February 2002 - Volume 1, Issue 1

The Ethiopian Information Technology Professionals Association (EITPA)

OBJECTIVES OF THE ASSOCIATION

1. To promote the contribution of information technology for development of Ethiopia.
2. To promote the advancement of information technology in Ethiopia.
3. To promote computer literacy throughout the country.
4. To promote the professional interest of its members.
5. To promote the study and the practice of information technology in the country's educational institution, processing centers and other information technology development centers.
6. To promote research in information technology and to assist in the dissemination of the findings of such research in Ethiopia.
7. To provide forum for the discussion of ideas and issues related with the profession.
8. To promote professional contacts between EITPA and its counterparts at home and abroad.
9. To influence and ensure, through code of practice, that information technology services and products are up to standard.
10. To benefit its members with professional privileges and recognition.

MEMBERSHIP

There are five membership types; members, associate members, institutional members, student members and honorary members.

1. MEMBERS

a) Membership is open to all Ethiopians and non-Ethiopians who satisfy at least one of the following requirements: -

: University degree and 1 year in computer programming, or computer maintenance & networking
or
: Diploma in Computer Science Studies
or
: Diploma in Computer Engineering
or
: Diploma in Information Technology
or
: University Diploma and 3 years experience in computer programming, systems analysis or engineering.

b) Members shall pay a registration fee of birr 10 (ten) and an annual membership fee of birr 48 (forty-eight) or the equivalent in convertible foreign currency at the current exchange rate

2. ASSOCIATE MEMBERS

a) Associate membership is open to all Ethiopians and non-Ethiopians who are competent in information technology & 3 years experience in computer programming, systems analysis or engineering.

b) Associate members could apply for full membership after being active associate members for at least 3 years.

c) Associate members shall pay a registration fee of Birr 10 (ten) and annual membership fee of Birr 48 (forty-eight) or equivalent in convertible foreign currency at the current exchange rate.

3. INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERS

a) Institutional membership is open to all Institutions within and outside the country that subscribe to the objectives of the Association.

b) Institutional members shall pay a registration fee of Birr 100 (one hundred) and an annual membership fee of birr 500 (five hundred) or the equivalent in convertible foreign exchange at the current exchange rate.

4. STUDENT MEMBERS

a) Student membership is open to all students of computer/information science
b) Student members shall pay a registration fee of birr 1 (one birr) and an annual membership fee of birr 6 (six birr).

5. HONORARY MEMBERS

a) Honorary membership is bestowed by the association on individuals who have made a distinguished contribution to promote the objectives of the Association.

B) Honorary members are free from any form of payment