Communication Initiative

30.07.2003 Labour unions across the globe have lost much of their steam lately. A hierarchical set up, with strictly defined roles for all, does not allow the average worker to express his/her views freely. This case study of the Roger Lyons Website shows how ICTs can be used to bring about a democratic culture in labour unions, thereby encouraging a two-way flow of information.

30.07.2003 A year after the fall of the Taliban regime, citizens of Kabul are witnessing a slow and steady cyber café revolution. With four such cafes already operational in the city, the Internet is being used by people for gathering information and for remaining in touch with the world outside.

25.07.2003 UNICEF has launched a series of radio spots highlighting the problem of iodine deficiency in children worldwide. The public service announcement tracks in English, French and Spanish are available in MP3 format and are suitable for broadcast.

24.07.2003 The Youth Information Service of Kazakhstan promotes the development of youth through information exchange and promotion of gender development. The aim is to nurture youth as a resource for development efforts in the country.

23.07.2003 Project SetUp is an initiative that uses new software technology to educate class 6 to class 12 students across different schools in America. It integrates human tutorials with artificial intelligence-based software to reduce the cost of tutoring.