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Global Teenager Zambia launches new website — by Web editor — 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 — by Web editor — 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 — by admin — 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 — by AnnaGerrard — 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 — by AnnaGerrard — 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 — by AnnaGerrard — 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 — by Web editor — 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 — by admin — 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 — by admin — last modified 2007-12-07 12:51

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 — by Web editor — 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 — by Web editor — 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 — by admin — 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 — by AnnaGerrard — 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 — by AnnaGerrard — 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 — by AnnaGerrard — 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 — by AnnaGerrard — 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 — by AnnaGerrard — 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 — by Web editor — 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 — by Web editor — 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 — by admin — 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 — by admin — 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! — by Web editor — 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 — by admin — 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 — by Web editor — 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 — by admin — 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 — by Hilde Eugelink — 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 — by Hilde Eugelink — 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? — by Web editor — 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 — by Web editor — last modified 2007-11-05 09:53

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 — by Web editor — 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 — by Web editor — 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 — by admin — last modified 2007-09-14 11:07

A discussion paper by Esther Oduraa Ofei-Aboagye.

De wereld verandert — by Web editor — 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 — by admin — last modified 2008-01-22 15:43

“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 — by admin — last modified 2002-10-07 13:11

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? — by admin — 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 — by admin — 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 — by admin — 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 — by admin — 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 — by admin — 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 — by admin — 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 — by admin — 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 — by admin — 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 — by admin — 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! — by admin — last modified 2004-02-17 11:04

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

July 2003 edition of iConnect Ghana — by admin — 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 — by admin — 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 — by admin — 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 — by admin — 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 — by admin — 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 — by admin — 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 — by admin — 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 — by admin — 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 — by admin — 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 — by admin — 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 — by admin — 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 — by admin — 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' — by admin — 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 — by admin — 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 — by admin — 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 — by admin — 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 — by admin — last modified 2002-07-23 19:21

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