29.10.2004
The revamped African ICT Policy Monitor website aims to strengthen the voice of civil society organizations in Africa in ICT policy making. An online repository of resources will enable NGOs to lobby for pro-poor ICT policy.
28.10.2004
Six African organisations demonstrating the innovative use of handheld devices in development have bagged 35 such devices each as prize of a competition hosted by bridges.org recently. The handheld devices will now be used in grassroots development projects.
26.10.2004
Participants at the Global Knowledge Partnership's South Asian Regional Meeting agreed that ICTs can empower people themselves to be economically sustainable.
13.10.2004
Global Knowledge Partnership invites articles for the November issue of its newsletter focusing on ICT for development issues in the Oceania region. Features can be sent to
ashley@gkps.org.myby 20 October 2004.
09.10.2004
Dubai Municipality and the UN Habitat have selected IT4Youth, an initiative to impart IT skills to Palestinian youth, as the recipient of the US$30,000 prize for being the best practice program". IT4Youth since its inception has made an impact on over 5,000 youth over the last four years.
08.10.2004
Afghanistan and UNDP have recently announced a two-year partnership to undertake activities for capacity building for improving public services using information technology. This will also facilitate citizens access to ICTs.
Making calls over net technology is changing the face of phones. New technology to make voice calls over broadband has hit UK High Streets with the launch of Freetalk in Dixons, Currys, The Link and PC World.
Networked Intelligence for Development is a Toronto based network of independent consultants and trainers specializing in new media, information and communication technologies (ICTs), the creative industries and international development. Our consultants have held senior positions in multilateral organizations, governmental and intergovernmental organizations, broadcasting and media institutions, research institutes and non-governmental organizations.
The Digital Divide Network, a project of the Benton Foundation, examines the digital divide from many perspectives. The Web site offers a range of information, tools and resources that help practitioners stay on top of digital divide developments.
