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An annotated list of links to organisations involved with ICT (Information Communication Technology) in developing countries.
Afagrict-lhttp://www.agricta.org/afagrict-l/ An electronic forum devoted to ICTs in Agriculture and Natural Resource Management in Africa The afagrict-l mailing list was established as a mechanism to foster this dialogue, to draw together the experience of others in this area and to develop a forum for the consideration of appropriate strategies. The main objectives of the list are to: Identify and indicate key ICT issues and strategies relevant to agricultural development and natural resource management in Africa. Improve the common pool of knowledge and expertise available in this area. Identify relevant projects and expertise that could assist in defining strategies. Provide a mechanism for monitoring technical developments and electronic information sources which can benefit those working in the area of agriculture, rural development and natural resource management.
AFCOM International Inc.AFCOM International Inc.’s core activities include hosting the annual AFCOM conferences; providing consulting and training services to governments, international agencies, NGOs, and private sector organizations; implementing and managing telematics sector development projects in Africa; and publishing the bi-monthly magazine "Africa Communications".
African Technology Forumhttp://web.mit.edu/africantech/www/ African Technology Forum (ATF) publishes a unique magazine on science and technology in Africa, and provides consulting services and networking opportunities for technical and business professionals involved in African development.
AISI- The African Information Society InitiativeThe African Information Society Initiative is the African mandate to use information and communication technology to accelerate economic and social development in Africa.
AITECYour information and marketing partner for Africa’s computing, telecommunications and Internet revolution .
Asia Pacific Networking Grouphttp://www.apng.org/html/about.html Asia Pacific Networking Group (APNG) is an Internet organization dedicated to the advancement of networking infrastructure in this region, and to the research and development of all associated enabling technologies. Its mission is to promote the Internet and the coordination of network inter-connectivity in the Asia Pacific Region.
Balancing Acthttp://www.balancingact-africa.com/ Balancing Act is facilitating the development of content for the internet and other new media technologies in Africa that will have an impact on people's lives and that they will want to use, with a particular focus on cultural content.
BellanetBellanet is an international initiative working with the development community to increase collaboration. We support partnerships by providing advice and assistance on more effective use of information and communication technologies (ICTs).
Bridges.orgBridges.org's mission is to empower people in developing and emerging countries to use technology for themselves, by: Providing public education about technology usefocused on training, business practices, and social issues, so that people are better able to work in the information economy and to participate fully in the information society. Creating a body of knowledge about digital divide issuesthrough research, promoting policy-making that removes barriers to the use of technologyby leading a local dialogue among all stakeholders to foster understanding of the social, economic, and political implications of the widespread integration of technology in society, so government officials can make informed decisions about technology use and technology policies. Analysis, and recommendations, and helping to spread the word about developments and activities in the field by participating in international policy discussions and disseminating information through our website and newsletter.
Bytes for allSome of the most relevant software/Internet/computer/IT ventures in South Asia, ironically, fail to get the attention they merit. Attending to the needs of the poor doesn't make good business sense. bYtES For aLL is an attempt to swim against the tide. Through a website and an e-mail based mailing list, we hope to update interested readers about interesting ventures. Attempts that focus on people before profits.
Centre for Telecom Policy Studieshttp://www.iimahd.ernet.in/ctps/ The Centre for Telecom Policy Studies (CTPS) has been set up at the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad to conduct research to support policy formulation and its implementation in the telecom sector in India. The centre conducts policy studies aimed at critically characterizing and analysing the structure and the functioning of the telecommunications sector in India.
CommUnityhttp://www.communitysa.org.za/ Closing the digital divide in South Africa: This site aims to support action, discussion and research on Universal Access to ICTs, eg. Telecentres and other types of Community ICT projects in South Africa.
Computer Aid InternationalComputer Aid International exists to recycle donated computers for re-use in schools, and community organisations in developing countries.
Computer Society of Pakistanhttp://www.cspislamabad.org.pk/ Computer Society of Pakistanis the national body of Computer Professionals in Pakistan. It is a non-government, non-profit, registered voluntary organization having it's head office in Karachi, and local chapters in Islamabad, Lahore and Peshawar. It's primary aim is to spread computer literacy and promote computer technology in Pakistan.
CTA- Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural CooperationAdvancing agricultural and rural development in African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) countries by promoting the transfer, exchange and utilisation of information.
CtcnetWe are a national, non-profit membership organization of more than 500 independent community technology centers where people get free or low-cost access to computers and computer-related technology, such as the Internet, together with learning opportunities that encourage exploration and discovery.
DevMedia- Media for development and democracyDevMedia is a service of the TeleCommons Development Group (http://www.telecommons.com) in collaboration with the Don Snowden Program for Development Communication. DevMedia helps people exchange information and news about how communication tools can promote development and democracy. DevMedia's focus is on media that are in the hands of people and communities. It draws attention to ways of improving peoples' access to media to encourage the sharing of ideas, voices and knowledge: locally and globally. DevMedia users generally include people interested in participatory and community uses of radio, video, TV, telecommunication tools, and the Internet.
Digital Divide Networkhttp://www.digitaldividenetwork.org/ At the Digital Divide Network, we examine the digital divide from many perspectives. The website offers a range of information, tools and resources that help practictioners stay on top of digital divide developments. It also serves as forum where practictioners can share their experiences with colleagues around the world. We look at the causes and effects of the divide from four distinct angles: technology access, literacy and learning, content, and economic development. In each of these areas, we pay particular attention to the role of local individuals and organizations when it comes to bridging the divide.
Digital Divide solutionshttp://www.asu.edu/DigitalDivideSolutions/ This website is dedicated to providing useful, relevant information about the digital divide, and how to address it, to interested individuals and organizations. The site attempts to consolidate the increasing wealth of information being generated about the digital divide, and to link to other resources that can help individuals and organizations concerned with the issue.
Digital Freedom NetworkThe Digital Freedom Network (DFN) promotes human rights around the world by developing new methods of activism with Internet technology and by providing an online voice to those attacked simply for expressing themselves.
Digital Nations: A New Research Consortium at the MIT Media Laboratoryhttp://dn.media.mit.edu/prospectus.html Despite the incredible technological advances of the past decade, the digital revolution has yet to touch the lives of most people in most parts of the world. Even where new technologies are available, they have had only minimal impact on the great social needs of our times: improving education, reducing poverty, enhancing health care, supporting community development. The MIT Media Laboratory is establishing a new research consortium, called Digital Nations, that will focus explicitly on these major social challenges. Researchers at the Media Lab will collaborate with people around the world, aiming to catalyze social changes that are dramatic but also humanistic, sustainable, and resonant with local needs.
Digital Opportunities initiativeThe Digital Opportunity Initiative (DOI), a public private partnership of Accenture, the Markle Foundation and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), was launched at the G-8 Okinawa Summit in 2000, with the aim of identifying the roles that information and communication technologies (ICT) can play in fostering sustainable economic development and enhancing social equity.
Digital Partnershttp://www.digitalpartners.org/home.html Digital Partners taps the power of the digital economy to develop market-based solutions that benifit the world's poor.
DOT ForceThis Digital Opportunity Task Force, composed of members from the public, private and not-for-profit sectors and including participants from developed and developing countries, met for the first time in Tokyo on November 27-28, 2000. In the coming months, through a series of formal plenary meetings, informal meetings, and public consultations, the DOT Force will prepare a report with concrete recommendations on how the G8 can contribute to creating digital opportunity for all and bridging the global digital divide.
E-Governmenthttp://www1.worldbank.org/publicsector/egov/ E-Government refers to the use of information and communications technologies to improve the efficiency, effectiveness, transparency and accountability of government. Several studies of e-government are available. However, to date, most examples of e-government are drawn from high-income countries. This site focuses on e-government applications in developing nations.
e-Inclusionhttp://www.hp.com/e-inclusion/en/index.html Our mission is to close the gap between the technology-empowered communities and the technology-excluded communities on our planet by making it profitable to do so.
EJISDC (The Electronic Journal on Information Systems in Developing Countries)http://www.is.cityu.edu.hk/Research/ejisdc EJISDC strives to become the foremost international forum for practitioners, teachers, researchers and policy makers to share their knowledge and experience in the design, development, implementation, management and evaluation of information systems and technologies in developing countries.
Electronic Commerce for Developing Countries (EC-DC)Under the EC-DC project, participating countries can benefit from first-class security, trust and services for e-business transactions under affordable conditions by pooling and sharing available resources. Using the World Trade Center network’s global infrastructure of 328 centers in more than 100 countries and WISeKey certification services, countries lacking secure trusted infrastructures, digital certification and electronic payment facilities can leapfrog the obstacle by using those of other project participants.
ENRAP - Electronic Networking for Rural Asia/PacificElectronic Networking for Rural Asia/Pacific Projects (ENRAP) is an IFAD-funded initiative to support internet use and knowledge sharing amongst rural development projects in Asia/Pacific region. Effective use of internet information resources and communication facilities shall contribute to the empowerment of rural communities and help address their development objectives.
eThink TankOur vision is to offer ICT leadership by catalyzing policy changes and by supporting related developments aimed at enabling Tanzanians to participate effectively in the modern Internet-based global economy, benefiting their Nation and partners.
Fahamuhttp://www.fahamu.org.uk/index.html Fahamu is dedicated to strengthening the work of not-for-profit and other non-governmental organisations throughout the world through the use of information and communications technologies. We produce and publish CDROM based learning materials specially for this sector, design and manage websites, run training courses (including on-line courses), and provide support for internet-related work.
FORCEhttp://www.hibiscus.net/force/home.htm FORCE- Foundation for Computer Education has been created to seek the co-operation of the corporate sector to donate the obsolete and surplus machines for educational purpose.
FUNREDESFUNREDESis a Non-Governmental Organization, dedicated to the dissemination of New Information and Communication Technologies (NICT) in developing countries, especially in Latin America and the Caribbean. The in collaboration with International Organizations, NGO's, the States, Administrations, and public or private institutions, with the objective of contributing to regional development and integration.
GamosGamos is a small but influential company working with renewable energy, clean coal technology and Information and Communication Technology. A group of professionals who select their clients (Governments and International Companies) to make the optimum impact.
geekcorpsGeekcorps is a non-profit organization committed to expanding the Internet revolution internationally by pairing skilled volunteers from the high-tech world with small businesses in emerging nations.
GICT (Global Information and Communication Technologies)Our mission is three-fold: To accelerate the participation of client countriesin the global information economy. To promote private sector investment in developing countries which will reduce poverty and improve people's lives. To promote innovative projects on the use of information and communication technologies (ICT) for economic and social development with a special emphasis on the needs of the poor in developing countries.
GIIC (Global Information Infrastructure Commission)The mission of the Global Information Infrastructure Commission (GIIC) is to foster private sector leadership and private-public sector cooperation in the development of information networks and services to advance global economic growth, education and quality of life.
Global Environment & Technology Foundation (GETF)The Global Environment & Technology Foundation (GETF) is a not-for-profit organization that helps create the infrastructure necessary to achieve sustainable development. Since 1988, GETF has played a key role in designing and implementing initiatives that improve quality of life in all of its economic, environmental and social dimensions.
Global Technology Corpshttp://www.globaltechcorps.org/ The GTC is a U.S. State Department sponsored public-private partnership that recruits high tech volunteers for short-term public diplomacy projects worldwide. The GTC works with companies, individuals and organisations who are wiling to volunteer their time, expertise and resources to help spread the social and economic benefits of access to information technology.
GreenNetGreenNet is a not-for-profit collective dedicated to supporting and promoting groups and individuals working for peace, human rights and the environment, through the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT).
GreenstarGreenstar delivers solar power, health, education and environmental programs to small villages in the developing world -- and connects people in those villages, and their traditional culture, to the global community.
i connecthttp://www.iconnect-online.org/ i connect is a jumping off point for information on the application of knowledge and ICT's in sustainable development.
IDRCThe International Development Research Centre (IDRC) is a public corporation created in 1970 to help developing countries find long-term solutions to the social, economic, and environmental problems they face.
ImfundoThe Prime Minister’s Imfundo Initiative is a new kind of public private partnership dedicated to: Finding new ways to improve the training of teachers To identify the most effective way to improve the management and support of teachers in developing countries, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, using new technologies where appropriate. Drawing in the expertise and resources of the private sector. Identify champions in developing countries, and design pilot projects which can be implemented to demonstrate the power of ICT in education, and test the emerging conclusions. To make recommendations for how these approaches might me implemented in partnership with developing country governments and communities.
Info 21http://www.undp.org/info21/index5.htm This website is intended to capture and highlight: what UNDP and our partners, both within and outside the UN system, are currently doing in the ICT area, broken down by sectors and regions. a broad range of resources available through the Internet.
InfoPower(Tanzania)LimitedOur mission is to foster the advancement of modern technology and engineering practices and to join other similar service providers in an effort to bridge the technology or "digital divide" gap existing between North and South; rich and poor; young and old; rural and urban; and men and women.
Information, Networks and Knowledge Reseach Cenrtre (INK)http://www.sussex.ac.uk/spru/ink/ INK's research and teaching programmes examine how participants in social and technological networks transform information into useful knowledge. The results are contributing to improved policies and business practices for realising social and economic benefits from innovative applications of advanced information and communication technologies.
Information technologies grouphttp://www.cid.harvard.edu/ciditg/ In response to the growing need for new approaches to urge the appropriate spread of information and communication technologies (ICTs) to the developing world, the Information Technologies Group (ITG) at the Center for International Development at Harvard University is exploring the concept of eDevelopment as a practical and effective approach to work with developing nations to use ICTs within the development process.
Information Technology Centre for AfricaThe Information Technology Centre for Africa (ITCA) is an information and communication technology (ICT) focused exhibition and learning centre to demonstrate to African policy makers and planners the value of ICT for development.
Inteleconhttp://www.inteleconresearch.com/pages/ We are a world-leading consultancy on rural telecommunications. Our expertise covers markets, technology and policy. It derives from 15 years of specialised experience in more than 50 countries. We focus on emerging markets and developing countries. We have a proven record working with financial institutions, operators, service providers, regulators, and equipment suppliers.
Interconnectionhttp://www.interconnection.org/ We are a non-profit group that donates websites, computers and provides internet training to organizations dedicated to benefiting the local community or environment in developing countries.
International Institute for Communication and Development (Holland)The International Institute for Communication and Development (IICD) assists developing countries to utilise the opportunities offered by information and communication technologies (ICTs) towards realising sustainable development. IICD uses a cross-sectoral approach, in which local 'agents of change' themselves identify and develop proposals for realistic ICT applications. In IICD's view, local ownership forms an essential basis for sustainable socio-economic development. IICD's focus countries are to date Burkina Faso, Ghana, Tanzania, Zambia, Mali, Uganda, Jamaica and Bolivia.
International Institute of communicationhttp://www.iicom.org/index.htm The IIC comprises a unique, independent and interdisciplinary network of senior communications decision-takers in some 70 countries. Founded in 1968, the Institute's sole purpose is to explore leading-edge issues/exchange ideas on the challenge of new communications technologies and their commercial cultural and political impacts among policy makers, regulators, academics, content providers, technologists and industrialists.
International Telecommunications UnionThe ITU, headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland is an international organization within which governments and the private sector coordinate global telecom networks and services.
Internet for Developmenthttp://www.sosig.ac.uk/vts/development/index.htm A free "teach yourself" tutorial on Internet information skills for development, from Virtual Training Suite.
Internet Learning TrustThis site contains a range of material including photos, reports and links to the web sites of the first 5 Netschools in South Africa set up by the Internet Learning Trust.
Internet SocietyThe Internet SOCiety (ISOC) is a professional membership society with more than 150 organizational and 6,000 individual members in over 100 countries. It provides leadership in addressing issues that confront the future of the Internet, and is the organization home for the groups responsible for Internet infrastructure standards, including the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) and the Internet Architecture Board (IAB).
ITrainhttp://www.bellanet.org/itrain/index.html The goal of ITrain is to create flexible, effective, gender and culture sensitive training materials about the Internet. ITrain explains ways to engage learners and help the training participants to investigate the relevance of the Internet to their communication needs
KnowNet InitiativeKnowNet aims to popularise and facilitate knowledge networking in developing countries for overall human development through the amalgamation of Information and Communication Technology and remote volunteering.
LEAP (Learning Evaluation Action Program)LEAP is an initiative to promote a coordinated and comprehensive approach to learning about the use of knowledge and ICTs in international development
Making the Net Workhttp://www.makingthenetwork.org/ Making the Net Work is a joint UK-US initiative led by David Wilcox, Drew Mackie and Terry Grunwald. Our aim is to develop 'how to' guidance for those aiming to get their organisation or neighbourhood online, or to create community technology or learning access centres.
MIDAS (Mongolian Information Development ASociation)The vision of the MIDAS NGO is to create an information-based society in Mongolia that will improved the quality of life of citizens and intensified all economic sectors of the country by developing Information and Communications Technology sector as a one of the competitive sector.
Middle East Virtual CommunityThe Middle East Virtual Community is an attempt by academic nationals, resident in the Middle East, to open, promote and sustain intra-regional channels of communication and cooperation. This will be done through the utilization of technologically advanced tools - including Computer Mediated Communication (CMC) - to the benefit of the Middle Eastern communities, and particularly to promote universal human values and mutual respect.
NairoBitsNairoBits is a mixed group of artists, designers, whizz kids, media workers and youth teams. These groups work together via internet and are based in Nairobi, Amsterdam and Dublin.
Net4rural.orgTo help close the gap of the digital divide by: bringing Internet to rural areasin 3rd world countries. helping rural communities expose their handcrafts such as clothing, pottery, art, etc., as well as cash crops to state, country, and ROW, (v2c) enabling local, rural communities to better support themselves. creating an Intranet between village to village. connecting rural areas to nearby hospitals, police stations, etc. which are usually only available to urban dwellers.
NetActionNetAction is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting use of the Internet for effective grassroots citizen action campaigns, and to educating the public, policy makers, and the media about technology policy issues.
NICI in Africahttp://www.uneca.org/aisi/nici/ The NICI in Africa web page is designed to identify the current level of penetration of information and communication technologies in Africa and to create the necessary awareness among decision-makers, planners, and ICT producers and users to support more integrated approaches. The web page draws its information from UNECA's own sources as well as from national and worldwide sources.
One World campaigns: Digital Dividehttp://www.oneworld.net/campaigns/digitaldivide/ Can the Internet be harnessed to provide benefits for all, or will it continue to be the preserve of a rich few? OneWorld's Digital Divide campaign tracks efforts to bridge the gap, and gives you a chance to get involved.
Pan Asia Networkinghttp://www.panasianetworking.org/ The Pan Asia Networking (PAN) program pioneers information networking in Asia, linking together people and computer-based information resources on sustainable development from Asian organisations. PanAsia's aim is to promote electronic networking in Asia; the use of Information Communication Technologies (ICT); the development and sharing of information resources; and the research and development of Internet systems, technologies and policies
PH Domain Foundationhttp://www.phdomainfdn.org.ph/ PH Domain Foundation's program is providing free email connectivity to remote rural communities in the Philippines as part of its commitment to bridge the digital divide.
PICTA - Partnership for Information and Communication Technologies in Africahttp://www.bellanet.org/partners/picta/ PICTA is an informal group of donors and executing agencies committed to improving information exchange and collaboration around ICT activities in Africa. It builds on the work of the African Networking Initiative (ANI) and the African Internet Forum (AIF).
ProPoorA small organisation established in 1998, ProPoor InfoTech Centre is committed to the democratic dissemination of information and sustainable development initiatives to respond to the needs of under represented and marginalized sectors of society in the South Asia.
SANGONeThttp://www.sn.apc.org/corporate/index.shtml SANGONeT is a facilitator in the effective and empowering use of information communication technology (ICT) tools by development and social justice actors in Africa. We aim to share information, build capacity and link people and organisations through the use of ICTs.
SatellifeTo build healthier communities in developing countries through the power of Information Technology
SchoolNetSchoolNet SA is an organisation formed to create Learning Communities of Educators and Learners that use Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) to enhance education.
SciDev.netSciDev.Net is a free-access, Internet-based network devoted to reporting on and discussing those aspects of modern science and technology that are relevant to sustainable development and the social and economic needs of developing countries.
Share the Technologyhttp://www.sharetechnology.org/ Connecting donors with nonprofit organizations seeking computer donations.
SIDASida is the Swedish government agency for bilateral international development cooperation and most of Sweden's cooperation with Central and Eastern Europe.
Somos@telecentroshttp://www.tele-centros.org/english/ This site is open to all individuals and institutions who are involved in developing community Internet access centers (Telecentros/Telecenters). These centers are spaces where communities can train and access new information and communication technologies (ICTs), and find alternative practices to help their development and strengthen local communities.
Street Childrenhttp://www.chasquinet.org/ninosdelacalle/e-pag1.html This project will explore the use of internet resources and adolescents in Latin America (Equador and Columbia) by providing alternatives for empowerment, education, income generation, opportunities for communication and links to organisations that work with street children in the region.
Tanzania OnlineTanzania Online is a gateway to information on development issues in Tanzania. It is a UNDP/UN, Government of Tanzania and Economic and Social Research Foundation (ESRF) initiative to address problems faced by Government officials, policy makers, private sector, civil society, donor community, researchers and academicians accessing information on development issues in Tanzania.
Technology Empowerment NetworkTEN is a global network of organizations and individuals whose purpose is to identify, support and empower projects that contribute to improving the state of the world. TEN has a special interest in projects, for whom information technology plays a central role in achieving their objectives.
TeleCommons Development GroupA worldwide leader in telecommunications & networking applications for social and economic development. Founded in 1993, the TeleCommons Development Group (TDG) is a unique international telecommunications & networking consulting firm specialising in results-oriented solutions for rural areas, agriculture, health, education and community development
TelMedPakWe are a team working for this project named telMedPak. Our objective is to create awareness of the educational and reference opportunities available on the internet amongst health professionals and medical students, facilitate electronic access to medical information for the public, facilitate the use of Information Technology at medical colleges and institutions in Pakistan, explore modalities for provision of Telemedicine to the rural areas of Pakistan.
The Association for Progressive Communicationshttp://www.apc.org/english/index.shtml The Association for Progressive Communications is a global network of non-governmental organisations whose mission is to empower and support organisations, social movements and individuals in and through the use of information and communication technologies to build strategic communities and initiatives for the purpose of making meaningful contributions to equitable human development, social justice, participatory political processes and environmental sustainability
The Commonwealth Telecommunications OrganisationThe Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation is a partnership between governments, businesses and other organisations which works: To extend the provision and use of telecommunications and other information and communication services To meet the communications needs and aspirations of citizens and consumers To support the social and economic development objectives of governments and civil society To facilitate the successful development of telecommunications and other businesses
The Global Knowledge Partnershiphttp://www.globalknowledge.org/ The Global Knowledge Partnership (GKP) is an evolving, informal partnership of public, private and not-for-profit organizations. Partner organizations are committed to sharing information, experiences and resources to promote broad access to, and effective use of, knowledge and information as tools of sustainable, equitable development. The GKP emerged from the cooperation of several dozen organizations in sponsoring the Global Knowledge 97 conference, "Knowledge for Development in the Information Age" in Toronto, Canada in June 1997.
The International Programme for the Development of Communication (IPDC)http://www.unesco.org/webworld/ipdc/index.html Over the last 20 years, following the decisions and guidelines of the IPDC Intergovernmental Council and its Bureau, the Programme has made considerable efforts to improve its working methods and to refocus its 900 projects on the most urgent priorities in communication development in more than 130 developing countries.
The Network Startup Resource CenterThe Network Startup Resource Center (NSRC), a non-profit organization, has been involved for the past decade with the deployment and integration of appropriate networking technology in various projects throughout Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, the Middle East, and Oceania.
UNESCO's Communication and Information Sectorhttp://www.unesco.org/webworld/cii_sector/index.shtml Our mission is to promote the free flow of ideas by word and image, a wider and better balanced dissemination of all forms of information contributing to the advancement of societies, without any obstacle to freedom of expression, both through the traditional media and the new electronic media.
USAID Leland Initiativehttp://www.usaid.gov/leland/index.html The Leland Initiative is a five-year, $15 million U.S. government effort to extend full Internet connectivity to 20 or more African countries. The Leland Initiative builds on existing capacity with the ultimate aim of facilitating Internet access throughout each country
Village Computer and Internet programhttp://www.grameen-info.org/vcip/mission.html Grameen Communications is a non-profit organization committed to poverty alleviation and promotion of democracy. The goal of Grameen Communications through Village Computer and Internet Program (VCIP) is to provide multipurpose information services for isolated regions to promote poverty alleviation, reducing migration from villages to cities, creating IT related job opportunities for the rural poor and creating familiarity with computers among the rural population of Bangladesh. This program initially funded by International Development Research Center (IDRC), Canada through the project called Pan Asia Networking.
VITAFor over four decades VITA has empowered the poor in developing countries by providing access to information and knowledge, strengthening local institutions and introducing improved technologies. Its particular focus is on support to entrepreneurs in the private, public and community sectors and on facilitating connectivity and technical information exchange between and among individuals and organizations.
WIDE (Web of Information for Development)WIDE is a comprehensive system on the institutional capacities, expertise, knowledge and innovative experiences, aimed at facilitating technical cooperation among developing countries.
Women in Global Science and Technology, WIGSATWomen in Global Science and Technology supports global networking on critical issues in science and technology for development. This includes women’s formal and nonformal science and technology practices around the world, for policy advocacy and action which promotes their S&T contributions to sustainable development.
World Association of Christian CommunicationTo promote democratic forms of communication which encourage dialogue and debate, enhance people's creativity and solidarity, and respond to people's needs.
World computer exchangehttp://www.worldcomputerexchange.org/ The World Computer Exchange provides disadvantaged youth with access to computers and the Internet. We collect working computers which are too often discarded and place them with educational organisations in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. We are currently working with 32 partner organisations and 80 potential partners in 42 countries who have signed-up over 700 schools and centres with 250,000 youth.
World Internetworking AllianceThe World Internetworking Alliance is a coalition of parties working together to help effect a truly international, independent, autonomous Internet institutional environment where diverse bodies - corporate, non-profit, and governmental - cooperate but retain their own identity and independence, working together toward achieving a robust, open, competitive marketplace at all levels.
World Links for Development (WorLD)http://www.worldbank.org/worldlinks/ The World Links for Development (WorLD) program provides Internet connectivity and training for teachers, teacher trainers and students in developing countries in the use of technology in education. WorLD then links students and teachers in secondary schools in developing countries with schools in industrialized countries for collaborative learning via the Internet. |
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