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Author(s): W. Junk & M. Parish
Abstract:
the capability maturity model as a
guide for transferring process technology to
government organizations in Sub-Saharan
Africa
W.
Junk" & M.
Parish^
^Computer Science Department, University of
AWo, Moscow, ID, <9,?&^ Z76L4
^Thunder and Associates, P.O.
Box 40874,
Nairobi, Kenya
ABSTRACT
In the late 1980s the Software Engineering Institute published the
Capability Maturity Model (CMM) for Software.
We have successfully
used the CMM framework to guide the transfer of software development
and quality assurance process capabilities to the Microcomputer
Information Systems Department in the Ministry of Finance, Government
of Kenya.
In this paper we describe a three pronged technology transfer
program integrating instruction, standards development, and guided
practice which used the CMM to help identify where improvements were
needed.
We also present the results of a case study in which a software
development life cycle was strictly applied, documentation ...
Pages: 14
Size: 1,546 kb
Paper DOI: 10.2495/SQM940171
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