GOVERNMENT OF SIERRA LEONE Office of the President State House 27 May 2024 Ref No: DSTI/USCO/27052024/01 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN Dear Sir/Madam, Bene peu coon seszncn hana eu ont TAGS Campus The Digital Public Goods initiative is @ global initiative to accelerate the attainment of SDGs via the development of public goods for the benefit of all It examines how countries, including Sierra Leone, ‘can build innovative solutions in the form of software, datasets, Al models, stencards, or content that anyone can use to accelerate delivery. | am writing to echedule a session with students at your university offering them a unique opportunity to not just understand, but actively contribute to the transformative potential and significance of Digital Public Goods (OPGs). We firmly believe in the power of Your students to make a significantimpact, and wwe are here to support end guide them in their journey with this global initiative. ‘Alco, very important in our visit is how we can meet with faculty to discuss curriculum integration anc mentorship opportunities. Please find attached the schedule for your university. This will ensure that students and faculty in your institution are at the forefront in developing solutions that promote equitable ‘access to technology and drive positive social change ur Advocacy Goals: i Increase awareness and adoption of DPGs within Sierra Leone's development and innovation sectors. ii, Support student innovators developing OPCS Py connecting them with mentorship, resources ‘and potential collaborators. iii, Promote the integration of DPG principles ‘and development into relevant curricula across your university. DIRECTORATE OF SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATIONBenefits for Your Students: |. Realaworid experience applying skills to projects with social impact ii Pathways for tuming academic projects into sustainable digital solutions. iii. Potential for intemships, collaborations with NGOs, OF seed funding for their work. wv. Increased visiilty for innovative student work, leading to career opportunities: We believe that universities, like yours, play crtical role in fostering the next generation of PG adie impactful solutions while innovators. By partnering together, we can empower students to cre: strengthening Sierra Leone's digital innovation ecosystem. Your support and collaboration are key to this success. Please contact Abdul Rahim Jalloh at abdulrehimn allon@dstigov.s! oF +23276076755 to confirm eveilability and discuss this collaboration further Sincerely, ‘Abdul Malik Tejan-Sie ue Director - Directorate of Science, Technology, and Innovation Office of the President, Republic of Sierra Leone DIRECTORATE OF SCIENCE. = TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION