to organize the training at the Provincial, and where possible, Diocesan level.
5. Provincial communicators to identify their communication needs and notify CAPA, which will liaise with the Primates and Partners.
6. Where feasible, Provinces will forge linkages with other media organizations - print and broadcast - in order to disseminate messages more effectively and to larger audiences.
7. Communications Offices in the Provinces to support HIV/AIDS initiatives particularly in the dissemination of information.
8. In order to evaluate progress, gather more technical IT training and to share new ideas, CAPA Communicators Workshop should be held every year initially, then every two years.

PARTICIPANTS EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS(Top)

The workshop covered the areas we wanted. Presenters were good and discussed their parts as required. At last we are going home with ideas of where to start from.

Rev Beni Bataaga, DR Congo

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The theme was very relevant and the workshop well structured to accommodate all of us as communicators. The topics were well researched and the best of them all was when we shared about Gospel Truth versus Public Truth. There is need for regular meetings or workshops similar to this one.

Job Githinji, Kenya

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The venue was excellent and service very good. The logistical arrangements were very well done. The workshop topics were very educative and thought provoking. However, more practical lessons should be availed.

Dr Bahig Ramzy, Egypt

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Topics were well thought and stimulating. However, there needs to be more practical computer training. Next time we need to move to another place around the continent, so that we can get to know the uniqueness of each Province and also encourage the rapid spread of Anglicanism in Africa.

Rt Rev Albert Chama, Central Africa

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Very relevant as a start-off. Delivery was handled by informed people and the technique was commendable. Topics like advocacy are very relevant and should perhaps be revisited in future workshops. Sustainability of programs should be addressed in future meetings.
Rev Francis Karemera, Rwanda

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Accommodation and hospitality were fantastic. The workshop was a good balance of theory and practical application and there was variety in the content. The contacts made are invaluable if future networking is to continue. Thanks go to all who made it such as success.
Rosemary Cottingham, Burundi

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