http://www.iicd.org daily 1 2007-08-06T09:32:35Z http://www.iicd.org/projects/articles/IICDprojects.import42 NGOs and Indigenous organisations in Bolivia have developed a large amount of ethnographic materials, which contain important Indigenous knowledge on culture and economic practises in Bolivia. These materials are available in writing, audio, images and video. Yet, these materials are difficult to conserve and cannot be presented and distributed in an integrated way. If this would happen, valuable material on these populations would disappear and cannot be reconstructed as some of the groups are loosing their traditions or because some of the groups are disappearing altogether. This would result in a loss of unique knowledge of important educational and cultural value. No publisher admin 2007-09-17T13:32:26Z IICDproject http://www.iicd.org/projects/articles/IICDprojects.import112 Since October 2001, ICO experimented with the introduction of Internet based radio programes including price information on the market of Santa Cruz for farmers in the Valleys of Santa Cruz. The positive impact of the project hitherto resulted in the preparation of a deepening/expansion project in the same region, including price information on national markets (actual prices and trends) provided by other organisations and information on local production volumes and production inputs to allow for a better planning of productoin and marketing on local level. The project will operate via one central office in Santa Cruz and three rural information centres. The centres are initially managed by ICO, but over time local communities are to take over management of the centres, seeking self-sustaining sales of services to the farmers and the wider community. No publisher admin 2005-08-05T07:24:06Z IICDproject http://www.iicd.org/projects/articles/IICDprojects.import36 Access to accurate and timely information is a critical prerequisite for national development. Policy-makers, planners, researchers, investors and the general public depend on reliable information for planning and decision-making. Lacking access and co-ordination of the Ghana's information flows is presenting an important bottleneck to effective and transparent policy formulation and implementation and thereby, good governance. Currently, in Ghana, a number of institutions and companies are developing electronic systems that cater to the varied information needs of such user groups. Among such institutions, however, there is very limited exchange of information and in terms of users, there is limited access. An example is the development of many databases at different government agencies in the absence of a coordinated system for information flows. The Ghanaian Ministry of Communications (MOC) has the mission to develop policies that will help to integrate communication technologies and public information systems. No publisher admin 2006-08-03T16:38:48Z IICDproject http://www.iicd.org/projects/articles/IICDprojects.import115 Foundation ACLO assists the development of the productive capacity of small farmers in Sopachuy - Tarvita, Alcalá, and El Villar, in the Department of Chuquisaca. The Foundation promotes the increment of production and agricultural productivity. This means improving food availability and generating a surplus for the market and, at the same time, the creation of agricultural economic organizations (or associations). In the area of the marketing of agricultural products, foundations have been laid to start creating the conditions that will allow the improvement of the current situation of agricultural producers working in the area served by the project. No publisher admin 2005-02-22T13:09:19Z IICDproject http://www.iicd.org/projects/articles/IICDprojects.import102 Identifying and informing public and private sector policy makers of the factors shaping successful information society partnerships between business, government, the public sector and civil society. No publisher admin Past activities 2006-08-03T16:31:37Z IICDproject http://www.iicd.org/projects/articles/IICDprojects.import111 This project allows farmers to gain access to information and knowledge on new markets for their produce. The project aims at increasing decision-making powers of producers. Project owner Ceprobol (semi-state) provides advice on export markets. The organisation is highly professional and has an important international network to promote exports. Furthermore, earlier projects at Ceprobol invested in information systems (large scale database on export markets, website and an advanced e-commerce platform). Yet, the organisation has hitherto focused exclusively on provision of services too larger exporters, therefore not accessible to small farmers. Earlier projects and funding agencies do not invest in training of project staff and in facilities and training of staff in the regions. As a result, the information is not reaching beneficiaries outside La Paz. Through this project, the organisation expresses interest in expanding services to small producers. As it is not possible to reach individual end users, it will be worked via -intermediaries- producer organisations and NGOs, who are eligible for fee advisory services on potential export markets. A needs assessment is conducted to find the actual needs of the small producer groups. The advisory services of Ceprobol are strengthened by means of enhancing ICT facilities and training of regional staff. Focus is on information and knowledge of conditions for exporting and potential export outlets of selected products. No publisher admin 2006-09-01T12:14:41Z IICDproject http://www.iicd.org/projects/articles/IICDprojects.import110 This project initiates the development of an ICT strategy for the Agriculture sector in Bolivia with a focus on small-scale farmers and indigenous groups. The project seeks active participation of policy makers through awareness and capacity development of top-level policy makers in the ministry of agriculture. In addition, other stakeholders in the government, NGOs, private sector and grass root organizations provide input through a series of workshops. The project is the first ICT policy project in Bolivia, providing the newly appointed policy makers in the ministry with a possibility of additional media and political attention. No publisher admin 2005-02-22T13:06:50Z IICDproject http://www.iicd.org/projects/articles/IICDprojects.import113 Lacking information between the differences actors in the agriculture value chain hampers the free market system. With all actors operating separately makes the position of small producers less competitive. Therefore producers need to adopt more a better structured and coordinated information strategy. ICT represent a key input to plan and implement an information system providing producers with useful information on production technologies and markets, enhancing their position in the market. No publisher admin 2005-08-05T07:15:07Z IICDproject http://www.iicd.org/projects/articles/IICDprojects.import103 This project seeks to foster a digitally supported learning environment in Kenyan secondary schools. The expected output is that the Kenyan students and teachers will develop applications in their classroom environment; and broaden the scope of global development through interaction in the Learning Circles that form part of thr Global Teenager project. The learning experiences could be replicable and can be transferred to other schools in Kenya as well as abroad. In doing this the project will build synergy with like-minded initiatives from the Government of Kenya, civil society and private sector. No publisher admin 2005-02-09T11:45:36Z IICDproject http://www.iicd.org/projects/articles/IICDprojects.import86 No publisher admin 2006-08-03T16:26:02Z IICDproject http://www.iicd.org/projects/articles/IICDprojects.import85 Co-financed with the Ghana Ministry of Information and Presidential Affairs, this research project is examining and testing concrete eGovernment systems and applications in Ghana. It will result in a demonstration portal for the Ministry, applications and content research in Akuapem South District, and a framework for further actions. No publisher admin IICD Research IConnect 2005-02-22T13:11:11Z IICDproject http://www.iicd.org/projects/articles/IICDprojects.import24 The Jamaican Agricultural Sector is being challenged by the changes heralding the New World Order in which technological advances are being used to propel the industry and new trading arrangements are being imposed under the banner of globalization. Lack of adequate communication between the producers and the buyers has resulted in inadequate planning and ultimately an unstable market environment. This has led to increased importation of commodities, which are also locally produced, lack of information on improved production practices and increased competition in the marketplaces. It is therefore necessary to link all the relevant participants in the system in order to achieve a more structured and co-ordinated Agricultural Sector. The need for ICT was identified as a crucial component in the strategy for the improvement of the production and marketing of agricultural commodities and domestic food products in particular. The small farmers in Jamaica are being forced to identify more with the needs of the marketplace and improve their quality and productivity in order to compete especially on the local market but also in the export markets. No publisher admin 2005-02-09T11:35:34Z IICDproject http://www.iicd.org/projects/articles/IICDprojects.import25 The worldwide popularity of Caribbean music genres such as salsa and reggae proves that there is an enthusiastic global market for this type of music. Yet so far the Caribbean music industry has struggled to represent, develop and promote its own music. As a result, the region has systematically failed to reap any financial rewards from its own music sales. The Caribbean Music Expo (CME) aims to address this problem by acting as a tool to develop music industry enterprises in the Dutch, French, English and Spanish-speaking territories of the Caribbean and promoting their music worldwide. Launched in 1999, this annual international four-day music industry trade show aims to be the world's leading Caribbean music event. Its multi-faceted format, with live concerts, an exhibition, business seminars, awards and a search for emerging talent provides an excellent showcase for the Caribbean music industry. As the first event of its kind in the region it is also an ideal platform through which the industry's many stakeholders can network, exchange information and present their latest products and services. No publisher admin 2006-08-03T15:09:04Z IICDproject http://www.iicd.org/projects/articles/IICDprojects.import117 The poor flow of information within Uganda’s Tourism, Trade and Industry sector is hampering its growth. The Ministry for Tourism, Trade and Industry therefore developed the Information Flow Management and Networking (IFMN) project in 2004 to address this issue. The project’s three main goals are: to train ministry staff to use ICTs; to set up an intranet at the ministry; and to help the ministry create its own website. These initiatives will improve the flow of information internally (between the ministry’s five departments) and externally (between the ministry and its affiliated institutions). In the long term, the ability to provide timely and accurate information, particularly to businesses at home and abroad, could mean the difference between an opportunity gained and an opportunity lost for this sector. No publisher admin 2006-12-07T13:36:52Z IICDproject http://www.iicd.org/projects/articles/IICDprojects.import27 The District Net project stands for ICT for Rural Development. The project was implemented in 2002 by the Ministry of Local Governance in four districts, being Mbarara (west), Lira (north), Mbale (east) and Kayunga (central) with the hope that, if successful, it would be extended to other regions in the country. The project is to set out to improve communication links among the district headquarters, central government agencies and other stakeholders working with districts, and to address problems of inadequate ICT basic skills among the district staff. The MoLG started the District Net project to improve performance in the Local Governments by establishing functional data & information management and public communication systems for effective and efficient service delivery in decentralised governance.” Hence, this project was created under the slogan ‘ICT for Rural Development!’ No publisher admin 2006-07-11T16:05:36Z IICDproject