[GKD] POWERING ICT: An Energy Solutions Toolkit for ICT Projects
Dear GKD Members, I am pleased to announce that the Energy Solutions Toolkit for ICT Projects is now accessible through the DOT-COM Alliance web site. This toolkit has been developed in collaboration with Winrock by the dot-ORG program, implemented by the Academy for Educational Development (AED), under funding from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). The toolkit is designed to help ICT program managers, decision-makers and entrepreneurs select the most cost-effective mix of ICT and energy systems for projects in off-grid and poorly electrified areas. The toolkit is still a prototype and we are looking forward to receiving your feedback will help ensure that the toolkit is able to effectively provide clear, accessible tools and information. If you would like to help us improve the toolkit, we kindly request that you review the prototype and fill out the online feedback survey by July 30, 2005. You can access the toolkit at: http://www.dot-com-alliance.org/Toolkit.htm. On this page, you will find 1) a short presentation about the toolkit; 2) a link to the toolkit itself; 3) a link to the survey form to send us your feedback. Feel free to forward this information to colleagues who might have an interest in the toolkit. I look forward to the feedback and will be working on revisions in August. Best regards, Barbara Fillip, Ph.D. Communication Specialist DOT-COM Alliance http://www.dot-com-alliance.org (202) 884-8003 ***GKD is solely supported by EDC, a Non-Profit Organization*** 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] DOT-COMments eNewsletter - Special Issue on Gender Perspectives
DOT-COMments eNewsletter - May 2005 (Issue 11) The May 2005 issue of the DOT-COMments newsletter is now on the DOT-COM Alliance web site. This issue focuses on Gender. The full newsletter can be accessed online at: http://www.dot-com-alliance.org/newsletter/index.php Forward articles to your friends and colleagues, let us know what you think of the articles, search for articles by country or type of activity, or explore the rest of the DOT-COM Alliance site. Here is a list of articles in the May 2005 issue: 1. Editorial: A Gender Perspective What has the DOT-COM Alliance done to address these issues and ensure women's ability to take advantage of IT opportunities? The articles in this May 2005 issue of the DOT-COMments eNewsletter provide some answers to this question. http://www.dot-com-alliance.org/newsletter/article.php?article_id=120 2. Women and ICT Policy Focusing efforts into increasing women's participation in policy, regulatory and advocacy issues is an effective and powerful way to achieve competitive and fair levels in the ICT sector. This has the potential to increase the role of women in community decision making, where they can influence policy issues at any government level. With increased participation, women can then ensure that gender issues are taken into account in ICT resource planning and administration. http://www.dot-com-alliance.org/newsletter/article.php?article_id=122 3. Gender Strategies in dot-ORG Projects What do dot-ORG projects in Mali, Brazil, Macedonia and Uganda have in common beyond the fact that they all involve the provision of some form of information technology? They have all designed strategies that take gender into account, strategies that ensure that women have the same opportunities as men to access and utilize information technology. http://www.dot-com-alliance.org/newsletter/article.php?article_id=121 4. Marching for Gender Equity in Peru High in the Peruvian Andes a grassroots movement supporting gender equity has taken hold. Led by a group of primary school students and their teachers, the community of Cerro de Pasco is taking a closer look at the implications of equal treatment and rights for men and women in the public and private spheres. http://www.dot-com-alliance.org/newsletter/article.php?article_id=119 The DOT-COM Alliance is funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID): (GDG-A-00-01-9-00, dot-GOV; GDG-A-00-01-00014-00, dot-ORG; GDG-A-00-01-00011-00, dot-EDU). You can subscribe to the newsletter through the DOT-COM Alliance web site or email me directly to be added to our mailing list. Best regards, Barbara Fillip [EMAIL PROTECTED] Information and Dissemination Coordinator DOT-COM Alliance http://www.dot-com-alliance.org ***GKD is solely supported by EDC, a Non-Profit Organization*** 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-DOTCOM] RFI: Survey Instrument for ICT Needs Analysis of
LGs Sender: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Precedence: bulk Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] On 5/23/05, Vesper Owei [EMAIL PROTECTED] asked: Does anyone have or know of a survey instrument, (e.g., a questionnaire), that can be used to elicit information from the LGs on their ICT needs. The closest I have seen is a report on an assessment study done in Ethiopia: http://www.uneca.org/codi/Documents/WORD/Woreda%20Study.doc The methodology for collecting data isn't addressed in depth in the short report mentioned above. There is a little more information in a Presentation at: http://www.idrc.ca/uploads/user-S/10908775261ICT_PENETRATION_AND_USAGE_IN_E THIOPIA-Dr._Assefa.ppt Best regards, Barbara Fillip This DOT-COM Discussion is funded by the dot-ORG USAID Cooperative Agreement, and hosted by GKD. http://www.dot-com-alliance.org provides more information. 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 For past messages, see: http://www.dot-com-alliance.org/archive.html
[GKD-DOTCOM] Use of GIS to Support Local Administration of Municipalities
Dear GKD List Members, Earlier this year, USAID organized a workshop on Decentralization and Local Governance in the Asia and Near East Region. The workshop took place in Cairo, Egypt. You can find out more on the workshop's web site http://www.localgovernance.org. I was lucky enough to be attending the workshop and to present in a panel on IT and the Media. One of my co-panelists made a presentation on a very interesting project in Lebanon where ICT is being used to support local administration at the level of municipalities. Link to the Presentation: http://www.localgovernance.org/binderdocs/pres_freij.pdf One element of this project in Lebanon, which is also present in one of our dot-ORG projects in Central America is the use of GIS (Geographic Information System) to assist local planning and track all cadastral, financial and administrative data related to the community. The Geographic Information System (GIS) dramatically increases the accuracy of information utilized in municipal operations and planning through computerized 'mapping' of more than seventy layers of physical, financial, and personal data. Electronically linked to administrative and financial databases, the system provides a wealth of information that will be used in the planning, inspection, audit, assessment, and collection processes. The GIS is a powerful tool that can be used by municipal councils in assessing the needs of the community, and in identifying, implementing, and sustaining economic development projects related to tourism, industry, agriculture, and other sectors. Importantly, use of the GIS will enable decision-makers to promote transparency and accountability in the appraisal and collection of taxes and fees, ensuring that, for example, outdoor advertising licenses and construction permits are issued appropriately. From the SUNY / CLD web site: http://www.suny-cld.edu.lb/ui/systems.aspx I was wondering if there were other examples of successful use of GIS for local government? Actually, as I wrote the last sentence, I decided to do a little web search and came upon what looks like a goldmine: Lessons that can be learned from using GIS in LGUs in developing countries (part of a larger student thesis): http://www.gisdevelopment.net/thesis/thesis1/less4.htm Best regards, Barbara Fillip Barbara Fillip, Ph.D. Communication Specialist DOT-COM Alliance http://www.dot-com-alliance.org (202) 884-8003 This DOT-COM Discussion is funded by the dot-ORG USAID Cooperative Agreement, and hosted by GKD. http://www.dot-com-alliance.org provides more information. 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 For past messages, see: http://www.dot-com-alliance.org/archive.html
Re: [GKD] RFI: ICT Demand Patterns in Africa
Hi Peter, On the DOT-COM Alliance site, you will find a recent assessment report for the Community Learning and Information Centers (CLICs) in Mali. This is a USAID-funded project implemented by dot-ORG which includes 13 CLICs. The report includes some interesting data about demand in the shape of the revenue share of specific services. The report does look at the issue from the point of view of the access providers and in the context of the access providers' efforts to supply services that are in demand and that can help them become sustainable. I hope it helps in some way! See: http://www.dot-com-alliance.org/resourceptrdb/uploads/partnerfile/upload/27 6/mali_MnE.pdf Best, Barbara Fillip, Ph.D. Communication Specialist DOT-COM Alliance http://www.dot-com-alliance.org (202) 884-8003 On 4/18/2005, Peter Baldwin wrote: ...The reason for this posting is to request information on examples anywhere in Africa of sustainable and potentially scalable applications of ICT in the realm of local governance, education, health care, mobile banking, or private enterprise. I am preparing a report for infoDev which will examine up to five case studies in order to assess demand patterns for ICT in as-yet-unserved areas. This report will focus not so much on access providers as what people and companies are doing with that access. If you know of examples in any of these areas that you think provide particularly insightful information, please share them! ***GKD is solely supported by EDC, a Non-Profit Organization*** 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-DOTCOM] Can Technology and a Business Approach Make Globalization Work for the Poor?
Dear GKD List Members, By business approach do we mean an approach that relies on market mechanisms? Have we failed to see that the poor represent an important market? For example, it's generally accepted that the private sector will only go so far in deploying IT infrastructure because some areas are simply not profitable (hard to reach areas, areas where the people's purchasing power is minimal). To address this problem various solutions have been developed, in particular involving government policies that provide incentives for the private sector to go where it would otherwise not go. Should we revisit this consensus and ask ourselves how the private sector decides to invest or not invest in a particular area? Are those decisions based on false assumptions regarding the purchasing power of the poor? Or are we talking about small, local entrepreneurs taking advantage of their knowledge of local markets? A couple of related resources of interest: Can ICTs help the urban poor access information and knowledge to support their livelihoods? http://www.unhabitat.org/programmes/ifup/conf/Theo-Schilderman.PDF Making Knowledge Networks work for the poor http://www.itdg.org/html/icts/knowledge.htm Barbara Fillip, Ph.D. Information and Dissemination Coordinator DOT-COM Alliance http://www.dot-com-alliance.org (202) 884-8003 This DOT-COM Discussion is funded by USAID's dot-ORG Cooperative Agreement with AED, in partnership with World Resources Institute's Digital Dividend Project, and hosted by GKD. http://www.dot-com-alliance.org and http://www.digitaldividend.org provide more information. 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.dot-com-alliance.org/archive.html
[GKD] DOT-COMments eNewsletter - Fall 2004
). This support has included working with the NEC to create and maintain a national voter database, print fraud- resistant voter registration cards, network regional Commission offices, and pilot hand-held computers to collect and validate voter registration information. This article focuses on the field testing of the hand-held computers for voter registration. http://www.dot-com-alliance.org/newsletter/article.php?article_id=13 + 09. Macedonia Takes Initiative with New e-Government Strategy + A workshop to refine the e-government strategy of the Government of Macedonia was convened in March 2004. The workshop, sponsored by the USAID/Macedonia in cooperation with the Macedonian Commission for Information Technology (CIT) and the Ministry of Innovation and Technology of the Government of Italy (I-MIT), took place on 15-16 March 2004 in Skopje, Macedonia. http://www.dot-com-alliance.org/newsletter/article.php?article_id=20 + 10. Helping Small Thai Businesses Make the Most of the Internet for e-Commerce + A seminar on e-Commerce solutions for Thai SMEs was convened in Bangkok, Thailand in June 2004. The objective of the seminar was to impart practical skills and to share lessons learned from successful companies that faced challenges similar to those faced by Thai SMEs. http://www.dot-com-alliance.org/newsletter/article.php?article_id=16 + 11. Mali - CLIC Regional Training to Build on Sustainability Efforts + In order to strengthen the network of Community Learning and Information Centers (CLICs), regional training has taken place to ensure that the CLIC managers and staff have the necessary tools to collect and analyze data that will enhance sustainability. http://www.dot-com-alliance.org/newsletter/article.php?article_id=19 + 12. Women's Literacy and Technology in Vanga - A New World of Opportunities + Women in the community of Vanga, in the Bandundu province of the Democratic Republic of Congo are coming to the Community Resource Learning Center to enhance their literacy skills and learn how to use the Internet with the help of a local trainer and ICT champion, Marie-Jeanne wa Musiti. http://www.dot-com-alliance.org/newsletter/article.php?article_id=17 + 13. Pre-School Education Prevails in Honduras + Preschool age children have the chance to learn in their communities through Interactive Radio Instruction (IRI) http://www.dot-com-alliance.org/newsletter/article.php?article_id=18 + 14. Using ICTs to Develop Educational Materials for Rural Tribal Classrooms in India + In selected areas of India's Jharkhand state, dot-ORG has begun implementing a pilot project to explore the use of digital ICTs, such as computers and digital cameras to promote culturally relevant educational content in the local language. Project Manager, Kelly Morphy headed to Jharkhand in August along with local consultant Aich Paramita Choudhury to meet with prospective project partners, visit schools and meet with teachers and other education leaders to begin project implementation plan. http://www.dot-com-alliance.org/newsletter/article.php?article_id=22 + 15. Launching into Action - Interactive Radio Instruction in India + The dot-EDU T4 India project and the State government of Karnataka added to India's Independence Day celebrations with the launch of the Interactive Radio Instruction (IRI) series Chukke Chinna (choo-kee chin-na), on August 16, 2004 in Bangalore. http://www.dot-com-alliance.org/newsletter/article.php?article_id=23 In addition, I would like to encourage you to explore our remodeled web site and try out our new search tools. Start at http://www.dot-com-alliance.org and search by region, sector, or by type of intervention. The DOT-COM Alliance is funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID): (GDG-A-00-01-9-00, dot-GOV; GDG-A-00-01-00014-00, dot-ORG; GDG-A-00-01-00011-00, dot-EDU). Best regards, Barbara Fillip [EMAIL PROTECTED] Information and Dissemination Coordinator DOT-COM Alliance http://www.dot-com-alliance.org ***GKD is solely supported by EDC, a Non-Profit Organization*** 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] Reminder: Cyber-Security in Dev. Environments
Dear GKD Members, This is a reminder that the DOT-COM / InterAction Speaker Series event on Cyber-Security Issues in Developing Country Environments will occur tomorrow afternoon. Address and contact details are below: Event: DOT-COM / InterAction Speaker Series Topic: Cyber-Security Issues in Developing Country Environments Date: September 16, 2004 (Thursday) Time: 4:00-5:30 pm Location: Academy for Educational Development (AED), 1825 Connecticut Avenue, Washington, D.C., NW RSVP: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more information: http://www.dot-com-alliance.org/events/cybersecurity.htm For those who missed it the first time, here is a brief summary of the themes to be discussed at this event: On the edges of the expanding wave of Internet connectivity, digital technologies offer tremendous opportunities for stimulating economic growth and human development. The technologies, however, often extend beyond the reach of existing regulatory regimes and current technological safeguards, making international development environments increasingly the scenes of cyber-crime. Creation of viruses, electronic snooping, server hijacking to relay pornography, and fraud are only some of the current challenges affecting those working to extend the benefits of new media. Cyber-security measures taken in response to these trends, however, may be misused to curtail privacy, freedom of expression or other democratic values. Development agencies and governments increasingly find themselves at the intersection of these trends. How may they respond to the challenges in ways that help the benefits of new media grow, without compromising individual freedoms? As governments, businesses, and private citizens struggle to balance security concerns with the unparalleled opportunities that digital technologies offer, it is vitally important to be actively engaged in the policy debates - both to learn what works and to help define the balance between security and privacy. Speakers - * Cyber-security and developing countries - an overview by Jim X. Dempsey, Executive Director, Center for Democracy and Technology (CDT) * Cyber-security and economic growth - private sector perspective by Jody Westby, President, the Work-it Group * Cyber-security and the need for legal infrastructures by Richard Downing, Senior Counsel, Computer Crime and Intellectual property section, U.S. Department of Justice. * The context for cyber-security and international development by Jonathan Metzger, ANE Internet Development Adviser, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) A QA session and a reception will follow the presentations. ***GKD is solely supported by EDC, a Non-Profit Organization*** 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] ANN: Cyber-Security Issues in Int'l Development Environments
DOT-COM/InterAction Speaker Series: Cyber-Security Issues in International Development Environments September 16, 2004 4- 6pm Academy Hall, AED Conference Center 1825 Connecticut Ave, NW 8th floor, Washington, DC This event is open to the public - On the edges of the expanding wave of Internet connectivity, digital technologies offer tremendous opportunities for stimulating economic growth and human development. The technologies, however, often extend beyond the reach of existing regulatory regimes and current technological safeguards, making international development environments increasingly the scenes of cyber-crime. Creation of viruses, electronic snooping, server hijacking to relay pornography, and fraud are only some of the current challenges affecting those working to extend the benefits of new media. Cyber-security measures taken in response to these trends, however, may be misused to curtail privacy, freedom of expression or other democratic values. Development agencies and governments increasingly find themselves at the intersection of these trends. How may they respond to the challenges in ways that help the benefits of new media grow, without compromising individual freedoms? As governments, businesses, and private citizens struggle to balance security concerns with the unparalleled opportunities that digital technologies offer, it is vitally important to be actively engaged in the policy debates - both to learn what works and to help define the balance between security and privacy. Speakers - * Cyber-security and developing countries - an overview by Jim X. Dempsey, Executive Director, Center for Democracy and Technology (CDT) * Cyber-security and economic growth - private sector perspective by Jody Westby, President, the Work-it Group * Cyber-security and the need for legal infrastructures by Richard Downing, Senior Counsel, Computer Crime and Intellectual property section, U.S. Department of Justice. * The context for cyber-security and international development by Jonathan Metzger, ANE Internet Development Adviser, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) A QA session and a reception will follow the presentations. Post-Event Discussion on Global Knowledge Discussion List Following the DOT-COM/InterAction Speaker Series: Cyber-Security Issues in International Development Environments on September 16, DOT-COM and InterAction are hosting a month long follow-up discussion on GKD, starting September 20th, examining current examples of how cyber-security is impacting international development, economic growth, government services, and private citizens. The discussion will share current experiences of policy responses and challenges faced in developing countries. For more information on how to join this discussion, please visit http://www.dot-com-alliance.org/discussiongroup.htm DOT-COM/InterAction ICT Speaker Series Background - The DOT-COM/InterAction ICT Speaker Series, funded by USAID (DOT-COM) and the Markle Foundation (InterAction ICT Working Group), is intended to explore ways in which Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) impact development efforts. The main goals of the speaker series include sharing information about innovative and effective uses of technology in development efforts, building a community around a broad spectrum of information technology interests, and exploring gaps and challenges to effective implementation and use of technologies in development. For More Information -- Barbara Fillip, DOT-COM Alliance Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel: +1 202 884-8003 Brian King, ICT Working Group Manager, InterAction Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel: +1 202 667 8227 ***GKD is solely supported by EDC, a Non-Profit Organization*** 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] ANN: ICT4D Training Materials Available Online
Dear Friends and Colleagues, The self-paced training modules on ICT4D that I have developed over the past few years of teaching ICT4D online are now posted on my website. Feel free to send me comments and to use the materials for educational and nonprofit uses. If anyone intends on using the materials, updating, adapting and otherwise transforming them, I would love to hear about it. The materials were developed using Eclass.building 2.5 http://www.eclass.net. General Entry to the site: http://www.knowledgefordevelopment.com Direct link to the materials: http://www.knowledgefordevelopment.com/ICT4D03SP/index.htm Here is a list of modules: 1. What is ICT4D? 2. What is the Digital Divide? 3. Addressing the Digital Divide 4. ICTs and Learning 5. ICTs for Better Health 6. ICTs and Agriculture 7. eCommerce 8. eGovernance 9. Telecenters 10. Knowledge Networking If there are any questions, don't hesitate to contact me. Barbara Fillip, Ph.D. President Knowledge for Development, LLC http://www.knowledgefordevelopment.com ***GKD is solely supported by EDC, a Non-Profit Organization*** 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-DOTCOM] What Are the 'Right' Resources to Foster Professional Development?
specialists to support a pilot project that makes use of a sophisticated technology, but impossible to find the 1000 technical specialists that would be needed should the pilot be scaled up... In this hypothetical case, the scaling up would require training 1000 of these technical specialists or finding another approach than that used in the pilot project. Barbara Fillip Knowledge for Development, LLC http://www.knowledgefordevelopment.com This DOT-COM Discussion is funded by the dot-ORG USAID Cooperative Agreement, and hosted by GKD. http://www.dot-com-alliance.org provides more information. 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 For the GKD database, with past messages: http://www.GKDknowledge.org
[GKD] ANN: ICT for Development Online Course
Hello Everyone, This is a quick reminder that the upcoming English session of ICT4D (Information and Communication Technologies for Development) will start February 2nd. There are a few places left at this time. ICT4D is an online course that brings together people from around the world to learn and share experiences and knowledge around Information and Communication Technologies for Development. This session will have a special theme: Mainstreaming ICTs in Development projects to contribute to the Millennium Development Goals. Participants already registered for the upcoming session will be participating from the following countries: Ethiopia, India, Tanzania, Philippines, US, Peru, Ghana, Syria, Iran, Kenya, Congo, Bangladesh, UK, Uganda, Thailand... and I may be missing a couple more Please check out the details on the Knowledge for Development website at http://www.knowledgefordevelopment.com/Teaching/ICTen/ictsen.htm or email me for details at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Also of interest: 1. The CD-ROM available for self-paced training http://www.knowledgefordevelopment.com/Teaching/ICTen/CD/CD.htm 2. The second Spanish session of the course, scheduled for April-July 2004. http://www.knowledgefordevelopment.com/Teaching/ICTsp/ictssp.htm Warm regards, Barbara Fillip Knowledge for Development, LLC http://www.knowledgefordevelopment.com [EMAIL PROTECTED] ***GKD is solely supported by EDC, a Non-Profit Organization*** 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] Online Course: ICTs for Developing Countries
Hello all, This is a reminder that registration is now open for the ICTs for Developing Countries course offered online through the USDA Graduate School. The course starts April 14 and runs for 12 weeks. It is delivered through a combination of CD-ROM for the course materials and email discussion list (a Yahoo group). Tuition is US$295. You can find out much more on the web site of Knowledge for Development at http://www.knowledgefordevelopment.com I am the course instructor for this English version of the course. A Spanish version of the course is also available for the first time. The Spanish version is being taught by Mila Gasco. Please note that the scholarship application process for the upcoming session is now closed (both for the Spanish and English versions of the course) and no further applications will be accepted for that session. You will also find a free tutorial on Learning to learn online on the web site of Knowledge for Development. If you have questions, feel free to contact me at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Best regards, Barbara Fillip, PH.D. President, Knowledge for Development, LLC http://www.knowledgefordevelopment.com ***GKD is solely supported by EDC, a Non-Profit Organization*** 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] ICTs for Development: Course Announcement
COURSE TITLE: Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) for Developing Countries Sender: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Precedence: bulk Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] INSTRUCTOR: Barbara Fillip, Ph.D. Independent Consultant, Researcher, Instructor http://www.knowledgefordevelopment.com INSTITUTION United States Department of Agriculture - Graduate School, aka USDA Graduate School. Evening and Weekend Program - E-learning. For more information about the USDA Graduate School, see the school's web site at http://grad.usda.gov Note: the USDA Graduate School has nothing to do with agriculture except its institutional origins. COURSE DURATION AND SCHEDULE 12 weeks: September 14-December 14, 2002 This will be the fourth online session of the course. COURSE OBJECTIVES The course is meant to give participants: 1. A clear conceptual framework for addressing issues related to the use of ICTs for sustainable development purposes and the identification of key issues and relevant concepts; 2. Specific examples of ongoing activities in developing countries that involve the use of ICTs for development purposes, covering fields such as education, health, e-commerce, agriculture and e-governance; 3. A broad picture of ongoing programs and activities undertaken or supported by bilateral and multilateral agencies as well as the private sector and non-governmental organizations. DELIVERY MODE The course is delivered through a combination of CD-ROM and email-based discussion list. All communications are email-based. Course materials are provided on a CD-ROM. Participants are not required to have access to the web to enroll. However, participants need a reliable email account. For additional information regarding computer requirements, see the syllabus at http://knowledgefordevelopment.com/Syllabus.html. CERTIFICATE While the USDA Graduate School does not grant degrees and this particular course does not belong to any certificate program, participants who do complete all the requirements to receive a grade will be given a certificate of completion for the course. BEFORE REGISTERING 1. Read the syllabus The syllabus has been posted on the instructor's web site at http://www.knowledgefordevelopment.com/Syllabus.html If you do not have access to the web, request a copy of the syllabus by sending an email to the instructor at [EMAIL PROTECTED]. 2. Is this course for you? * Look at the self-assessment questions to find out. The questions can be found at http://www.knowledgefordevelopment.com/SelfAssessment.html * Check the sample course materials posted on the instructor's web site at http://www.knowledgefordevelopment.com/Samplematerials.html REGISTRATION Each session is limited to 30 participants. The USDA Graduate School is providing 10 tuition-exempt places for participants in developing countries. Additional information to apply for these places can be found in the syllabus. The application process for the tuition-exempt places started JULY 1, 2002. As a result of high demand, the application process is becoming increasingly competitive. If you are interested in applying, please do not delay. Tuition: US$269 Registration online starts AUGUST 12, 2002. Go to http://www.grad.usda.gov Follow instructions to register online. The course code is PUAP2270. More detailed instructions can be found in the syllabus. Best regards, Barbara Fillip ***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] Online Course: ICT for Developing Countries
COURSE TITLE Information and Communication Technologies for Developing Countries INSTITUTION United States Department of Agriculture's Graduate School, aka USDA Graduate School. Evening and Weekend Program - E-learning Note: the USDA Graduate School has nothing to do with agriculture except its institutional origins. COURSE DURATION AND SCHEDULE 10 weeks: April 15 to June 24, 2002 This will be the third online session of the course. COURSE OBJECTIVES The course is meant to give participants: 1. A clear conceptual framework for addressing issues related to the use of ICTs for sustainable development purposes and the identification of key issues and relevant concepts; 2. Specific examples of ongoing activities in developing countries that involve the use of ICTs for development purposes, covering fields such as education, health, e-commerce, agriculture and e-governance; 3. A broad picture of ongoing programs and activities undertaken or supported by bilateral and multilateral agencies as well as the private sector and non-governmental organizations. DELIVERY MODE The course is delivered in asynchronous mode. All communications are email-based. Course materials are provided on a course web site (using Blackboard as a platform) and on a CD-ROM. Therefore, you do not need access to the web to participate. If you have no (or limited) access to the web, you need an email address that can handle a significant volume of messages and a CD-ROM drive on your computer. BEFORE REGISTERING 1. Read the syllabus The syllabus has been posted on a demonstration site. Go to http://www.blackboard.com/courses/100867 Enter the site through the guest access button. You will find the syllabus in the course information area. If you encounter difficulties accessing the site or the syllabus, request a copy of the syllabus by sending an email to the instructor at [EMAIL PROTECTED] 2. Is this course for you? Take a quiz to find out. Go to http://www.blackboard.com/courses/100867. Enter the site through the guest access button. Follow the link in the announcements to take the quiz. REGISTRATION Tuition: US$269 (US$15 discount will apply if you register early) Online registration starts March 4th, 2002 through the USDA Graduate School web site. Go to http://www.grad.usda.gov Follow instructions to register online. The course code is PUAP2270. The USDA Graduate School is providing 10 tuition-exempt places for participants in developing countries. Additional information to apply for these places can be found in the syllabus. There is a simple application form to be filled and returned to the instructor by March 13, 2002. CONTACT Barbara Fillip, Ph.D. Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web site: http://members.bellatlantic.net/~vze2mjvc ***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] ICTs for Developing Countries: Course Report
Hello all: I've mentioned my course on Information and Communication Technologies for Developing Countries on this list in the past. The first online session of the course ended on June 25th. Some members of this list were participants in the class. I'm now starting to prepare for the next session that will be offered in September and I've written up some notes to myself as an informal assessment or review of what happened in this past session of the course, what went well, what I will do differently next time. Anyone interested in the notes (it's a rather long and unpolished document of 30 pages) is welcome to email me asking for the document. It was quite a learning experience and I look forward to the next session. Barbara Fillip, Ph.D. Researcher/Consultant NEW SITE http://members.bellatlantic.net/~vze2mjvc ***GKD is an initiative of the Global Knowledge Partnership*** 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.globalknowledge.org
[GKD] Online Course: ICTs for Developing Countries
ONLINE COURSE ANNOUNCEMENT As a follow up to my message in December regarding the development of the online version of my course on Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) for Developing Countries, I am happy to announce that the upcoming online Spring 2001 session of the course is now open for registration. COURSE TITLE: Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) for Developing Countries: Bridging the Digital Divide OFFERED THROUGH: USDA Graduate School (http://grad.usda.gov) START DATE: April 16, 2001 END DATE: June 25, 2001 COURSE CODE: PUAP2270E-W01 TUITION: US$250 DEMO SITE I have set up a demo site using the free version of Blackboard and you're welcome to visit. Go to http://www.blackboard.com/courses/100867 and log in as a guest. You'll find the tentative syllabus and some other documents on the demo site that will give you an idea of what a Blackboard course site looks like and what the course is about. The real Course Site for the April-June Session will use the latest version of Blackboard (5.0) and has more advanced features. Technical requirements are detailed in the tentative syllabus posted within the "Course Information" area of the demo site. TO REGISTER You will also find a link on the demo site to register through the USDA Graduate School's web site. You can register online or print the registration form to register by mail. It's also possible to register by phone, and fax (see Registration information at http://grad.usda.gov for more details about all the options). Enrollment will be limited to 25 participants and registration is done on a first-come first serve basis. I look forward to any feedback about the demo site. Do not hesitate to contact me for any additional information. Feel free to redistribute this message to anyone who might be interested. Best regards, Barbara Fillip, Ph.D. Researcher/Consultant (703) 521-6462 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://homestead.juno.com/bfillip/index.html ***GKD is an initiative of the Global Knowledge Partnership*** 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.globalknowledge.org
