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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.

Annual report 2007 now online! — by Web editor — last modified 2008-06-30 13:47

We are pleased to present IICD’s first online annual report. With only a few clicks you will be able to read all about our work, results and impact in 2007.

Northern Ghanaian wireless practitioners to pilot shared connectivity in Tamale — by James Powell — last modified 2008-06-23 13:42

Forming the basis of their first major project, the Northern Ghana Wireless Administrators’ User Group has been brought in by IICD on behalf of the Ministry of Communications - to showcase the possibilities and benefits of a shared wireless connectivity model in Salaga.

Market Access for small farmers: a joint effort for business and NGO — by Web editor — last modified 2008-06-19 15:31

The GET Foundation and IICD are joining forces. IICD supports six agricultural ICT projects in Bolivia to gain better prices for their products and to access the market of world buyers through the eFresh Portal of the GET Foundation.

Mushrooms: a source of wealth in rural Tanzania — by Web editor — last modified 2008-03-20 14:48

Local journalist, Osoro Nyawangah, describes how a low-cost, small-scale project to grow mushrooms and sell them to hotels is generating vast profits for a women’s group in Magu, a remote district by Lake Victoria in Tanzania.