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13.07.2007 Policy-Makers and the Role of Communication for Development 2005-06 is a follow-up to a study conducted in 1994 for the World Bank. The purpose is to assess changes in the perception of policy- and decision-makers in multi- and bilateral aid agencies, governments, and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and further addresses the changes in human and material resources committed to this sector.

12.07.2007 APDIP (Asia-Pacific Development Information Programme) has released its second e-Note on information and communications technology (ICT) skill development in the Asia-Pacific region. The first in the series examined the gaps between demand and supply of ICT skills, this e-Note focuses on what could be done to bridge the identified gaps at national and regional levels.

09.07.2007 A new website, www.ShareIdeas.org, an online gathering place for sharing information and ideas on how mobile communication is being used to create positive social change, has been launched. An online community and a wiki, it has been created with support from Nokia and Vodafone.

06.07.2007 The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS), India, has opened up online admissions for Indian students from 2007 to facilitate the learners in directly accessing NIOS.

05.07.2007 Leading developer of advanced wireless technologies, QUALCOMM’s Wireless Reach Initiative will fulfill the medical and educational needs of communities in southern Thailand. Plans include wireless connectivity to hospitals and telecentres in public libraries.

04.07.2007 OneWorld South Asia is a media partner for eINDIA2007 ICT4D event, organised by the Centre for Science, Development and Media Studies (CSDMS) from July 30 - August 03 in New Delhi, India. The event is a platform that plans to showcase ICT for development.

04.07.2007 EU Tube – the European Commission’s channel on YouTube will bring its policies and social actions to citizens through audio-visual content. This project will particularly focus on common concerns such as climate change, energy or immigration.