The Ulwazi Programme is an online media project whose aim is to to collect and disseminate local content. It is run from the eThekwini Municipality’s Libraries and Heritage Department.
Since 2008, I have been responsible for the digital management of the project, and since July 2012, have taken on the role of external project manager.
The Ulwazi Programme was recognised at the 2012 Highway Africa New Media Awards, in the category ‘Community Engagement through Technology’, and has been a great success, receiving over 20,000 visitors a month.
Client: eThekwini Municipality
Project period: 2008 ; 2013
URL: www.ulwazi.org
Recommendation
Betsie Greyling
Systems Librarian at eThekwini Municipality
I have worked with Niall for the past four years on the Ulwazi Programme. He helped get the project up and running and provided valuable insight into its initial structure. Niall has provided training and mentorship to the junior participants of the project and invaluable tech-leadership to the project team.
Niall has a keen understanding of both technology and content, and is a strategic thinker with solid project management skills. He is always up for a challenge and full of new ideas!