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Ugandan Network Assists in Forming ICT Consumer Protection Association last modified 2009-05-26 10:28

I-Network, the IICD-supported national Information and Communication Network in Uganda assisted in forming a protection association for Ugandan Information and Communication Technology (ICT) consumers. The association was officially launched on March 20 in Kampala.

Rural Doctors in Mali Link up to Specialists Online last modified 2009-05-26 10:54

A specialist doctor is only a click of a mouse away; that's the essence of the E-health Activities Reference Centre (CERTES) project in Mali, which now offers an information portal and online expert advice to health workers located in rural areas.

Farmers in Uganda Access Timely Market Information last modified 2009-06-17 12:19

IICD and SNV Netherlands Development Organisation will work together on the Market Access Programme called Rural Information Systems centres in Uganda.

Global Teenager Zambia launches new website last modified 2007-10-15 17:01

The website www.globalteenager-zm.org is an educational tool for participating students and teachers, offering links to various learning and teaching resources. Launched in August, the site offers useful information such as student and teacher resource packets, news, programme information and links to our partner organisations.

First Linux Professional Institute certification in Africa last modified 2007-12-18 10:01

In a development that confirms the increasing importance of Open Source Software in Africa, the Linux Professional Institute (LPI) has just announced news of two affiliate deals in East and Central Africa. Representation in Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania will come from the East African Centre for Open Source Software (EACOSS) - a joint venture, initiated by IICD, the Martyrs University and Linux Solutions Ltd, which began in 2004.

Outcome of the first Focus Group meeting in Burkina Faso last modified 2007-06-25 16:40

This is a summary of the first evaluation report of IICD’s Country Programme in Burkina Faso.

A problem shared is a problem halved: knowledge sharing between rural telecentres in Burkina Faso last modified 2007-06-28 16:19

Many community telecentres in Burkina Faso have similar problems: poor Internet connectivity; frequent power-cuts, a lack of locally relevant content, and no access to outside technical support because of their remote location. These problems are further aggravated by the huge discrepancies in technical skills among the different telecentre managers. So why not meet up regularly through a single online platform to share experiences, technical know-how and resources?

Innovation in governance: West Africa leads the way last modified 2007-06-28 19:33

A group of policymakers from Burkina Faso, Benin, Mali and Niger recently demonstrated in a pioneering six-day workshop on ‘Strategic Planning and Developing ICT Policy’ that innovation in governance is not the exclusive preserve of Western countries. The workshop is part of a wider pilot project to help African policymakers systematically plan and develop ICT policy implementation processes with the help of two information management tools often used by the private sector in the West: the Balanced Scorecard and COBIT (the Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology).

Gaining credit with ICT in rural Ecuador last modified 2007-06-28 17:42

In the Chimboraza and Tungurahua provinces of Ecuador, over 33 local financing bodies - or Estructuras Financieras Locales (EFLs) as they are known locally - currently serve around 30,000 small and medium-sized enterprises. To help these EFLs improve their services and become more efficient, IICD worked with three local organisations - the Fundación SEDAL, the cooperative Acción Rural and the Red Financiera Rural – to set up the SERVIR Regional Credit Evaluation Service. The goal is to boost the region’s economy by increasing the efficiency of the EFLs on the one hand while reducing the amount of debt incurred by individual smallholders on the other.

Viability and sustainability of a satellite solution for Ghana last modified 2007-08-16 11:23

A Community Broadband Report on the investigation into the viability and sustainability of a shared satellite solution for IICD’s partner SEND Foundation at their Salaga office in the East Gonja district of Northern Ghana.

Access to Markets in Ghana - Evaluation report of the workshops last modified 2007-11-19 09:47

This report discusses the Life Long Learning (LLL) workshop and Roundtable conference as well as the outcome of the Focus Group Meeting held in Tamale for participants of the LLL and the Roundtable workshops.

ICTs for Education: Impact and lessons learned from IICD-supported activities last modified 2009-01-24 19:20

This impact study is part of a series of publications on the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in various sectors in developing countries. It describes the experiences, achievements and lessons learned of the International Institute for Communication and Development (IICD) and its partners in using ICT to enhance education through thirty-two projects and ICT policy processes over eight years in Jamaica, Bolivia, Zambia, Burkina Faso, Mali, Ghana, Tanzania and Uganda.

Supporting Ghanaian farmers in the Eastern Corridor last modified 2007-12-17 14:30

In 2003, the Eastern Corridor Agro-Information Centre (ECAMIC) project began supporting farmers in Ghana’s Eastern Corridor by setting up cooperative farmer groups. In 2005, the Social Enterprise Foundation of West Africa (SEND), which began the project, signed an agreement with IICD, in collaboration with Cordaid, for a two-year project to develop a market information facility to serve 24 community-based farming cooperatives. Today, the project is focussing on developing the capacity and efficiency of the farmers through the deployment and use of mobile phones.

ICT successes shared with government leaders in Mwanza, Tanzania last modified 2007-12-18 09:38

How can ICT increase farmers’ income? How can GIS help a municipality to collect taxes? How can a Health Management Information System (HMIS) improve health facilities? These are just a few of the questions that were addressed during an ICT Awareness Workshop for local government officials in Mwanza, Tanzania, in June 2007.

Better integration of ICT in secondary education in Burkina Faso last modified 2007-06-25 17:52

In April a workshop on “Information and Communication Technology for Secondary Education in Burkina Faso” was held in Ouagadougou to validate the project document on programmes for integration of ICT in secondary education. The workshop was attended by various stakeholders in the Burkina education system: teachers, inspectors and headteachers; the regional directors for Ouagadougou, Bobo Dioulasso, Tenkodogo and Ouahigouya; representatives of the Ministry for the Post Office and ICT; and representatives from the technical partner, the International Institute for Communication and Development (IICD).

Using dance, drama and ICT to inform rural communities: the ARRIN project last modified 2007-10-02 16:25

Drama and dance make people change, an article written by Edith Tulp and Arjan de Jager.

Improving the flow of information in Tanzania’s hospitals last modified 2007-07-02 12:25

Ensuring an equitable and robust health system which is responsive to local needs in Tanzania is the aim of the Hospital Information Management Software AfyaPro. Afya means ‘health’ in Kiswahili, a strong indicator of its local roots, was developed 5 years ago with the assistance of IICD in order to better manage the flow of information and patient health care.

Introducing ICT into Tanzania’s education sector: some lessons learned last modified 2007-06-28 17:09

Online training modules for Teacher Training Colleges, photocopies and print-outs of text books for schools in remote areas, chat rooms and online debates in key-Swahili for secondary school students: these are just some of the many ways in which ICT is being used in Tanzania to enhance the education sector across the board. With the full support of the Ministry of Education, IICD and its local partners have worked steadfastly for the last nine years in Tanzania to find innovative, cost-effective ways in which ICT can have a sustainable, far-reaching impact on the education sector. Some useful lessons have been learned along the way.

Training Mali’s mango producers to use ICT last modified 2007-07-02 12:54

Over 60 mango producers from rural villages around Sikasso in Mali attended two ICT training sessions at the beginning of 2007. For maximum impact the participants, most of whom were women, were taught in the local language, Bambara. 'The mango producers learned how to use the computer and the Internet to help them identify new market outlets for their produce and access information on market prices, production methods and best farming practices.

Getting young people off the streets and into gainful employment last modified 2007-06-28 17:26

The Chawama Youth Project in Zambia wins a silver award!

Radio journalists in Mali board the ICT train last modified 2008-01-22 15:16

In July 2007, a group of Malian journalists from five different radio stations attended a four-week training course in digital radio broadcasting. The session focussed on strengthening their skills in producing and editing digital radio broadcasts. The training course was organised jointly by the Malian Association of Public Radio and Television (l’Union des Radio et Télévisions Libres du Mali, (URTEL)) and Radio Klédu.

‘Connectivity’ high on the government agenda in Ecuador last modified 2008-01-22 15:16

A recent survey of the cost and quality of the Internet in Ecuador revealed that only 0.2% of the population has access to broadband as opposed to 1.6% in the whole of Latin America. To gain a better understanding of Ecuador’s connectivity problems, a national forum was held in September 2007. As a result of these initiatives, the government has now placed ‘connectivity’ high on its agenda.

La red TICBolivia toma parte en la Política TIC Nacional last modified 2007-09-11 16:11

La Red TICBolivia es una red multisectorial (integrada por organizaciones de la sociedad civil, organizaciones de base, empresa privada y sector gubernamental) que promueve y comparte experiencias referidas al uso y la aplicación de las Tecnologías de la Información y la Comunicación para el Desarrollo en Bolivia. Los aportes que realiza sirven para ejercer influencia en las políticas públicas y para abogar por procesos de desarrollo apoyados en el uso y aplicación de las TIC, apuntando siempre al desarrollo humano sostenible.

Bolivian ICT4D network participates in National ICT Policy last modified 2007-09-11 16:12

Red TICBolivia is a multi-stakeholder network promoting and sharing experiences on the uses of ICT4D in Bolivia. These inputs serve to influence public policies and advocate about ICT-enabled development processes - focusing on sustainable human development.

25 years of democracy in Ecuador, digitized! last modified 2008-01-22 15:16

Widespread social unrest resulting in anti-government protests and a succession of toppled governments. This is Ecuador’s political and social legacy of the last 25 years. In a country where politicians and the general media are often not trusted, Radio La Luna provides a safety valve; its ‘open mike’ policy allows citizens to publicly criticize their government. In 2006, the radio station branched out with a project to digitize documents that describe key moments from Ecuador’s social struggle during this turbulent period.

Inter Access IT-consultants for Africa last modified 2007-08-17 13:14

A contribution to e-Governance-projects in Burkina Faso, Ghana, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia.

IICD signs MoU with Ghana’s Ministry of Communications last modified 2007-12-18 10:06

Reaffirming the continuing commitment to the improvement of access in rural and urban areas, a memorandum of understanding has been signed between the Ministry of Communications (MoC) and IICD. The prime objective of this partnership will be to jointly support the implementation of the Government of Ghana’s Community Information Centre (CIC) Initiative across Ghana.

Kongoussi: the economic benefits of second-hand cell phones last modified 2007-06-25 18:32

Two years ago, the association Yam Pukri began to sell second-hand cellular telephones as part of its policy of disseminating ICT in Burkina Faso. Yam Pukri buys the phones in Switzerland through its partner, the NGO Terre des Hommes Suisse (Geneva branch), and resells them in Burkina Faso at very low prices (from 7,500 to 45,000 CFA francs). These telephones, which are in very good condition, range from the simplest versions to high-end models with video camera, onboard CPU, etc.

ICT giving voice to the youth last modified 2007-07-17 16:31

If the youth takes the potentialities of ICT to learn, to exchange, and to share their points of view virtually, it can contribute to reduce misunderstandings causing conflicts. The creation of virtual networks on the Internet offers an opportunity to create a united world of solidarity.

Burkinabé peasants start using ICT last modified 2007-07-17 16:27

In Burkina Faso 80% of the population lives in rural areas. In this context, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) will contribute to development only if they are linked to the specific rural situation and solve concrete problems of the rural inhabitants. Among the initiatives undertaken by agricultural organizations to find the usefulness of ICT, the initiative of the Federation of Agricultural Professional Producers of Sissili (FEPPASI) is one of the most concrete.

Meeting between IICD/Afriklinks and telecentre stakeholders in Mali: which telecentre models should be propagated in the long term? last modified 2007-11-13 14:18

As part of the evaluation of Mali’s experiment with telecentres, supported by SDC, IICD has initiated a process to document and evaluate three leading telecentre models (IICD, USAID, UNESCO) in Mali.

Rural Communication Access Centres in Tanzania last modified 2009-01-24 15:24

Liang Tan of IICD captured the lessons learned from setting up and managing IICD supported Rural Communication Access Centres.

Les TIC au service de l’agriculture du Mali et du Burkina Faso: le tour et les contours last modified 2007-11-06 22:00

Le groupe thématique 'Agriculture et TIC' du réseau Togunet du Mali et son partenaire stratégique et financier, l'IICD, ont organisé un séminaire de partage des connaissances sur l’utilisation concrète des TIC dans l’Agriculture, avec la participation de leurs collègues du Burkina Faso à Sikasso.

Rural connectivity in Tanzania: options and challenges in 2007 last modified 2007-11-12 10:05

Findings of a study carried out for IICD by Suhail Sheriff, Information and Communication Technology Resource Centre (ICT-RC), Tanzania. This 2nd edition is jointly published by SWOPnet/IICD in July 2007.

The role of ICTs for Ghanaian women in local government last modified 2007-09-14 11:07

A discussion paper by Esther Oduraa Ofei-Aboagye.

De wereld verandert last modified 2007-09-04 09:40

Henk Bakker, consultant Capgemini, is betrokken bij de introductie van informatiesystemen in Tanzania.

E-learning experts in Tanzania call for cheaper bandwidth last modified 2009-07-01 16:38

“Bandwidth will always be expensive if we depend on satellite,” said one of the participants of the SWOPNet meeting.

Ugandan schools need to start operating like ICT companies last modified 2008-07-03 14:41

The introduction of ICTs into education is a leading goal of donor organisations and NGOs in Uganda. Peter Lievense explores lessons from IICD-supported projects.

How can ICTs create livelihood opportunities in Zambia? last modified 2002-10-07 14:14

From 7-11 October, IICD and its local partners organised an ICT Roundtable workshop to examine how ICTs might make a difference to local livelihoods.

Building Digital Opportunities: ICT Case Studies last modified 2003-08-19 16:09

OneWorld is carrying out case studies to help give decisionmakers a clear understanding of how civil society is actually using information and communications technologies, and what the impact is.

Train-the-Trainer workshop held in Tanzania last modified 2003-04-03 17:00

21 March 2002 IICD's national training partners from Bolivia, Ghana, Jamaica, Uganda, Tanzania and Zambia recently participated in a Train-the-Trainer workshop in Tanzania. Hosted by Soft-Tech Consultants Ltd, the programme focused on both ICT skills development and project management.

Mali-NTIC - a web space on IICTs in Mali last modified 2002-06-16 12:06

Afribone and IICD recently launched a new website on ICTs for development in Mali.

Mali-NTIC - un nouveau espace sur les NTIC au Mali last modified 2002-06-16 12:04

Afribone en collaboration avec IICD ont lancé un nouveau site sur les NTIC et le développement au Mali.

E-networking energy and the environment in Tanzania last modified 2002-06-12 00:42

With support from IICD and Hivos, the Tanzania Traditional Energy Development and Environment Organisation (TaTEDO) is using ICTs to improve communication and knowledge sharing among Tanzanian organisastions working in this area.

Tanzania's E-ThinkTank last modified 2002-06-23 11:45

According to Tanzania government official David Sawe: "the growing online community of the Tanzania E-ThinkTank members bears witness to the unique value of information networking among people within the field of ICT for Development."

Global Teenager Project launched in Tanzania last modified 2007-11-19 10:26

On 5 September 2001, the Global Teenager Project began its activities in Tanzania when three schools decided to participate in the Learning Circles.

Overcoming the urban-rural divide in Uganda last modified 2004-02-19 18:13

I-Network Uganda provides a platform for sharing knowledge and forming partnerships around the use of ICT for development.

Junior I-Network Uganda goes rural! last modified 2004-02-17 11:04

Report on Junior-I-Network Holiday Camp, January 2004.

July 2003 edition of iConnect Ghana last modified 2007-03-06 12:56

ICONNECT GHANA is a quartely online, offline and e-mail knowledge service designed to enable the use of ICTs as a tool for Ghana's development.

Le rôle de l'information dans le développement de la filière karité et les NTIC au Burkina Faso last modified 2003-12-29 23:34

Tidiani OUEDRAOGO, de nationalité burkinabé, conduit actuellement une recherche sur le rôle de l’information dans le développement de la filière karité.

Health Ghana - Summary Report last modified 2003-06-16 15:23

This report provides a summary of the outcomes of the ICT Roundtable Workshop on Healthcare provision in Ghana held in Accra in October 1999. It contains an overview of the objectives, input for ICT policy in the Health sector in Ghana and project ideas resulting from the workshop

Health Ghana - Reference Report last modified 2003-06-16 15:23

This report is developed in preparation of the ICT Roundtable Workshop on health care provision. It also provides an overview of ICT policies and projects in the health sector in Ghana

Schools Sustainability Issues last modified 2004-06-07 10:13

Results of discussions on strategies to work towards sustainable school-based IT labs.

World Wide Web Week to support ICT-enabled development last modified 2003-06-19 17:18

IICD and its Tanzanian national training partners Learn-IT and UCC are organising a ‘World Wide Web Week’ from June 23 to 27, in Dar es Salaam.

I Feria TIC en la Educación en Oruro, Bolivia last modified 2003-11-25 14:07

Estudiantes de Primaria y Secundaria compartieron con la comunidad en general los trabajos realizados que pretende utilizar las TIC como una herramienta novedosa.

Compte rendu de la recherche sur les usages des NTIC et la médiation des savoirs en milieu rural au Bénin et au Mali last modified 2003-12-08 17:19

Avec l’appui d’IICD, Ken Lohento a effectué une recherche sur les usages des NTIC et la médiation des savoirs en milieu rural au Bénin et au Mali. Il nous fait part de ses résultats.

Train the trainers programme last modified 2002-09-27 13:30

From June 5 to June 16 2000, the International Institute for Communication and Development (IICD) will invite its national training partners to participate in an intensive 'Train-the-Trainers' programme on the IICD premises in The Netherlands. Around fifteen training partners from organisations in Ghana, Tanzania, Zambia, Uganda and Jamaica will take part in this highly interactive course. Participants already have a solid background in ICT and training. The course's aim is to provide insight into methodologies and concepts of self-directed and lifelong learning. It will focus on the use of interactive courseware materials, i.e. computer-based training courseware programmes, other ICT learning resources, as well as financial, administrative and management-related issues.

Taller 'Capacitando al Capacitador' en Santa Cruz, Bolivia last modified 2003-12-19 16:01

En un ambiente cálido como es Santa Cruz, el 25 de noviembre iniciamos el taller “Capacitando al Capacitador” organizado por Captic, uno de los proyectos que conforma la gran familia Tic Bolivia.

ICT Roundtable Conference Burkina Faso - Summary report last modified 2002-09-27 14:40

This is a summary report of the National ICT Roundtable held in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso in January 1998. It contains an overview of the objectives of the Roundtable conference, the input it created and project ideas resulting from the workshop. In addition, it outlines the planned follow-up activities.

National ICT Roundtable Conference Tanzania (1998) - Summary report last modified 2003-02-03 17:11

This is a summary report of the National ICT Roundtable held in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania in June 1998. It contains an overview of the objectives of the Roundtable conference, the input it created for ICT policy in Tanzania, and project ideas resulting from the conference. In addition, it outlines the planned follow-up activities.

Les Kitois et le net' last modified 2003-12-29 23:36

Sirandou.net, financé par IICD, fourni par Datatech et mis en route en décembre dernier est le premier cybercafé de Kita, au Mali. Sirandou.net emploie deux jeunes femmes auxquelles Mali-ntic a tendu son micro.

Improving rural health delivery in Zambia using ICTs last modified 2003-08-11 13:39

The E-Brain Forum of Zambia and the Computer Society of Zambia held a discussion on improving health delivery through the use of ICTs.

Bolivia ICT roundtable on agriculture (2002) - Reference Report last modified 2002-07-23 19:19

A report on the status of ICT in the agriculture sector in Bolivia (in Spanish).

Bolivia ICT roundtable on agriculture (2002) - Summary Report last modified 2002-08-15 11:57

A second Roundtable workshop on agriculture for small farmers was held in Santa Cruz, Bolivia in July 2002. The report includes a series of policy recommendations on ICTs in agriculture in Bolivia as well as 9 project ideas (in Spanish).

Bolivia ICT roundtable on environment and sustainable economic development (2000) - Summary Report last modified 2002-07-23 19:21

Summary report of Bolivia ICT Roundtable on NGOs, environment, and sustainable economic development, 7-11 November 2000.

Bolivia ICT roundtable on environment and sustainable economic development (2000) - Reference Report last modified 2002-07-23 19:21

An overview of ICTs for development in Bolivia with a focus on their use by NGOs.

Bringing computers to Zambian schools last modified 2002-11-04 14:47

Chilufya Musosha visited three Global Teenager schools in Zambia to examine how they set up and run their computer labs. Read how they mobilise school children to tackle the sustainability issue.

Applications for visas, passports ... Via Internet @ GINKS LAUNCH last modified 2003-10-21 12:49

Nana Akomea, Information Minister of Ghana, stated that applications are part of the government's nation-wide plan to develop the ICT in the running of its machinery.

Access with content: Supporting rural communities in Zambia last modified 2002-09-09 18:18

Participants in a 1998 ICT Roundtable workshop in Zambia highlighted the communication and information problems faced by Zambia’s estimated 150,000 commercial farmers.

Spreading the use of ICTs in Tanzanian NGOs last modified 2002-09-09 18:30

In November 1999, IICD and Hivos jointly sponsored an ICT Roundtable workshop on ICTs for NGOs. Held in Tanzania, people from around twenty Tanzanian and Ugandan NGOs participated in the brainstorming event.

The challenge of globalisation: a speech by Jacob Malihoja last modified 2002-11-19 11:29

Jacob Malihoja, Managing Director of Joyous Computer Training in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, was invited to present his views on The Challenge of Globalisation and the Digital Divide: Creating Linkages Knowledge, Opportunities and Wealth at a conference organised by the Kenya Information Society (KIS) on 24th October, 2002 in Nairobi, Kenya. Joyous Computer Training is one of IICD's National Training Partners in Tanzania. In his talk, Mr. Malihoja described the relationship between ICTs and globalisation, and the impact of these trends in different parts of the world.

ICT Roundtable workshop in Ecuador on livelihood opportunities last modified 2003-06-19 16:54

During the Roundtable workshop (June 17 - 20, 2003), the new IICD Country Programme Ecuador is being launched in Ibarra, north of Quito.

NTIC et Entreprenariat - l'Art de concrétiser ses projets last modified 2003-10-21 11:32

Inscrivez vous a l'atelier "Entrepreneurs d'aujourd'hui et de demain dans les branches de l'Internet, des Télécommunications et de l'Informatique" en Mali.

GINKS organises ICTs forum for farmers last modified 2007-03-06 13:03

Farmers at the Tono Irrigation catchments area in the Upper East Region of Ghana have expressed the need for Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) such as Radio and Television to be used in communicating agriculture information to them.

Pourquoi l'Internet coûte t-il si cher au Burkina ? last modified 2003-09-26 10:38

Faire la queue devant le « Robinet Internet », le casse tête des Burkinabès.

Bolivia: Not yet ready last modified 2002-06-11 19:04

9 January 2002 In a few years Paul Kuijper built up a small IT business in La Paz. Now, he is also offering training activities in the ICT area. François Laureys from IICD wrote an article on this Bolivian ICT adventure.

Talleres enfocados en el uso de TIC en Bolivia last modified 2003-12-29 23:51

11 de diciembre 2001 La empresa Enbolivia.com y el International Institute for Communication and Development IICD vienen desarrollando varios talleres enfocados en el uso de Tecnologías de Información y Comunicación TIC, para mejorar la eficiencia de los servicios ofrecidos por las organizaciones participantes. 16 - 19 de octubre de 2001 Diseño y desarrollo de Páginas Web 18 al 21 febrero de 2002 Taller diseño y desarrollo de bases de datos 18 de marzo de 2002 Bibliotecas virtuales: Aplicaciones de Internet para bibliotecas 18 al 21 Marzo de 2002 Taller "Introducción wwwisis" .

Linux Training Workshop, Kampala last modified 2002-07-04 17:03

This training workshop followed a Technical Update Seminar (TUS) on software licensing. During that event, it was found that the costs of ICT software licensing are rising and to the point that the cost of software may soon exceed the cost of hardware. The objectives of the workshop were: To gain familiarity with Linux operating system as an alternative to Microsoft’s operating systems. To build capacity in Linux in the following areas: Systems Planning, Systems implementation/installation, Systems Administration/Management. To gain familiarity with training of end-users of Linux Systems. The workshop was organised by Tonny Lule of the Uganda Communications Institute (UCI). Facilitation was under the responsibilty of James Lunghabo of Linux Solutions Ltd. 20 participants were selected from the following IICD projects/partners: DistrictNet, Global Teenager Uganda, Information Network in Uganda, UDN, UCI, Kyambogo University and the project ICT in Vocational Education, which was represented by the Technical Colleges of Masaka, Lira and Elgon. Participants indicated the need for further training on more specialised topics such as Advanced Linux X-windows, high-level Linux systems, e-commerce databases (MySQL and PostgreSQL) and Apache web servers.

Bolivie: comment aider les autochtones à récupérer leurs terres ancestrales last modified 2003-07-28 18:22

Près de douze années ont passé depuis que des autochtones de l’est de la Bolivie, au coeur de l’Amérique latine, ont entamé une longue marche de plus d’un millier de kilomètres... Le but de leur périple : La Paz, siège du gouvernement central à qui ils sont venus demander pacifiquement que leur soient restituées les terres de leurs ancêtres. Aujourd’hui, ils continuent de marcher, armés désormais de puissants instruments des technologies de l’information et de la communication.

Seminar on software licencing policies last modified 2002-07-04 16:53

This March 28 seminar organised by Kyambogo University with support from IICD brought together a large group of participants who were introduced to the subject of licensing of software, the changing licensing policies of companies such as Microsoft and Oracle and the financial and strategic decisions faced by organisations. Animated discussions took place on Open Source alternatives to commercial software (such as Linux) and Central Procurement after guest presentations of: James Lunghabo of Linux Solutions who introduced participants to the world of Open Software and Linux; Susan Katano of Microsoft who explained the concept of licenses and licensing models in use. The seminar was highly appreciated and will be the subject of follow-up later in the year with the objective of creating awareness among politicians of the financial implications of changing licensing policies.

Seminar on ICT curriculum development, Kampala last modified 2002-07-04 16:08

The ICT in Vocational Education project aims to support the use of ICTs for rural development by working with instructors of technical colleges. A pilot project is now underway. At the April 2001 Uganda Round-Table the lack of ICT maintenance capacity in rural areas was considered a major obstacle for the diffusion of ICTs in rural Uganda. The ICT Maintenance diploma course is being explored as a resource for building basic ICT skills. A pilot project following a train-the-trainer approach has now started. On January 28, 2002 ten qualified instructors from the Uganda Technical College Lira (Lira District), the Uganda Technical College Elgon (Mbale District) and the Uganda Technical College Masaka (Masaka District) were trained by IICD’s national training partner in Uganda, Uganda Communication Institute (UCI) (Kampala). The purpose of the training was to create capacity at these Technical Colleges to teach basic ICT skills and to deliver the ‘ICT Maintenance’ diploma course in their respective Technical Colleges.

Seminar ICT in Education, Kampala, Uganda last modified 2002-07-04 15:50

On June 25, 2002 a seminar organised by Kyambogo University with support from IICD brought together participants involved in projects in which ICTs are used as a tool in education. The seminar, attended by about 50 participants, aimed to create awareness of the diverse uses of ICTs in education. The day included examination of specific technologies such as Educational Content Management Systems and authoring tools for multimedia educational materials. There were also discussions on Ugandan experiences such as Schoolnet Uganda, Connect Ed, Kyambogo projects, and the Mukono: International Computer Driving License project at Uganda Christian University.

Séminaire Logiciels Libres à Bamako au Mali last modified 2003-12-29 23:57

L’Association Malienne des Utilisateurs de Logiciels Libres AMUL et l’IICD ont organisé le samedi 25 mai 2002 au Palais des Congrès de Bamako un Séminaire pour présenter les produits Open Source qu’AMUL développe et faire connaître les produits de la grande famille des logiciels libres. Le Séminaire a regroupé une centaine de personnes pendant une demi-journée pour les entretenir sur l’importance des logiciels libres pour les pays africains: des professionnels du secteur informatique, des entreprises privées et des utilisateurs potentiels de ces produits.

Atelier de Formation de Base NTIC pour des acteurs dans le secteur de la Santé, à Bamako au Mali last modified 2003-07-28 18:14

Keneya Blown, IICD et le Centre National pour l'Appui à la lutte contre les Maladies (CNAM) ont organisé un atelier de formation de Base NTIC à Bamako du 14 mai 2002 au 17 mai 2002. Cet atelier a suivi la Table Ronde sur l'utilisation des NTIC dans le secteur de la Santé au Mali, qui eut lieu du 10 au 13 avril 2002 à Bamako. Pendant cet atelier, une quinzaine de participants ont reçu des modules d'initiation à l’Informatique, à Internet, au Bases de Données sur Internet, à la création de pages web, à la retouche d’images et à l'HTML, ont pu faire la connaissance d'applications de Télématiques de Santé et se sont penchés sur la Déontologie Médicale sur le Web.

Formation 'Ecrire pour le Web', à Bamako au Mali last modified 2002-07-04 12:39

Une dizaine de journalistes et de pigistes reliés au portails Maliens d'Afribone et de Keneya Blown ont bénéficié d'une journée de formation offerte par IICD. Le thème de cet atelier était « comment écrire pour le web ». Le programme a adressé des questions telles que ‘Comment rechercher des informations sur le web’, ‘comment utiliser l’Internet d’une manière efficace pour diffuser des informations’, ‘quelles sont les contraintes et les atouts du web pour le journalisme’, ‘comment bien écrire pour le web’, etc., et a comme objectif de faire voir aux participants quelles sont les possibilités que les NTIC ouvrent sur le terrain de la diffusion des informations en général.

Introducing artists to ICTs in Mali last modified 2003-07-15 19:29

IICD and the Malian NGO “Soleil d’Afrique” organised an introductory course on ICTs specifically geared to the needs of artists.

New country: IICD supports ICTs for development in Ecuador last modified 2003-04-25 19:18

In June 2003, the International Institute for Communication and Development (IICD) will extend its work to a ninth country: Ecuador.

L'internet et la médiation des connaissances en milieu rural africain last modified 2003-12-29 23:40

Récit d'une étude appuyée par l'IICD au Bénin (projet RUNetwork) et au Mali (Centre Multimédia Communautaire de Koutiala).

Actualités Burkina NTIC last modified 2003-04-29 09:47

Logiciels libres, OKN.. quoi de neuf chez le réseau NTIC au Burkina Faso.

Reportage suisse sur le projet de télémédecine Keneya Blown last modified 2005-04-21 15:33

Nouvo, le magasine multimédia de la Télévision suisse romande, a publié un reportage sur le projet de télémédecine Keneya Blown, financé par l'IICD.

Gourd saves Pentium computer last modified 2003-05-05 16:12

What similarity do gourds and computers have? François Laureys from IICD wrote a Dutch article on this.

Exchanging local traffic locally last modified 2003-05-07 12:55

Tanzanian ISPs discuss Internet Exchange Points.

CIDA and IICD supporting grassroots development and learning from it last modified 2007-08-17 12:59

The Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) and IICD have signed a strategic enabling partnership covering part of the years 2003-2004.

Hivos and IICD form strategic partnership on ICTs for development last modified 2006-08-01 14:00

On 16 November 2000, Hivos and IICD agreed to cooperate to strengthen the use of ICTs for sustainable development.

NTIC et entreprenariat : L'art de contrétiser ses projets last modified 2004-03-04 15:37

ZCP, IICD et Balancing Act organisent un atelier d¹une journée à Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.

Training Global Teenager teachers in Zambia last modified 2002-09-25 16:17

A training workshop for teachers in the schools participating in the Zambian Global Teenager project took place from 22 to 25 April 2002 in Lusaka, Zambia. The workshop was organised by IICD and facilitated by its national training partner Microlink Technologies Ltd.

Knowledge is power: Supporting indigenous people to reclaim their land last modified 2002-07-04 16:56

Almost twelve years have passed since a group of indigenous people from the east of Bolivia, a country in the heart of South America, began a walk of more than 1,000 kilometres. They journeyed to La Paz, the seat of the central government, to peacefully claim the land that is rightfully theirs. Today, they continue their journey, armed with powerful information and communication technologies.

Kenya and Tanzania ' Rural ICT access still poor last modified 2003-08-04 16:19

The African Connection Centre for Strategic Planning recently concluded an assessment of rural ICT market opportunities in 10 African states, including Tanzania and Kenya.

Supporting the development of national e-strategies for Africa last modified 2003-08-04 14:17

The UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and the Government of Canada launched the African node of the Global e-Policy Resource Network in May, 2003.

ICT Roundtable Workshop Education Uganda (2000) - Summary Report last modified 2003-02-03 17:09

1 OBJECTIVES · Explore and deepen the shared understanding of the role of ICT in education in Uganda. · Identify activities in the education sector where ICT can provide leverage. · Formulate viable project ideas for using ICT in education. THEME: The Role of ICT in Education in Uganda

Building ICT skills among Tanzanian educators last modified 2003-01-21 17:07

In December, Joyous Computer in Mbagala, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania hosted a training workshop for teachers involved with the Global Teenager Project in Tanzania.

Zambian teenagers gear up for Global Teenager Project last modified 2002-10-29 18:35

Within the framework of the Global Teenager Project in Zambia, three schools with resource limitations were recently ‘adopted’ by external funders to enable their participation in employing ICTs to support access to information and information exchange in education. The following report describes gives some insight into measures undertaken to realize the participation of these schools in the Global Teenager Project, critically examines obstacles encountered, while at the same time offering creative solutions and suggestions.

IICD/Uganda findings 2002 last modified 2007-11-19 10:23

In 2002, IICD has worked with its local partners to assess the results and impact of IICD's Country Programme in Uganda.

Les NTIC au service du monde agricole last modified 2004-06-01 12:24

IICD et ZCP ont organisée un cour ‘d’apprentissage toute la vie’ à Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.

Report on National ICT Conference last modified 2004-02-26 16:34

Involving the civil society, Government, duty bearers, and the private sector in the development and use of ICTs.

Draft of communications policy discussion paper last modified 2003-06-16 15:22

In Africa, Ghana is a front-runner in the development of a National Communications Policy. The clear vision of the Ghanaian government is expressed in the following quote by Commander P.M. Griffiths, Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Communications in Ghana at a meeting on the IICD activities in Ghana: 'Ghana is a non-ICT user up to now. This is a greenfield situation that gives opportunities for leapfrogging. To create the right conditions a policy framework is needed covering all ICT areas'.

ISPs in Tamale call for NCA to review licence fees last modified 2004-07-01 15:53

Internet Service Provides (ISPs) in Tamale, in the northern region of Ghana, has called on the National Communication Authority (NCA) to review its ISP’s license regime.

Using ICTs in Zambian Schools - the case of Kitwe city last modified 2004-02-13 15:33

The Copperbelt chapter of e-Brain commissioned a research on how ICTs are used in several highschools in the Copperbelt region.

ICTs and Continuing Medical Education (CME) in Ghana last modified 2004-03-11 16:01

GINKS (Ghana Information Network for Knowledge Sharing) organised a one-day Roundtable on CME for medical practitioners, November 2003.

IICD and EnBolivia.com organise ICT training in Bolivia last modified 2002-06-11 18:55

26 September 2001 In July and August IICD and its local training partner organised two workshops in Bolivia. The July workshop focused on the design and development of databases; the August event was on the design and development of websites.

Les paysans et les NTIC à Ségou, Mali last modified 2004-02-02 14:01

Table Ronde sur la promotion des filières Agricoles avec les NTIC.

NTIC et le milieu rural au Benin et au Mali last modified 2004-02-06 16:08

Deux experiences originales d'utilisation de l'Internet en milieu rural.

Mutual Cultural Heritage Ghana last modified 2004-02-06 14:33

Ghana and the Netherlands plan to conclude an agreement on the preservation of Mutual Cultural Heritage.

Informe de la Delegación CRIS Bolivia last modified 2004-02-09 15:46

Desde octubre de 2002 organizaciones de la sociedad civil decidieron constituir la Plataforma por el Derecho a la Comunicación en la Sociedad de la Información.

Le rôle de l'information dans le développement au Burkina Faso last modified 2004-06-10 18:25

Tidiani Ouédraogo réalise une étude au Burkina Faso avec le soutien d’IICD.

El programa de GTP nos permite conocer mucha mas personas ya sea de Holanda y de África last modified 2003-12-12 09:27

Tres estudiantes del San Jose Colegio en Oruro, Bolivia da su opinión acerca de GTP.

The Computer and the Jembe - Between Dreams and Realities last modified 2003-12-18 13:28

IICD is pleased to announce the release of Sylvestre Ouedraogo's book on African ownership and application of new ICTs.

L'ordinateur et le djembé - Entre rêves et réalités last modified 2003-12-18 13:28

IICD est heureux d'annoncer le dégagement du livre de Sylvestre Ouedraogo sur la propriété africaine et l'application de NTIC.

Mi historia TIC con Ticbolivia.net last modified 2003-12-12 13:12

Un informe narrativo de la visita a TiCBolivia por Diana Andrade, la IN coordinadora Ecuador, 24-28 noviembre 2003.

Jeunesse et NTIC au Burkina Faso last modified 2003-11-28 17:02

Le Réseau LIEN a organisé un atelier sous le thème "Innovations, enjeux et opportunités des NTIC pour le développement en Afrique; Quelle place et rôle pour les jeunes?"

Le projet de Teleradiologie IKON a été lancé au Mali last modified 2003-11-28 17:37

La Société Malienne d’Imagerie Médicale(SOMIM) avec l’assistance d’IICD lance un projet novateur de téléradiologie baptise IKON.

Mrs. Kooij urges local organizations to support poor schools in Tanzania last modified 2002-12-19 16:34

Johan Kooij Fellowship goodwill ambassador Mrs. Libert Kooij urges local organizations to support poor schools with computers to enable them to cope with ICT for development.

Steps forward toward an Ecuadorian ICT network for development last modified 2004-04-28 10:46

A workshop on the formation of an "Information and Knowledge Exchange Network on ICT for Development" for Ecuador was held on February 17 in Quito with the support of Intercom - Ecuanex and IICD.

Avanzan hacia una red sobre las TIC para el desarrollo en Ecuador last modified 2004-11-08 11:18

En Febrero en Quito, con apoyo INTERCOM - Ecuanex y IICD, se llevó a cabo un taller para la conformación de una "Red de Intercambio de Información y Conocimiento sobre las TIC para el Desarrollo" para el Ecuador.

Zambia uses ICTs to avoid isolation last modified 2002-10-24 10:47

Zambia can no longer afford to live in isolation in a world where information and communication takes centre stage. The country has therefore embraced the use of information and communication technologies (ICTs) as an integral part of its development agenda. The International Institute for Communication and Development (IICD) is assisting Zambia to catalyse development through the use of ICTs.

Formation 'Ecrire Pour le Web', à Ouagadougou au Burkina Faso last modified 2002-07-04 12:33

Le Club@, l'association pour la promotion des NTIC dans les médias, a organisé le 26 février dernier une journée de formation sur les nouvelles technologies de l'information et de la communication, avec l'appui de l'IICD. Les journalistes ont bénéficié de quelques cours théoriques sur des thèmes comme - comment écrire pour le web, comment rechercher l'information sur le web, les techniques d'envoi et de réception de courrier.

Bulletin d'information du réseau LIEN Burkina last modified 2003-12-29 23:27

Le réseau LIEN, une association composée de partenaires IICD au Burkina Faso, a publié son deuxième bulletin trimestriel. Ce numéro de 13 pages comprend un reportage sur l'Internet au Sahel, ainsi que de nombreuses actualités, annonces, emplois, astuces, etc. portant sur l'usage des NTIC dans cette région du monde. Le réseau LIEN a comme perspective de regrouper ceux qui sont intéressés par la problématique des NTIC au Burkina Faso afin de s’échanger des expériences et partager des connaissances combien utiles pour avancer dans ce domaine dynamique. Pour le moment, le noyau du réseau est composé des partenaires IICD au Burkina Faso (IICD, Iconnect, Yam Pukri, FIAB, Club @robase, ISOC- BURKINA, DELGI, Global Teenager, SNV, ZCP). This is the second newsletter published by Réseau LIEN, an information exchange and networking group of IICD project partners in Burkina Faso. In French.

Geekcorps: ICT volunteers support small enterprises in Ghana last modified 2003-06-16 15:25

Geekcorps Ghana pairs ICT-skilled volunteers from America, Europe, Australia and Argentina with small-to-medium sized businesses in or near Accra that need ICT training and assistance.

PDAs - appropriate technology for African healthcare professionals last modified 2003-03-07 09:53

The SATELLIFE PDA Project sought to demonstrate the viability of handheld computers for health applications in Africa.

Kinondoni municipality discusses ICTs in local government last modified 2006-07-11 16:03

For two days in February 2003, members of the Kinondoni Municipal Council in Tanzania explored the application of ICTs for good governance.

ICT Roundtable Workshop Livelihood Opportunities Tanzania (1999) - Summary Report last modified 2003-02-03 17:12

The International Institute for Communication and Development (IICD) organises a series of ICT Roundtables within several developing countries around the world. Hitherto National Roundtables were organised. The Roundtable is developed to promote and enhance local reflection on the potential role of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT). The aim is to assist in the formulation of input to ICT policies and formulate specific project ideas, suitable for implementation.

Formation de base en NTIC des artistes Maliens last modified 2003-07-10 16:23

Dans le cadre de son programme de renforcement des capacités, l’IICD à organisé en collaboration avec l’association « Soleil d’Afrique » une formation de base en NTIC orientée vers les besoins spécifiques des artistes maliens.

2002 second quarter report on Global Teenager project last modified 2007-11-19 10:18

The the successful conclusion of the March Learning Circles, the increase of interest in new partnerships which may lead to a number of new participating countries, and more organisations supporting GTP through donations. These are some of the highlights of the Global Teenager Project in the second quarter of 2002.

Bolivia ICT roundtable on agriculture (2002) - Netherlands embassy speech last modified 2002-08-15 11:58

At the opening of the Bolivia ICT Roundtable on Agriculture in JUly 2002, Mr. Marten de Boer, First Secretary and specialist in rural productivity with the Dutch embassy in Bolivia, presented his vision of the role of ICTs in the Bolivian agricultural sector.

L'internet et la médiation des connaissances en milieu rural africain last modified 2003-12-29 23:29

Ken Lohento, de nationalité béninoise, mène actuellement une recherche sur l'internet et la médiation des connaissances en milieu rural au Bénin et au Mali. Il a reçu l'appui de l'IICD pour effectuer ses recherches sur le terrain.

Marten de Boer presentó su visión sobre el papel de las TIC en el sector agrícola de Bolivia last modified 2002-08-15 11:57

En la apertura de la Mesa Redonda TIC para productores del sector agrícola, Julio 3-7, 2002 en Santa Cruz Bolivia, el Sr. Marten de Boer, Primer Secretario de la Embajada Real de los Países Bajos presentó su visión el papel de las Tecnologías de Información y Comunicación en el sector agrícola de Bolivia.

IICD Uganda activities in 2000 last modified 2002-12-04 15:41

An ICT Roundtable Process on education was initiated in Uganda in July 2000. Preparations then began for a second Roundtable Process, this time at the national level.

IICD Zambia activities in 2000 last modified 2002-09-09 18:18

In May 2000, IICD launched a second Roundtable process in Zambia, a Sectoral Roundtable focusing on education, hosted by the Ministry of Education.

IICD Mali activities in 2000 last modified 2002-06-15 22:45

The government of Mali has adopted an ambitious policy of establishing telecentres as a means of eradicating poverty, with an emphasis on improving local democracy, good governance and livelihood opportunities.

IICD Tanzania activities in 2000 last modified 2002-12-04 15:41

The Tanzania Country Programme is based on the results of a national and two Sectoral ICT Roundtable workshops, hosted by the Tanzanian Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture (TCCIA) in 1998 and 1999.

IICD Ghana activities in 2000 last modified 2002-09-27 14:55

The Ghana Country Programme is implemented by the Internet Society of Ghana (ISOC), IICD and its local project, training, information networking and monitoring and evaluation partners. In 2000, the effective cooperation and exchange of experiences among all local partners resulted in a strong and well-integrated programme.

IICD Bolivia activities in 2000 last modified 2002-06-15 22:21

IICD’s Country Programme in Bolivia is being implemented in close collaboration with Hivos, the Humanistic Institute for Development Cooperation. It focuses on the application of ICTs to support the development work of NGOs and grassroots organisations.

IICD Burkina Faso activities in 2000 last modified 2002-09-27 14:44

Burkina Faso’s ICT policy, which has been inspired and guided by le Délègation Génèral à l’Informatique (DELGI), aims to improve standards of living, and to utilise ICTs as means of improving government services.

ICT Roundtable Processes in 2000 last modified 2006-08-01 14:04

In 2000, IICD and its local partners further refined the ICT Roundtable Process and increased its integration into the various Country Programmes.

ICT Roundtable Workshop on Education Zambia (2000) - Summary Report last modified 2003-06-24 17:05

The first Round Table Process was launched in the Education Sector in Zambia, May 2000. The starting point was the roundtable conference which helped the Zambian Ministry of Education make its assessment of how ICT could support its programmes and at the same time priority projects were identified and articulated. The work has now started to develop these projects further into full fledged plans.

ICT Roundtable Conference Ghana - Summary report last modified 2003-06-16 15:22

This is a summary report of the National ICT Roundtable Workshop held in Accra, Ghana in May 1998. It contains an overview of the objectives of the Roundtable conference, the input it created for ICT policy in Ghana, and project ideas resulting from the conference.

ICT, a requisite component for development last modified 2003-10-17 15:40

Nana Akomea, Minister of Information in Ghana said it is recognised that ICT is a major requisite for a country to achieve its development goals.

Dans le télécentre Filaniso à Fana au Mali, on ne s'ennuie pas ces derniers temps' last modified 2003-10-08 17:55

En septembre dernier, IICD a soutenu un atelier de formation technique.

Bolivia: Todavía no listo last modified 2003-07-28 18:16

9 de enero 2002 En algunos años Paul Kuijper construyó un pequeño negocio en La Paz. Ahora, él también está ofreciendo actividades de capacitación en el área de TIC. Francois Laureys de IICD escribió un artículo sobre esta aventura boliviana de TIC.

Concours de conception de sites web par SchoolNet Africa last modified 2003-10-23 12:32

Thinkquest Africa Internet Challenge est un programme pilote de SchoolNet Africa qui organise, chaque année, une compétition de sites web éducatifs.

Le Burkina Faso lauréat aux AISI Media Awards last modified 2003-12-29 23:32

L'Association Yampukri pour son film intitulé "la voix des jeunes du Burkina" a recu le 1er prix de la catégorie Television des 2eme Media Awards africains de l'Initiative pour une société africaine de l'information AISI.

Zambian educator advocates for more ICT lessons in all learning institutions last modified 2003-06-02 19:34

Tovin Ngombe reports on Seminar "ICTs in Education" in Zambia.

iConnect Ghana - October 2003 last modified 2007-03-06 13:34

This issue coincides with the official launch of The Ghana Information Network for Knowledge Sharing (GINKS).

Las TIC al servicio de la sociedad en Quito, Ecuador last modified 2003-12-29 23:31

¿Cómo puede concretarse la aplicación de herramientas tecnológicas?

IICD roundtable to support telecenter policy implementation in Mali last modified 2002-06-23 11:15

Mali has adopted an ambitious telecenter policy to attain its objective of poverty eradication through an emphasis on local democracy, development and good governance.

Photographs and voices from the Karamajong Cluster last modified 2003-08-12 11:03

In April 2002, the CAPE Unit distributed disposable cameras among pastoralists living in an area which stretches between Kenya, Uganda, Sudan, and Ethiopia.

Financial management training for IICD project partners last modified 2003-11-12 17:16

The control and management of resources as has been identified as one of the vital factors in project management and success.

Working towards sustainable school-based IT labs last modified 2003-11-11 16:05

During an informal discussion, several secondary schools in Zambia exchanged ideas on how to address the sustainability of computers in their schools.

La Red, una herramienta para el pequeño productor last modified 2003-12-29 23:30

Varios expertos de IICD impulsan el uso efectivo de las tecnologías. Dictaron algunas charlas.

ICT roundtable workshop on health in Mali last modified 2002-12-04 11:46

From 10 to 13 April, IICD co-organised an ICT roundtable workshop on health in Mali.

IICD Zambia activities profiled last modified 2002-06-19 10:49

From 22-25 April 2002, IICD and partners organised a series of ICT-related activities in Lusaka, Zambia.

Socio-cultural factors and ICT adoption last modified 2003-08-07 09:58

How important are local socio-cultural factors in the implementaton of an ICT project? Drawing on research from Jamaica and Tanzania, Marjon Hagenaars concludes that the cultural dimensions of an ICT development project are as important as the organisational, technical and financial dimensions that are normally addressed.

Project partners benefit from 'web week' in Tanzania last modified 2003-07-23 17:14

The ‘World Wide Web Week’ that IICD and its Tanzanian national training partners organised in Dar es Salaam, was considered successful. Harry Hare wrote an article on this event.

Premio Betinho de APC last modified 2003-07-23 11:51

En el ano 2003, el Premio Betinho de APC se otorgara en reconocimiento a ejemplos destacados del trabajo con tecnologias de informacion y comunicacion (TIC) que sirven a mejorar la vida de las personas y comunidades, en Latinoamerica y el Caribe.

APC Betinho Communications Prize last modified 2003-07-23 11:44

In 2003, the APC Betinho Prize will be awarded to up to three outstanding examples of information and communication technology (ICT) initiatives that are improving the lives of people and communities in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Reportage sur les NTIC au Burkina Faso last modified 2003-04-29 09:46

Un film documentaire, "Etat des lieux des NTIC au Burkina Faso" a été réalisé par les journalistes du Club @robase.

Séminaire GTP à Bobo-Dioulasso last modified 2003-03-24 10:53

Un grand nombre d'enseignants ont participé à un séminaire sur le thème : L’enseignement et les NTIC : défis et enjeux au Burkina Faso.

IICD and Anne Frank House partner in Global Teenager Project last modified 2003-05-12 13:43

The Anne Frank House and IICD are working together on intercultural educational exchange programmes linked to the Global Teenager Project.

ICT practitioners in Tanzania and Uganda share e-Learning experiences last modified 2003-03-31 09:23

On 19th March 2003, the Tanzania Global Development Learning Centre (TGDLC) was the Tanzanian end of a first videoconference that brought together more than 50 people to discuss e-Learning opportunities and challenges in Africa.

Sharing With Other People Network sets up in Tanzania last modified 2003-03-31 09:44

Efforts to share knowledge on the applications of ICTs to development in Tanzania have been boosted with the establishment of a local networking initiative. Simbo Ntiro charts its progress.

Website Contest will deepen the Global Teenager Project in Ghana last modified 2007-11-19 10:08

In June 2002 GTP’s project manager, Nele Blommestein, visited Ghana to complete the project formulation phase in collaboration with Ebenezer Malcolm, the coordinator of the Ghana Learning Circles and head of Rescue Mission Ghana. The result is proposal to add a website contest as a learning activity to the existing Learning Circles, which will deepen the impact of GTP Ghana.

ICT plans caught up in Ugandan bureaucracy last modified 2002-10-07 14:00

The Internet is coming to Uganda's rural districts - offering scope for government and citizens to interact with each other. Peter Lievense reports from some IICD-supported activities at the district level.

iConnect Ghana launched last modified 2007-03-06 12:49

In 2002, IICD’s partners in Ghana launched iConnect Ghana as a tool for local knowledge exchange on ICT-enabled development.

Le partage de connaissances pour le développement de l'Afrique last modified 2004-09-29 09:34

Les Burkinabè doivent définir eux-mêmes leurs priorités, leurs défis et travailler ensemble au partage des connaissances pour le développement de leur pays.

Website contest for GTP Ghana schools last modified 2006-08-28 12:04

Students and teacher master tools required for developing websites.

ICT Roundtable Workshop on Education Zambia (2000) - Reference Report last modified 2003-02-03 17:07

This report about the educational sector in Zambia has been produced by the Ministry of Education (Government of the Republic of Zambia) in conjunction with IICD (International Institute for Communication and Development - Netherlands).

TiCbolivia launch generates public interest last modified 2002-06-11 18:58

11 November 2001 On November 7, a network event was held in La Paz to promote the Bolivian Country Programme: TiCBolivia. The event enabled IICD's local partners to present the first results of the Programme to policy makers, practitioners, media and the general public.

ICT Roundtable Workshop Continuing Medical Education Uganda (2003) ' Report last modified 2004-01-19 11:21

A report on the Roundtable workshop for rural health workers in November 2003.

Valuable lessons learned in IICD's Country Programme Ghana 2003 last modified 2006-08-28 12:06

In 2003, IICD has worked with its local partners to assess the results and impact of IICD's Country Programme in Ghana.

Lifelong Learning Skills workshop Zambia (2003) - Report last modified 2004-01-20 18:21

A report on the Lifelong Learning Skills workshop which was held in November 2003.

Sekondi Knowledge Centre in Ghana launched last modified 2003-10-23 13:04

GINKS has set up a knowledge centre at Sekondi to meet the needs of the Sekondi community.

Développer la filière karité grâce aux NTIC last modified 2003-09-04 16:32

Tidiani Ouédraogo réalise une étude sur le rôle des TIC dans le développement de la filière karité au Burkina Faso avec le soutien d’IICD.

Agronegocios utilizando las TIC en Bolivia last modified 2003-09-30 13:11

Quien hubiera podido imaginar hace pocos años atrás en Bolivia, que el avance tecnológico podría brindar soluciones a problemas concretos de las comunidades rurales.

New head of CTO outlines priorities last modified 2003-09-11 12:26

The Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation is a London-based international organisation with some 50 full and associate Commonwealth member countries.

Networking non-Western artists for change last modified 2003-09-30 11:45

Profile of RAIN, a network of artists' initiatives from countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America.

eBrain fosters ICT sharing in Zambia last modified 2007-09-11 16:34

IICD local networking partners are developing a knowledge sharing community on the use of ICTs in Zambia.

Lessons from the field: ICTs and microfinance last modified 2005-01-17 13:04

In Bolivia, one microfinance institution is providing ATM-enabled banking services to Bolivians who do not have access to the traditional banking system.

Rencontre délégation IICD/Togunet et Ministre de la communication et des NTIC last modified 2004-06-01 17:43

Des responsables d'IICD ont rencontré le Ministre de la communication et des NTIC.

Visite de la délégation d'IICD/TOGUNET à Fana et Koulikoro last modified 2004-06-01 17:30

Les télécentres de Fana, Kita et Koulikoro ont bénéficié d'un appui dans le cadre du lancement du réseau de ToguNet, afin de mener quelques activités à l'occasion de la fête de l'Internet, qui a eu lieu du 17 au 21 mars 2004. Une délégation d’IICD visite Fana et Koulikoro.

Setting up an environmental information network in Ghana last modified 2003-02-12 17:05

Today, environmental researchers in Ghana can use ICTs to access databases across the country.

Trainingscentre in Accra, Ghana opened its doors! last modified 2003-06-16 15:23

End of August the first group of Web-Developers was delivered by the Centre for Information and Communication Technology (CICT) in Accra, Ghana. CICT was established this year to offer advanced training in Information and Communication Technologies, as a follow up to a National ICT Roundtable Conference organised by IICD.

Roundtable workshop "Improving market access" last modified 2005-12-23 12:42

Market Access Workshop held at the Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research at the University of Ghana, Legon 21 - 24 January 2003

Comment consolider le site burkina-ntic? last modified 2003-06-20 17:02

Il s’est tenu le samedi 03 mai 2003 l’atelier sur le renforcement du site burkina-ntic.

Rural radio in agricultural extension last modified 2003-06-19 12:46

Drawing on the example of Ghana, this paper calls for national communication and media strategies which incorporate pluralistic approaches to the media.

From chalk to ICT: Uganda embraces ICT-supported education strategy last modified 2002-06-10 14:16

When talking about information and communication technologies (ICTs) being used to achieve sustainable development in African countries, what normally comes to mind is the telecommunications and utility service sectors. Charlotte Kawesa describes how the Ugandan government, with support from IICD, is incorporating ICTs in teacher training.

eBusiness to change the lives of Tanzanian farmers last modified 2002-06-20 10:43

In Tanzania, a pioneering project seeks to empower farmers and strengthen rural economies through e-business. According to Nicodemus Odhiambo, the project will help transform the country from an essentially agrarian economy to a more knowledge-based society.

Ghana update seminar focused on web content last modified 2003-06-16 15:24

On 10 June 2002, Atlantic Computer Training, ACT Ghana Ltd., and the International Institute for Communication and Development (IICD) organised a one-day Technical Update Seminar on web content development.

Busy incubating ICTs in Ghana last modified 2003-02-03 12:35

Busy Internet in Accra is leading the way in providing affordable access and in supporting local ICT companies.

ICTs enhance agricultural information delivery in Ghana last modified 2007-03-06 12:53

The Ghana Agricultural Information Network System was established in 1991 to promote access to research information. Simon Osei introduces its activities.

ICT Roundtable Workshop Education Uganda (2000) - Reference Report last modified 2003-02-03 17:09

On the 3rd of July 2000 an IICD roundtable hosted by the Ministry of Education and Sports is to take place at Kampala, Uganda.

Tanzania Hivos-IICD Roundtable Workshop Summary Report last modified 2002-12-04 12:18

From the 24th till the 27th of November 1999 an ICT roundtable workshop was held in Dar-Es-Salaam, Tanzania. That it was a major success is shown by the 20 project ideas it delivered. Here you find a summary of the proceedings and results.

Child rights radio in West Africa last modified 2004-06-01 14:43

I am a child but I have my rights too! is a radio programme produced by children and aired across West Africa.

Second national ICT projects workshop in Tanzania last modified 2003-11-10 16:31

The Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology (COSTECH) and SWOPNet are organising the second annual national ICT projects workshop.

More web training for Tanzanian partners last modified 2003-11-10 13:12

Around twenty project partners of IICD in Tanzania recently participated in a follow-up course on web technologies enabling them to better manage their websites.

IICD launches french and spanish webpages last modified 2005-01-17 13:01

IICD lanza las páginas web francesas y españolas.<br /> IICD lance les pages web françaises et espagnoles.

Ghana establishes ICT policy strategy for the health sector last modified 2003-06-16 15:24

The Ministry of Health in Ghana has developed an ICT Policy and Strategy for the health sector. The Policy Strategy is the result of discussions by representatives of the Ministry of Health and other stakeholders in the Health Sector in Ghana during and after the ICT Roundtable workshop on the Health Sector, November 1999. The Policy and Strategy is a starting point for an ICT programme priority area in the health sector in Ghana, currently in formulation. The Internet Society of Ghana and IICD provide advice in the Policy, Strategy and Programme formulation.

National ICT Roundtable Conference Zambia (1998) - Summary Report last modified 2004-11-08 00:03

This report summarises the results of the National ICT Roundtable in Zambia held between November 1998 in Lusaka. The workshop was chaired by Mr. S. Habeenzu who undertook the co-ordination on behalf of Zamnet Communications Ltd with support of the Ministry of Communication and Transport (MoCT) and the International Institute for Communication and Development (IICD). Global Business Network (GBN) facilitated the workshop.

ICT Roundtable Conference Ghana - Reference Report last modified 2006-11-06 18:38

This is the Reference Report from the National Roundtable Workshop which took place in Accra in May, 1998. The report provides an overview of the ICT policies and infrusrtructure in Ghana

ISO certification for Tanzanian ICT business last modified 2006-07-11 16:01

IICD national training partner Soft-Tech Consultants are pursuing ISO certification of their services.

The impact of cybercafés on information services in Uganda last modified 2003-04-09 09:57

A study published in the online journal First Monday assesses the impact of cybercafés on the provision of information services in Uganda.

Formation technique pour les enseignants du programme GTP last modified 2003-08-26 12:21

Du 23 au 27 juin dernier IICD et ZCP ont initié un atelier de formation à Ouagadougou pour les enseignants des lycées francophones qui participent au Global Teenager Projet (GTP).

Health education in Ghana ' Can digital media offer anything new? last modified 2003-03-31 15:14

In February 2003, the Health Foundation of Ghana hosted two awareness raising workshops to increase awareness of possibilities created by digital media and consultation among the relevant Government and NGO community in Ghana.

Training the trainers to bridge the urban-rural divide last modified 2003-04-03 16:51

Harry Hare reports on a workshop for ICT trainers from throughout Tanzania.

Potential uses of ICTs by small and micro enterprises in Ghana and Kenya last modified 2003-04-02 15:56

Research from Ghana and Kenya indicates that small businesses in Africa lack awareness regarding ICT potentials in their operations. Business clustering however seems to have a positive effect on the uptake of ICTs by individual enterprises.

Post-event report Information Security seminar, March 2004, Zambia last modified 2004-05-12 16:27

With the increasing spread of viruses and worms through the Internet and E-mail, and the enormous costs involved with loss of data by these or other causes, Information Security has become a topic that can no longer be ignored. Whilst most commercial companies have in-house IT managers or contracted IT firms to handle their Information Security, in project and NGO organizations this is often not the case. Therefore a seminar for IICD project members and other partners and NGOs within Lusaka to tackle this issue was held on March 31st, 2004 in cooperation with ColdReed Communications. The aim of the seminar was to increase the participants’ knowledge of what threats are common in Zambia, what they can do to be prepared and to avoid them, and how to minimise damage should they encounter them. <br /> <br /> Find the full report below.

Training Global Teenager participants for French Learning Circles last modified 2002-09-11 16:45

Teachers and coordinators that are going to participate in the French Learning Circles from IICD’s Global Teenager project, recently upgraded their ICT skills.

Burkinabe ministries participate in training programme on websites last modified 2002-09-20 13:18

Convinced that ICTs can be an important tool to improve relations between the government and its citizens, various ministries of Burkina Faso recently participated in a training programme on website development.

Ondas Libres, experiencia boliviana se destaca en encuentro internacional last modified 2008-08-25 13:53

En abril 2004, se realizó en Quito-Ecuador un encuentro latinoamericano de comunicadores/as denominado Onda Rural: radio, TIC y desarrollo rural.

Stimulating local digital health content in Ghana last modified 2007-03-08 13:41

The Health Foundation of Ghana and Gamos recently organised local awareness workshops as this IICD-supported research project kicked off.

Technical update seminar IICD/DELGI in Burkina Faso last modified 2002-09-27 14:45

16 August 2001 On July 10 IICD and DELGI organised a technical update seminar on the utilisation of new Information and Communication Technologies for development in Burkina Faso. This informative seminar was attended by 45 participants.

Zambians learn how to maintain ICT infrastructure last modified 2002-09-25 17:31

On 2 November 2001, IICD and its training partners Microlink Technologies and the the University of Zambia organised a technical update seminar for local organisations.

Ecuador ICT roundtable on livelihood opportunities (2003) - Summary report last modified 2003-08-26 12:13

IICD's Country Programme Ecuador was launched during a Roundtable workshop last June in Ibarra. The report includes a series of policy recommendations on ICTs in agriculture in Ecuador as well as nine project ideas.

New CEO of Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation last modified 2003-08-20 13:23

The Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation (CTO) is pleased to announce that the Council has appointed Dr. Ekwow Spio-Garbrah, a Ghanaian national, as its next Chief Executive Officer, effective September 8, 2003.

The care for end user and beneficiaries approach last modified 2003-08-26 12:19

The first ICT awareness seminar for mid-level and senior managers based in Arusha, Tanzania was held last 19 June, 2003 at the MS-Training Centre for Development Cooperation (MS-TCDC).

Harness ICT potential, Tanzanian Government advised last modified 2004-03-02 15:16

The government has been advised to harness potential of ICT to boost performance in education delivery and management.

Local ICT website in Bolivia online last modified 2002-06-11 19:01

9 November 2001 During a network event in La Paz, Bolivia on November 7, IICD and its partners presented a new local website: T i CBolivia. On this (Spanish) website, visitors can find information on the ICT projects, activities and local news.

Accra training centre opens its doors last modified 2003-06-16 15:23

End of August 1999, the first group of Web-Developers was delivered by the Centre for Information and Communication Technology (CICT) in Accra, Ghana. CICT was established this year to offer advanced training in Information and Communication Technologies, as a follow up to a National ICT Roundtable Conference organised by IICD.

Seminar on Microsoft licensing issues &amp; alternatives last modified 2002-09-02 15:53

On Thursday April 25th 2002 Zamcom Mass Media Education Trust (Zamcom) hosted and executed a Technical Update Seminar on upcoming changes in Microsoft software licensing policy, and the projected consequences in costs and licensing procedures for end-users. The seminar provided an overview of the various existing Microsoft licensing arrangements, their particular contract renewal deadlines, and demonstrated and issued tools with which seminar participants can analyze their own PC and/or network license environments for unlicensed software. The seminar subsequently presented information on possible alternative licensing arrangements offered by Microsoft, such as collective procurement, and addressed Open Source/Free Software solutions. The seminar provided a platform for a local Microsoft representative to directly answer questions from workshop attendees regarding MS Licensing issues, and hosted a practical showcase of the Linux Operating System and Star Office applications suite by a Linux expert from local IICD partner organization Microlink Technologies Ltd. The seminar was attended by a diverse group of local IICD associates and third party individuals, mainly from IT departments of local public and private organizations. Among other outcomes, the seminar generated a renewed interest in a Zambian electronic User Group around Open Source, in which attendees and other IT professionals can continue to exchange information and queries regarding Open Source technology in a Zambian context.

Capacity.org: Renforcement des capacités pour un développement en prise sur les TIC last modified 2004-11-16 09:22

Réalisé en collaboration avec l’IICD, ce bulletin examine les différentes approches qui s’efforcent de tenir compte de cette conception plus vaste de développement en prise sur les TIC.

Capacity.org on ICT-enabled development last modified 2003-07-17 12:15

This special issue of Capacity.org was compiled by IICD and highlights different approaches to ICT-enabled development.

eLink provides rural Internet access in Zambia last modified 2002-05-14 23:12

In November 2000 a new company, eLink Limited was launched in Lusaka, Zambia. The objective of eLink is to establish telecentre services across Zambia and to foster information and trade services in rural population centers.

Ojalá Chatsession at Smart Party in Amsterdam last modified 2007-11-19 09:49

Bolivian and Dutch students chat about sustainable development.

Tanzanian education roundtable generates 11 project proposals last modified 2002-12-04 15:45

Participants in a recent IICD-sponsored ICT Roundtable workshop in Tanzania developed 11 project proposals aiming to enhance the learning and teaching process in primary and secondary education.

Bolivia ICT roundtable on environment and sustainable economic development (2000) - Netherlands embassy speech last modified 2002-07-23 19:20

En la Hivos-IICD Mesa Redonda TIC en Bolivia, el Embajador holandés en Bolivia presentó su visión sobre la política de cooperación al desarrollo de Holanda en Bolivia, y, el papel de las Tecnologías de Información y Comunicación en los programas de cooperación al desarrollo.

Résultats de Premier Focus Group au Burkina Faso last modified 2004-08-02 17:00

Ceci est un résumé du premier rapport de suivi-évaluation du programme de pays au Burkina Faso.

Zambia's ICT Policy: How well is the process? last modified 2004-07-27 12:56

This policy briefing is supported by IICD and published by Panos Southern Africa in collaboration with IN-Zambia partners.

La Importancia de las NTICs en la Educación last modified 2004-07-30 09:41

La capacidad y la competitividad en el manejo de información y comunicación es la clave para ayudar a los estudiantes a utilizar a lo largo de su vida el aprendizaje como medio para resolver problemas, actuar éticamente, planear el futuro y prepararse para el cambio.

Faster Internet through Internet Exchange Point for Tanzanian Internet Users last modified 2004-07-30 10:26

Tanzanian Internet users whose Internet Services Providers are peering at the newly launched Tanzania Internet Exchange (TIX) Point are said to be enjoying an upto 60-times faster access to local content, this is according to Suhail Sheriff, the Interim Chairman of the Tanzania Internet Service Providers Association (TISPA).

Networking: Cardinal for Information Society last modified 2004-08-24 15:02

For years, the notion ‘two heads are better than one’ has been able to cut across borders and earned to a far great extent such credibility.

Reporting on the Regional ICT Policy Advocacy Workshop in Kenya last modified 2004-09-28 12:08

Several Information exchange and Networking (IN) partners of IICD from Tanzania, Uganda en Zambia participated in the workshop.

21 equipos de computación entregados por transredes a los proyectos TIC de Santa Cruz, Bolivia last modified 2004-08-27 13:29

Gracias a las Gestiones realizada por el encargado del programa nacional para Bolivia Dr. Stijn van der Krogt de IICD.

Telemedicine hampered by infrastructure and awareness – says Tanzanian health expert during seminar by SWOPNet last modified 2004-09-30 15:32

Dr. Msamanga of MUHEF said this during the seminar of Sharing With Other People Network (SWOPNet) in Dar es Salaam which was linked via video conferencing to Kampala, Uganda.

Una visita al tele centro de Presto en Chuquisaca,Bolivia last modified 2004-09-30 15:35

En fines de Agosto, funcionarios encargados con la Programa Nacional Bolivia de IICD, visitaban unos de los Telecentros en Presto, Chuquisaca. Allí encontraban el señor Sabino Ramos Choque, un participante en el curso “Manejo de Tele centros” en Santa Cruz en el mes de Julio. Tambien fue uno de los administradores de los ocho tele centros a través del país. En esta noticia señor Choque comparte sus primeras experiencias con Tecnologías para la Información y la Comunicación (TIC). Señor Choque es una persona que habla poco español y prefiere hablar Quecha!

TanEdu e-Newsletter: your source for educational updates in Tanzania last modified 2008-01-18 16:52

Tanzania Education and Information Services Trust (TanEdu) started producing monthly news bulletins since June 2004.

IICD partner wins first prize in AISI Media Awards last modified 2004-09-30 15:26

Togunet, an information networking partner of IICD in Mali, won the the first prize of the AISI-GTZ radio category of the 2004 AISI Media Awards on Promoting the Information Society in Africa.

Farmer Information Support Project Inaugurated last modified 2007-03-06 13:05

The Farmer Information Support project is a three months pilot programme on using Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) such as radio, mobile telephony and Internet to conduct an interactive, farmer distance-learning program in Integrated Crop and Pest Management (ICPM) as well as market information. The launch took place on August 25th amongst over one hundred farmers and extension officers, as well as officials from the Ministry of Food and Agriculture, various Non Governmental Organisations (NGOs) and residents of the Navrongo Community.

ICT Advocacy awards last modified 2004-10-18 10:55

Two information networking partners in Uganda win recognition awards given out by the Uganda Communications Commission.

APCOB Recibe premio del Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo last modified 2004-10-28 14:17

APCOB (Apoyo para el Campesino Indígena del Oriente Boliviano) ha sido premiado por el BID, a través de su Fondo Fiduciario para la Inclusión Social. Elegido junto con otros dos (uno de Colombia y otro del Brasil) de entre 90 postulaciones.

El Ministerio de Educación Boliviana se integra a la red Latinoamericana de Portales Educativos last modified 2004-11-08 13:17

El Ministerio de Educación, un socio de IICD, firmó el acuerdo de cooperación regional en políticas de informática educativa y el acta de constitución de la Red Latinoamericana de portales educativos. Fue la primera Reunión de Ministros de Educación de América Latina sobre tecnologías para la Educación, realizada en Chile el pasado 26 y 27 de agosto.

Embedding ICT in development last modified 2004-10-28 11:34

How can Information and Communication Technology (ICT) support development efforts?

La Red Infodesarrollo.ec de Ecuador cuenta con su portal last modified 2004-10-29 13:23

La Red ecuatoriana de información y comunicación para el desarrollo, una iniciativa multisectorial (gobierno, sociedad civil y sector privado), busca fortalecer una comunidad de organizaciones en Ecuador.

TiCBolivia: Boletín del Programa Chaski last modified 2004-11-08 11:13

El Programa Chaski lanzó el Boletín del mes de Octubre.

Embedding ICT at sector level: the case of agriculture in Bolivia last modified 2004-11-08 11:38

Lessons learned from experiences in Bolivia regarding initiatives undertaken by the government, NGOs, and grass-root organisations in collaboration with IICD.

Information Security Seminar in the Copperbelt, Zambia last modified 2004-11-08 11:49

Due to the success of the first Information Security Seminar held in Lusaka, ColdReed and IICD decided to try and reach people further a field than just the capital city.

Monthly e-educational updates by TanEdu last modified 2004-11-08 12:45

IICD’s project partner Tanzania Education and Information Services Trust (TanEdu) releases monthly newsletters with educational updates in Tanzania.

Comic CD Rom on HIV/AIDS launched last modified 2004-11-15 16:45

The first comic CD Rom to be designed by a Ghanaian on HIV/AIDS with a special focus on the youth, was formally launched in a preview in Accra last week, much to the delight of a cross section of students drawn from a number of second cycle institutions in the city.

Avec la télémédecine Linux s'installe dans les hôpitaux du Mali last modified 2004-11-11 11:51

Après Ségou et Sikasso, les médecins du CHU de Point G sont à leur tour en formation.

Linux et téléradiologie IKON à l'hôpital de Ségou et de Sikasso au Mali last modified 2004-11-11 12:29

Dans les hôpitaux régionaux Nianakoro Fomba de Ségou et de Sikasso, c'est tenue une formation du personnel médical à l'utilisation de l'outil informatique en vue de la phase d'exécution du projet de téléradiologie IKON.

Mali: Séminaire national d'information et d'échange sur l'utilisation des NTIC dans le domaine de la santé last modified 2004-11-11 12:59

Organisée par le réseau ToguNet avec l'appui de IICD, la rencontre a regroupé les responsables de l'administration sanitaire, le secteur privé, les centres de santé communautaire, les membres du réseau ToguNet, les organisations et particuliers.

East Africa Regional eGovernment Strategy Workshop last modified 2004-11-12 13:34

Dar es Salaam will be the host of the first East Africa electronic Government workshop.

Aprender el uso de Internet y correo electrónico en Cobija, Bolivia last modified 2004-11-22 12:03

Eliana Rojas, responsable de proyecto TIC de CIDOB, se encarga de capacitar a todos los directorios de las diferentes organizaciones en el país que están representado por CIDOB.

La première réunion de groupe cibles du Mali last modified 2004-12-17 08:28

Le sujet de la discussion du premier ‘focus group’ du Mali portait sur les bénéficiaires.

Intégration des NTIC dans l’éducation au Burkina Faso last modified 2004-11-22 13:47

La Direction Régionale des cascades Banfora donne l’exemple.

The Yam Pukri youth forum last modified 2004-11-22 14:16

Sylvestre Ouédraogo describes how a youth forum on the Internet is broadening the horizons of young people throughout Burkina Faso.

Analysis of IICDs Telecentres pilot project in Mali last modified 2005-01-18 12:19

In 2002 IICD started a pilot project in Mali, establishing telecentres in three different communes in close cooperation with local operators.

Internet dans les communes du Mali: IICD analyse ses projets pilotes de télécentres à Fana, Kita et Koulikoro last modified 2004-12-22 09:06

Au Mali, au sortir de la rencontre internationale Bamako 2000 sur le thème Internet et les passerelles du développement, l’ancien Président de la République Alpha Oumar Konaré, avait nourrit l’ambition de voir connecter à Internet toutes les communes du Mali.

La inclusión de las TIC en el ámbito sectorial: el caso de la agricultura en Bolivia last modified 2004-12-13 13:49

¿Por qué se torna necesaria una estrategia TIC para el sector agrícola?

Spreading the impact of community radio stations across Zambia last modified 2004-12-14 13:05

The emerging of advanced ICTs address challenges that have continued to hinder development in rural communities.

IICD’s first Focus Group Meeting in Mali last modified 2004-12-22 09:08

Beneficiaries were the main theme for discussion of the first Focus Group in Mali.

WSIS round two, phase two - African perspectives last modified 2005-01-18 10:05

Ms. Aida Opoku-Mensah, member of IICD's International Advisory Board, believes that the upcoming WSIS regional conference in Accra, Ghana, is important for all African development actors.

Report Information Management Training by Coldreed, Zambia last modified 2005-01-18 12:51

With IICD supported Livelihoods projects currently reaching implementation stage, the need for capacity development in Information Management for the projects teams was identified.

A winner of the Yeomans Award; Fundación AGRECOL Andes, Bolivia last modified 2005-02-03 22:32

Three awards for the inaugural Yeomans Award for Local Content were handed out on February 3rd, 2005. One of the winners, the Fundación AGRECOL Andes, Bolivia, is part of the TIC-Bolivia programme supported by SDC and IICD.

Post-Event Report: Computer Magazine Radio Report last modified 2005-02-08 16:21

The Copperbelt University Computer Society organised a 13-week radio show called “Computer Magazine” to help create awareness of the importance of ICT’s in general. Sponsored by the e-Brain Forum and in collaboration with Community Radio adio Ichengelo, this radio show targeted the ordinary Zambian who did not have enough exposure to computers. Below is an exerpt of the post-event evaluation report which can be downloaded in full.

APCOB, one of twenty UNESCO finalists last modified 2005-03-31 13:34

APCOB, a project partner of IICD, has gained recognition by being selected as one of the twenty among the finalists of UNESCO's call for “good ideas and best practices in local content production and distribution in Latin America”, launched in November 2004.

APCOB, uno de veinte finalistas last modified 2005-03-09 15:10

APCOB, un socio de IICD, ha ganado el reconocimiento por ser seleccionado como uno de los veinte entre los finalistas de la llamada de UNESCO's para las "buenas ideas y las mejores prácticas en la producción contenta local y de la distribución en América latina", lanzadas en noviembre de 2004.

FOSS weekend workshop in Uganda last modified 2005-03-17 13:24

February 25-27 2005, the East African Centre for Open Source Software (EACOSS) in conjunction with the Uganda Institute of Communication Technology and the International Institute for Communication and Development (IICD) ran the first-ever Open Source Software Weekend in Uganda.

Evaluation report Uganda 2004 last modified 2005-04-26 10:02

In 2004 the Monitoring & Evaluation programme took off in Uganda. Early in the year a local M&E partner was found who collected many questionnaires, analysed the results and organised the first evaluation meeting in November. During this meeting, referred to as Focus Group meeting, all project managers were present. They discussed the evaluation results openly and found solutions together. In this way, a learning process took place which in 2005 will continue to benefit IICD’s local partners in Uganda.

Plaidoyer pour une meilleure connectivité Internet au Mali last modified 2005-04-15 10:48

Le programme de lobbying et plaidoyer coordonné par Togunet a commencé au Mali.

EACOSS rolls out last modified 2005-07-29 10:03

The East African Centre for Open Source Software has passed out its first class of students who took a Linux systems administration course at their campus in Nakawa near Kampala.

Uganda ICT Journalism Awards last modified 2005-04-18 10:42

I-Network and IICD reward insightful print/web, broadcasting and photo reportages of ICT issues.

Evaluation report Zambia 2004 last modified 2005-04-26 11:05

At the end of 2004 the Monitoring & Evaluation programme really took off in Zambia. Halfway into the year a local M&E partner organisation was found, TEL, who collected questionnaires, analysed the results and organised the first evaluation meeting early December. During this so called Focus Group meeting all project managers were present. They discussed the evaluation results openly and found solutions together. In this way, a learning process took place which will in 2005 continue to benefit IICD's local partners in Zambia.

Evaluating the Capacity Development programme in Burkina Faso last modified 2005-04-26 11:11

Since 2002 IICD's local Monitoring and Evaluation partner is active collecting data and analysing the results. In 2004 the Monitoring & Evaluation programme really took of in Burkina Faso. This resulted in the second evaluation meeting, which was organised in February 2005. During this so called Focus Group meeting all project managers were present to discuss the Capacity Development programme. They discussed the evaluation results openly and found solutions together. In this way, a learning process took place which will in 2005 continue to benefit IICD's local partners in Burkina Faso.

TanEdu newsletter – your source for educational updates in Tanzania last modified 2005-05-24 16:03

IICD’s project partner TanEdu welcomes Top 20 Form Four 2004 students.

ICTs: catalyst for enhancement of Zambia’s informal sector last modified 2005-07-15 09:56

Bruce Kaunda, a member of MIND, has written an article which involves one of the IICD-supported Small Initiative Fund projects, namely the Ndola Resource Centre.

Finalists named in global competition for achievement in using ICT for Development last modified 2005-06-24 12:01

Nominees support rural Bolivians with access to banking services, improve farmers' livelihoods, and more.

Ordina, EACOSS en IICD geven Open Source in Afrika een zetje last modified 2005-07-01 13:11

Samenwerking tussen Ordina, EACOSS en IICD stimuleert brede inzet van Open Source Software in ontwikkelingslanden.

IICD drills training partners in Zambia last modified 2005-07-01 14:16

An account of the Train-the-Trainer workshop in Zambia, April 2005

HP, Nepad, Uganda sign e-schools deal last modified 2005-07-08 13:09

HP, the Ugandan government and Nepad e-Africa Commission have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU), to formalise Uganda's participation in the Nepad e-schools demonstration project.

Stakeholders build strategy to integrate ICT in the Tanzanian secondary education last modified 2005-07-15 12:26

Tanzania is drawing up a long-term and ambitious ICT strategy.

ICT experts probe methods in Tanzania to train medics outside hospitals last modified 2005-07-15 11:08

ICT experts are probing seriously on how to develop modern distance learning in medical science subjects that involved practical lessons.

Medical doctors exchange great lessons in e-health seminar last modified 2005-07-15 11:32

Medical doctors working in various hospitals in Dar es Salaam were able to share their knowledge and experiences on e-health issues during a one-day seminar at the University of Dar es Salaam’s Computing Centre (UCC) on January 22, 2005.

Ousséni Zongo d’IICD: Les TIC peuvent contribuer à limiter l’exode rural last modified 2005-07-20 11:32

L’institut international pour la communication et le développement (IICD) depuis quelques années a initié des projets dans le domaine des NTIC au Burkina. C’est dans ce cadre que Ousséni Zongo et François Laureys d’IICD ont du 25 juin au 08 juillet 2005, effectué une tournée dans les localités concernées. Au terme de leurs travaux, nous avons rencontré Ousséni Zongo. Entretien.....

The Earth Report - Hands on featuring the Global Teenager Project Ghana last modified 2005-07-28 11:24

The GTP Ghana was selected by the World Earth Report (BBC World) for a special feature on ICTs and education.

La sécurité informatique: des défenses sérieuses s’imposent last modified 2006-02-01 10:31

Le réseau Burkina NTIC, le réseau d’échange d’information sur les nouvelles technologies de l’information et de la communication en collaboration avec l’IICD a organisé un séminaire sur la sécurité informatique.

Sahel Solidarité démarre ses activités TIC en collaboration avec IICD last modified 2005-07-29 10:42

L’ONG Sahel Solidarité, après deux ans de travail a enfin démarré officiellement son projet le 5 juillet 2005 dans le domaine des TIC.

Ugandan Linux guide to be used at Cape access points last modified 2005-08-31 14:53

The Linux guide of IICD’s project partner East African Centre for Open Source (EACOSS) emerges in South Africa.

Enhancing quality and access to good education through ICT last modified 2005-08-31 14:48

Sophie Koers speaks with Nic Moens, country programme manager in Tanzania for the International Institute for Communication and Development (IICD).

Uganda's President Museveni launches first NEPAD e-School in Africa last modified 2005-08-31 14:47

On 18 July 2005 His Excellency Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the President of Uganda, launched the first NEPAD e-School on the African continent at Bugulumbya Secondary School, Busobya Village in Kamuli District, Uganda.

Uganda’s Ministry of Tourism, Trade and Industry launches website and database last modified 2005-08-31 10:51

The Ministry of Tourism, Trade and Industry (MTTI) has been in the process of improving information flow management within the ministry, as well as between the ministry and its affiliated institutions.

TV Koodo: la plus belle chèvre journaliste sur l’écran de la télévision nationale du Burkina last modified 2005-08-31 14:49

Bientôt Chevrina la plus belle chèvre journaliste sur l’écran de la télévision nationale du Burkina (RTB) à partir du 31 Août 2005.

Sous le soleil des TIC: une expérience avec des artistes maliens last modified 2005-08-31 14:51

Ma visite au centre Soleil d’Afrique, un centre d’échanges artistiques et culturels au Burkina Faso. Par Théodore SOMDA

Atelier d’échange femmes et TIC au Mali last modified 2005-08-31 14:50

Le réseau Togunet, en collaboration avec ses partenaires à savoir IICD et la CAFO a organisé un atelier le samedi 13 Août 2005 dans la mouvance de la journée panafricaine des femmes. Les femmes ont massivement répondu à l’appel en venant de toutes les régions du Mali.

Goat and lizard on the agriculture beat in Burkina Faso last modified 2005-09-01 14:16

TV Koodo, a new television series in Burkina Faso dealing with agriculture and rural development issues, is set to air this week on national television in Burkina Faso.

Farmers' Internet cafe in Zambia last modified 2005-10-03 14:01

Chris Kakunta of the National Agricultural Information Services (NAIS), explains how agri-business experts improve their production through Internet access.

The Women’s Information for Development Network in Zambia last modified 2005-10-03 14:06

WIDnet is building a clearinghouse of information on women and gender initiatives in Zambia.

ICTs help transform lives of rural women in Zambia last modified 2005-09-06 16:21

The women of Kalomo district, some 400 kilometres South of Lusaka are influencing and transforming the face of the district, socially and economically with the help of new technologies.

Installing meshed Internet and VOIP in remote Bolivian towns last modified 2005-10-03 13:58

LocustWorld and IICD are building a wireless mesh and bringing internet connectivity and voice telephony in remote mountain towns to support the Bolivian agricultural economy. Joe Roper of LocustWorld installed the mesh and Voice over IP system in a couple of days with local assistance.

Le réseau de téléradiologie IKON du Mali last modified 2005-10-03 13:42

Il y a de cela un peu plus d’un siècle, Röntgen, en découvrant les rayons X, était loin de s’imaginer que sa découverte allait complètement bouleverser la pratique médicale dans le monde entier. Elle permit d’abord d’obtenir l’image des différents organes du corps humain sur support en cellophane. Par la suite l’avènement de l’informatique permit la numérisation de ces images, les rendant plus maniables, souples, précises et faciles à archiver.

Sharing the experiences of IICD project Ondas Libres – Free Waves last modified 2005-09-12 13:55

Leila Cortez of CIPCA, a Bolivian partner organisation of IICD, has been selected to be a speaker at the international conference 'Alternative Media-Tech Convergence'.

Case study: Kalomo Bwacha Women's ICT Club in Zambia last modified 2005-09-20 12:24

The Kalomo Bwacha Women's ICT Club in Zambia is the subject of a case study on women's IT enterprises in developing countries. In 2004 Kalomo Bwacha recieved a grant from the Open Knowledge Network Small Initiative Fund.

Portal on good ICT practices last modified 2005-09-28 16:25

The Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Danida) have overseen the creation of a web portal on lessons learned from projects where ICT was applied in sector programmes.

The IKON tele-radiology network in Mali last modified 2005-10-03 13:40

Slightly over a century ago, when Röntgen discovered X-rays, he could never have imagined that his discovery would revolutionise the practice of medicine throughout the world. Initially, X-rays made it possible to obtain images of the organs of the human body on cellulose film. Subsequently, the advent of information technology allowed these images to be digitised, making them easier to manipulate and archive, more flexible and more precise.

Evaluating the Capacity Development programme in Zambia last modified 2006-10-03 17:05

IICD’s capacity development programme in Zambia was the subject of the 2005 learning report. In general the report reflects a positive experience by the participants in different courses from 2002 onwards. Satisfaction and impact levels are encouraging, but also point to the challenge of improving organisational impact. The report is the result of continuous Monitoring & Evaluation activities in Zambia as a tool for self-evaluation and learning, conducted by Travaillant Vers Une Economie Liberale (TEL), the local M&E partner.

Conférence de Presse de réseau ToguNet au Mali last modified 2005-10-10 15:58

‘‘Les médias s’impliquent aux côtés de ToguNet en faveur d’une meilleure connectivité Internet au Mali’’

The Zambian Chawama Youth Project brings life skills to local youth and women through ICTs last modified 2005-10-14 16:40

Situated in the heart of Lusaka’s Chawama Township, the Chawama Youth Project has purposed to change the lives of youth once dormant into viable self-reliant and respectable people.

La promotion par viso-conférence du Docteur Romain Tohouri last modified 2005-10-17 12:56

Monsieur Tohouri est une des formateurs de REONet, le partenaire de formation de IICD au Mali.

Séminaire sur le thème: Agriculture et TIC à Sikasso last modified 2005-10-24 10:02

Le Réseau Togunet et son partenaire IICD ont organisé ce samedi 22 octobre 2005 un séminaire sur l’Agriculture et les TIC au cyber de la Sotelma à Sikasso. Une trentaine de participants ont répondu à l’appel. Ils viennent de Bamako, Bandiagara, Dioila, Fana, Kita, Koulikoro Sikasso. La plupart d’entre eux étaient à la table ronde organisée par IICD à Bamako au mois de septembre dernier. Il faut noter également la présence du coordonnateur du réseau Burkina-NTIC, Monsieur Sylvestre Ouédradgo,du reste spécialiste de l’agriculture, et Monsieur Moussa Joseph DAGANO de l’organisation FEPASSI du Burkina.

Les outils multimédias au service du monde rural, un atelier d’information d’IICD au Burkina Faso last modified 2005-10-24 13:19

Pour que les acteurs intervenants en milieu rural ne restent pas en marge des possibilités offertes par les outils multimédias, l’IICD en collaboration avec Burkina NTIC a organisé un séminaire d’information sur le thème Multimédia dans le monde rural, opportunités et facilités d’utilisation, le samedi 08 octobre 2005, à Ouagadougou.

Applying Open Source Software in a development context: expectations and experiences last modified 2006-02-01 10:32

Case study of the Uganda Martyrs University.

Including ICT in Uganda’s national poverty eradication action plan last modified 2006-02-01 10:34

Although several processes are currently under way in Uganda to use ICTs for development, the country’s Poverty Eradication Action Plan does not reflect ICTs as national priority. The National Planning Authority wishes to investigate if this should and can be changed.

Roundtable on ICT in the Tourism, Trade and Industry sector in Uganda last modified 2006-02-01 10:35

The critical role that ICTs play in development in the tourism, trade and industry sector has been long appreciated, as evidenced by their use in all the sector organisations. However, a lesson has also been learned that after implementing ICTs in organisations, the benefits expected to be enjoyed are sometimes not realised owing to lack of implementation policies, guidelines and plans.

Linking ICTs to poverty eradication in Uganda: report from a Roundtable workshop, 22-24 November, 2005 last modified 2006-02-01 10:31

Although several processes are currently underway in Uganda to use ICTs for development, the country’s Poverty Eradication Action Plan does not reflect ICTs as national priority. In November 2005, the National Planning Authority in collaboration with the Inter-agency ICT/eGovernance Taskforce met to discuss the issue and plan a way forward.

Rencontre de travail IICD et Ministère de la Communication et des Nouvelles Technologies du Mali last modified 2005-12-05 15:21

Les responsables de programmes pays de l’Institut International pour la Communication et le Développement (IICD) en mission au Mali ont rencontré le Ministre de la Communication et des Nouvelles Technologies (MCNT) le mercredi 30 novembre 2005. Avec le ministre Gaoussou Drabo, M. François Laureys et M. Stijn Van der Krogt de l’IICD sont parvenus à des accords pour une meilleure collaboration d’ici 2007.

ICT in the Tourism, Trade and Industry sector in Uganda last modified 2006-01-02 18:06

An account of the December 2005 Roundtable Workshop on ICT sector policy supported by IICD.

Information Network Infodesarrollo.ec nominated last modified 2006-01-02 17:54

Vote for the best website and ICT4D initiative in Ecuador.

ICT Knowledge Sharing & Information Management Forum Report last modified 2006-02-02 09:54

This is a brief report of the forum ‘ICT for Rural Knowledge Management and Sharing: An input into poverty reduction strategy?’

Launch of the Project Information Network in Mandé, Mali last modified 2006-02-02 09:53

The primary goal of this project is to solve the information and communication problems of farmers in the Mandé region, south of Bamako in Mali. The almost total lack of infrastructure in this region makes it very difficult for the implementing organisation Fabema to reach its constituent members and to inform them about activities, awareness workshops and market prices. Through a combination of telephone-Internet technology and an audio-based radio communication system (RAC), this project will establish a pilot network between the small town Bancoumana (where Fabema's headquarters are located) and Bamako (where the offices of 3AG are located) on the one hand, and four villages on the other hand.

Inauguration du Réseau d’information du Mandé last modified 2006-02-02 09:53

Le but primaire de ce projet est de résoudre l'information et les problèmes de transmission des fermiers dans la région du Mandé, dans le sud de Bamako au Mali.

Tanzanian govt ready to adopt ICTs in health services last modified 2006-02-14 08:50

The government is ready to adopt Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) in the provision of health services, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Hilda Gondwe, has said.

Monsieur Bra Amba Dolo de l’ONG 3AG last modified 2006-02-14 08:58

Monsieur Bra Amba Dolo de l’ONG 3AG, chargé du Projet « Réseau de Communication du Mandé ». Inauguré le 15 janvier 2006 à Bancoumana, le projet est né d’un partenariat 3AG, FABEMA, IICD.

Formation multimédia en langue locale, Sahel Solidarité relève le defi last modified 2006-02-17 17:05

Après le lancement officiel de ses activités de promotion de l’hygiène de l’eau et l’assainissement à partir des outils NTIC le 5 juillet 2005, Sahel Solidarité a formé jusqu’à ce jour 75 personnes (des enseignants, des élèves, des commerçants dans le domaine de la bureautique dans le département de bokin situé à environ 120km de ouaga dans la région nord.

Overcoming rural infrastructure barriers in Mali and Burkina Faso last modified 2006-03-10 10:16

The February 2006 issue of i4d features IICD’s ICT programmes in Mali and Burkina Faso.

Reflective report on fourth South – South Exchange Travelling Workshop last modified 2006-02-27 15:15

Shafiu Shaibu of the Ghanaian Social Enterprise Development Foundation of West Africa (SEND Foundation) was sponsored by IICD to participate in the forth South – South ICT enabled travelling workshop.