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19.08.2003 From 20 August to 29 September CTA, the Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation, is convening an e-discussion on the significance and impact of ICTs in the changing paradigms in agricultural extension. To join or view the discussion, visit this Dgroups site.

12.08.2003 The Youth Creating Digital Opportunities is looking for volunteers to translate different sections of its WSIS Youth Caucus Website to make it more accessible in multiple languages. If you are fluent in English or Portuguese and at least one other language (including French, Spanish, German, Italian, Arabic etc.) please contact: lncholerton@yahoo.co.ukor diogo@protagonismojuvenil.org.br.

11.08.2003 If you manage or are connected in any way with an e-government application in the public administration of your country, then you can submit its description for an "E-government Case Studies Compendium". The Division for Public Administration and Development Management of the United Nations Online Network in Public Administration and Finance is building this compendium.

11.08.2003 Gamos and Big World invite you to compete for a digital video camera, plus accessories, to enhance your information and communication for development. They aim to identify new partners to expand a growing network of South-based partners, and provide an opportunity to enhance and strengthen your development work. Closing date: October 30 2003

11.08.2003 This is the last week for sending nominations for the APC Betinho Communications Prize for 2003. The prize this year will be offered in recognition of up to three outstanding examples of ICT efforts that are improving the lives of people and communities in Latin America and the Caribbean. Deadline for nominations is 15 August.

31.07.2003 Nominations have been invited for eminent experts from UN member states, to be part of a panel that will propose the best achievements in e-content products. A showcase event on best contents from around the world will be held on 10 December 2003 in Geneva in the framework of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS). More details (PDF document)

31.07.2003 E-Democracy.org, the world's first election-oriented Website, is working to increase public use and awareness of reliable, high-quality election information resources in the 2004 US elections. This is your chance to help build a comprehensive directory of the best election resources based on the citizen perspective. You can also volunteer your skills for the Website.

29.07.2003 OneWorld uses new technologies - everything from the Internet to mobile phones - to make people's voices heard. You can now become part of OneWorld's mission by donating online and helping it promote human rights and sustainable development.

29.07.2003 Two NGOs in Uganda and Kenya that work on women's human rights are looking for socially minded Web designers as volunteers to help them get their Websites going. If you can help these groups, please contact Janet Walsh of the Women's Rights Division of Human Rights Watch at walshj@hrw.org, and she will put you in touch with them.

29.07.2003 A new discussion list launched for the 'Africa Civil Society Caucus Group' of the World Summit for Information Society aims to discuss and prepare inputs for WSIS. Join the list and help set the agenda for the future of the African information society.