[GKD] Youth Network on ICTs and Digital Opportunities
Youth Network on ICTs and Digital Opportunities http://ict.takingitglobal.org Young people can and are harnessing the power of information and communications technologies (ICTs) to assure opportunity, empowerment, and inclusion for all. The Youth, ICTs and Digital Opportunities portal was launched on 1 February 2002 to enable young people from around the world to share their experiences on how ICTs can further development. The site features news, people, events, organizations and online discussions about closing the digital divide. Through these interactive features, it aims to foster a global network of young social entrepreneurs on the cutting edge of applying old and new communication technologies to confront the challenges of sustainable development. Become a member! * Share stories on how youth are involved in providing access to infrastructure (e.g. telecentres; radio stations; providing cell phone service to rural villages). * Tell everyone about how young people are developing and sharing locally relevant content on sustainable development through websites, radio programs, and more! * Provide tips on how youth can improve their skills as ICT trainers! * Highlight opportunities for young people to become involved in national and international ICT policy discussions! The Youth, ICTs and Digital Opportunities portal has been developed by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) and TakingITGlobal (TIG) in collaboration with the Global Knowledge Partnership (GKP). Sincerely, Terri Willard Project Manager, Knowledge Communications International Institute for Sustainable Development [EMAIL PROTECTED] ***GKD is solely supported by EDC, an NGO that is a GKP member*** To post a message, send it to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To subscribe or unsubscribe, send a message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]. In the 1st line of the message type: subscribe gkd OR type: unsubscribe gkd Archives of previous GKD messages can be found at: http://www.edc.org/GLG/gkd/
[GKD] CONF: Communications Africa 2002 Postponed
Dear GKD Members, This is to notify you that the new dates of Communications Africa 2002 Role of the Private Sector in Africa's Digital Inclusion which is postponed due to the clashing of the sudden notified OAU (AU) ministerial summit, the New dates will be from April 15-17 2002, However all other schedules remain unchanged. Apologizing for any inconvenience made, We hope to see you in April. Sincerely Yours, Alula G.Michael Head, Event Coordinator Global Trade Networks Tel 251-1-534897 Fax 251-1-513681 www.globaltradenetworks.org ***GKD is solely supported by EDC, an NGO that is a GKP member*** To post a message, send it to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To subscribe or unsubscribe, send a message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]. In the 1st line of the message type: subscribe gkd OR type: unsubscribe gkd Archives of previous GKD messages can be found at: http://www.edc.org/GLG/gkd/
Re: [GKD] Integrating Western and Traditional Information Systems
In response to the fascinating thread as below: Stuart Hawthorne wrote: The literature covering the implemention of Western designed information systems in developing countries frequently attests to the difficulty of matching the world view of the local community with the way knowledge is represented in the system. This difficulty arises because the local perspective is, or is historically derived from, a community-centered approach to information sharing. It is holistic and essentially deductive. This contrasts with the inductive, segmented nature of Western information systems. While there is much descriptive comment on the problems this mismatch causes, little attention has been given to identifying the operational differences at the analytical level John Lawrence wrote: Particularly interesting is the effort to understand the differences in perceptual organization, and therefore knowledge 'management' at the most fundamental levels. Can I ask, have you considered the implications for possible education system applications, and e-learning approaches? The School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London is running an MA and PhD research programme on the Anthropology of Media, aimed at precisely these sorts of issues. I am enrolled on this programm for entry 2003, and having read the course materials I can vouch for its relevance. http://www2.soas.ac.uk/AnthSoc/MACourses/maanthmed.html A programme I have no direct experience of but one that seems very interesting is one at the Institute of Learning Technologies, Columbia University. They seem to be doing in-depth research on the implications of ICT for education. As an educator (Well a TEFL teacher at least) and someone in this discussion, I can say that the integration of these two areas of inquiry in a field setting is probably key to development as capacity building. http://www.ilt.columbia.edu/about/index.html Does anyone know of any programmes or institutions similar to these two? Perhaps we should start a training and resources links site for our particular field of interest, do any already exist? Daniel Taghioff ***GKD is solely supported by EDC, an NGO that is a GKP member*** To post a message, send it to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To subscribe or unsubscribe, send a message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]. In the 1st line of the message type: subscribe gkd OR type: unsubscribe gkd Archives of previous GKD messages can be found at: http://www.edc.org/GLG/gkd/
