Protocol of the General Meeting of the Department of Computer Engineering and Communications

📅 Date: 28/02/2025

🕗 Time: 8:10 PM (Germany Time)

📍 Location: Via Zoom Platform

Agenda of the Meeting

• Discussion of the General Situation of the Initiative

• Challenges of the ICT Sector in Syria

• Review of Current Contributions

• Mini Discussion Sessions

• Presentation of Key Ideas from Group Representatives

General Situation of the Initiative:

The legal sustainability of the initiative was confirmed, along with the importance of external representation.

• Development of internal group management through intensive meetings.

• Strengthening the general representation of the initiative and building bridges with key stakeholders.

• Challenges of the ICT Sector in Syria

• Lack of modern data infrastructure.

• Economic constraints affecting technology investments.

• Shortage of qualified personnel due to migration and the lack of training programs.

• Security risks related to data protection and digital services.

• Poor internet connectivity and high costs.

• Unstable electrical conditions leading to frequent power outages.

Current Contributions

1-The Initiative’s Website

A unified platform is being developed to share information and manage teams easily.

2-Student Data Management System in Syrian Universities

Using Blockchain to:

• Securely store and archive data.

• Ensure reliable transmission of academic records.

• Protect data from loss or tampering.

• Use QR Code & NFC technologies for easy access to information.

• National Employment Platform

Aims to:

• Provide a reliable platform for job seekers in Syria.

• Facilitate employment processes through integration with employers.

• Analyze labor market data to support economic planning.

• Launch a mobile app to ease platform usage.

3- Telemedicine

Faces challenges such as:

• Shortage of specialized doctors.

• Patient mobility issues due to high costs.

• Need for medical consultations, particularly for chronic and mental health conditions.

• A telemedicine platform has been proposed to allow appointment booking and video consultations, with advanced systems to protect medical data.

Mini Discussion Sessions

Participants were divided into four discussion groups, where they discussed various topics related to the development of digital platforms and the improvement of technological services.

Key Ideas Presented

• The necessity to digitize and automate student data for easy access.

• The urgent need to implement the telemedicine project as soon as possible.

• Coordination with relevant authorities to create clear plans for project implementation.

• The use of Blockchain technologies to ensure data security.

• Developing new open-source systems as flexible and sustainable alternatives.

• Improving transportation for people with disabilities as part of the digital infrastructure development.

Final Recommendations

• Form specialized committees to study and prioritize the proposed projects.

• Enhance cooperation with government institutions to facilitate project implementation.

• Establish effective communication mechanisms to ensure the follow-up of ideas and proposals.

• Benefit from regional and international experiences to develop sustainable digital systems.

Next Meeting Date

The session ended with the door left open for setting the date for the next meeting at a later time.