Information Training & Outreach Centre for Africa (ITOCA)

ITOCA (Information Training & Outreach Centre for Africa) is a capacity building organisation aimed at enhancing information and communications technology (ICT) skills for scientists, researchers, librarians/ information specialists, academics and students focusing on the African continent.

ITOCA is aimed at providing, promoting and building capacity for scientists, researchers, practitioners and information professionals on the use of electronic resources and digital tools in Africa . Established in February 1999, ITOCA’s main thrust is providing the research and academic communities with access to up-to-date affordable access to published scientific scholarly literature and develop required relevant skills.

Vision:
They envision an improved quality of life and sustainable development, in Africa through enhanced research and education.

Mission:
To build capacity amongst the research and education communities in the latest information tools and advocate for the adoption of new technologies that drive development in Africa.