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IICD is looking for a Secretary/ Receptionist — by James Powell — last modified 2008-07-11 13:26

To compliment and strengthen our existing team, IICD is looking for an enthusiastic and team-oriented colleague to take responsibility for reception, secretarial and administrative tasks.

Development through dialogue: report of a research initiative — by Web editor — last modified 2008-07-15 09:26

Ms Cummings completed a research study of Dgroups which took place from September 2006 to July 2007. This study is part of the KIT Working Papers Series.

Consultants Inter Access released for African development — by Web editor — last modified 2008-07-03 15:06

Inter Access realised another ICT project in Burkina Faso. Senior consultants at Inter Access get the opportunity to address developing countries to contribute to its further development. Richard Uijen drew up a travel and mission report.

Using ICTs to develop local content for schools: What’s hot? — by Web editor — last modified 2008-06-30 09:29

There are plenty of theories about how ICTs can be used to develop local content for schools in developing countries, but very few actual examples from the field. A group of 22 educational practitioners from IICD-supported projects that use ICT to develop local content were therefore invited to share their experiences in a 4-day Cross Country Learning Event (CCLE) in Accra, Ghana at the end of May.

Mapping telecentres in Bolivia — by Web editor — last modified 2008-06-30 10:51

The National ICT for development network TICBolivia has published an information and mapping overview of telecentres, information centres and points of connection in Bolivia. This systemization serves the general public.

User-driven solutions: innovation in IICD's work — by Web editor — last modified 2008-06-30 09:28

ICTs have proven to help to solve development challenges. IICD's focus has not been on introducing technological innovation in development sectors purely because they were ‘innovative’ or new on the market. Instead IICD has rather employed participatory, multi-stakeholder approaches to identify and solve structural problems in key sectors such as education, health and agriculture.

‘Knowledge is Power for Service’: ICT at Morning Star School in Ghana — by Web editor — last modified 2008-06-30 10:42

On 27 May, a group of 22 schoolteachers, ministry officials, and ICT4E Network and Project Coordinators from eight countries, braved Accra’s rush-hour traffic for an early morning visit to Morning Star; a private Secondary School in the centre of town. They toured the Computer Labs and learned about the school’s experiences with integrating ICT into the curriculum.

Rural Connectivity and Energy for ICT in Jamaica — by Web editor — last modified 2008-06-30 09:28

In 2007, Valerie Gorden carried out a study on behalf of IICD and ICT4D Jamaica. She researched the availability and cost of Internet access in various locations in Jamaica, particularly the rural areas. This benchmark of the connectivity status in Jamaica as of November 2007, and six months hence, lays the foundations for continuing to monitor this status.

WIDnet celebrates 4th anniversary with open day and new booklet — by Web editor — last modified 2008-06-26 10:40

To mark the 4th anniversary of the Women’s Information for Development Network (WIDnet) in Zambia, the non-profit organisation is hosting an open day. The celebration also coincides with the launch of their very first mini-booklet – which outlines their mission and includes a compilation of recent stories and experiences from women who have come to the organisation for IT skills training.

Rural Connectivity and Energy for ICT: Jamaica Country Report — by Web editor — last modified 2008-06-30 09:29

In 2007, Valerie Gorden carried out a study on behalf of IICD and ICT4D Jamaica. She researched the availability and cost of Internet access in various locations in Jamaica, particularly the rural areas. This benchmark of the connectivity status in Jamaica as of November 2007, and six months hence, lays the foundations for continuing to monitor this status.