http://www.digitalopportunity.org/article/archive/7758 en_GB_DOC http://www.digitalopportunity.org/article/view/130865/1/7758 From the Internet to Al Qaeda, the teetering electricity grid to old school ties, we live in a world of networks. A profoundly disruptive shift has occurred in our societies, making networks the most important organisational form of our time and reshaping the activities of families, governments and businesses. The collection of essays is edited by Helen McCarthy,Paul Miller and Paul Skidmore. http://www.digitalopportunity.org/article/view/130774/1/7758 In today’s networked world, civil society organizations are recognizing the power of the Internet for their advocacy work. While many organizations around the world have already embraced this technology, many organizations in Africa have not yet been able to access the wealth of resources available through the Internet. http://www.digitalopportunity.org/article/view/124837/1/7758 This article by McBean aims at providing a basis for discussing issues regarding the information society, communication and partnership building between developed and developing countries. http://www.digitalopportunity.org/article/view/122380/1/7758 OECD’s Development Assistance Committee's Report to the UN Task Force on Financial Mechanisms for ICT for Development (TFFM) presents an overview of trends in donor practices and the development of bilateral donors’ portfolios for ICT infrastructure. http://www.digitalopportunity.org/article/view/121136/1/7758 This paper outlines the European Union’s positive approach to financing ICT as an important and integral part of development. It covers EU members’ support both bilaterally and through the European Commission.