http://www.iconnect-online.org daily 1 2004-03-23T14:19:16Z http://www.iConnect-Online.org/logo.jpg http://www.iConnect-Online.org/ http://www.iconnect-online.org/News/african-women-in-agricultural-research-development-award Round One Fellowship Announcement: Application Deadline: July 18 2008 IICD.org - International Institute for Communication and Development IICD 2008-07-07T16:48+00:00 http://www.iconnect-online.org/News/bill-melinda-gates-foundation-access-to-learning-award-atla-2009 The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation’s annual Access to Learning Award is inviting applications. The Award recognizes the innovative efforts of public libraries and similar institutions outside the United States to connect people to information and opportunities through free access to computers and the Internet. The award is given by Global Libraries, a special initiative of the foundation’s Global Development Program. IICD.org - International Institute for Communication and Development IICD 2008-07-07T16:39+00:00 http://www.iconnect-online.org/News/mobile-cell-phones-and-poverty-reduction-technology-spending-patterns-and-poverty-level-change-among-households-in-uganda This case study, by Ms Kathleen Diga from IDRC, examines the spending behaviour of households with mobile phones in rural Uganda and whether such strategies such as substitutions have affected the well-being of these community members. IICD.org - International Institute for Communication and Development IICD 2008-07-07T16:31+00:00 http://www.iconnect-online.org/News/evaluation-of-the-introduction-of-pdas-for-malaria-control-in-maputo-province-mozambique This evaluation study, written by Eng. Jamo Macanze, has as its objective to conduct a comparative study about the efficiency and efficacy of the data collection, sending and analyse between the manual process (based on the use of paper) and the automated (based on the use of PDAs). The same study will analyse the factor linked to the quality of the data, adequacy and data collection and transmission costs. IICD.org - International Institute for Communication and Development IICD 2008-07-07T16:19+00:00 http://www.iconnect-online.org/News/wireless-networking-for-communities-citizens-and-the-public-interest New wireless networking breakthroughs have inspired communities to build their own communications infrastructures and have spurred the development of innovative applications and services. Wireless networking for communities, citizens and the public interest has leveraged inexpensive and flexible technologies and provided broadband access as well as community media applications. Community wireless networks have mobilized groups of citizens, local governments, non-profit organizations, and development agencies to collaborate in creating locally-appropriate communications tools. IICD.org - International Institute for Communication and Development IICD 2008-07-07T16:16+00:00 http://www.iconnect-online.org/News/taxation-and-the-growth-of-mobile-services-in-sub-saharan-africa The GSMA commissioned Frontier Economics to conduct a study into the impact of mobile industry taxation as consumers across sub-Saharan Africa face some of the highest mobile-specific taxes world-wide. This report builds on a 2007 GSMA report that examined the impact of air time taxes in East Africa1 and extends the analysis from air time taxes to those levied on handsets and equipment across the sub continent. IICD.org - International Institute for Communication and Development IICD 2008-07-07T16:14+00:00 http://www.iconnect-online.org/News/the-growth-report-strategies-for-sustained-growth-and-inclusive-development The Commission on Growth and Development released its final report,The Growth Report: Strategies for Sustained Growth and Inclusive Development,which looks at how developing countries can achieve fast sustained and equitable growth. IICD.org - International Institute for Communication and Development IICD 2008-07-07T10:27+00:00 http://www.iconnect-online.org/News/how-to-cost-and-fund-ict Making effective use of information and communications technology (ICT) is one of the highest priorities for voluntary and community organisations (VCOs). Applied strategically and appropriately, ICT can enable organisations to increase the impact of their programmes and the efficiency of administrative operations. IICD.org - International Institute for Communication and Development IICD 2008-07-07T10:24+00:00 http://www.iconnect-online.org/News/the-case-for-201copen-access201d-communications-infrastructure-in-africa-the-sat-3-wasc-cable This study examining the impact the SAT-3 fibre optic submarine cable has had on telecommunications in four African countries has found that the potential of the cable has not been properly exploited. Instead, ownership of the cable by telecoms incumbents in the countries researched has reinforced their market positions. IICD.org - International Institute for Communication and Development IICD 2008-07-07T10:21+00:00 http://www.iconnect-online.org/News/ghana-loses-number-one-spot-in-internet-connectivity Ghana has lost its number one position in internet connectivity in the sub-region. A research report commissioned by the Ghana Internet Service Providers Association (GISPA), with support from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) dubbed ‘Communication Policy and Research/Advocacy Report’ has placed Ghana at the third position. IICD.org - International Institute for Communication and Development IICD 2008-07-07T10:19+00:00 http://www.iconnect-online.org/News/new-issue-of-information-technology-in-developing-countries The current issue of Information Technology in Developing Countries includes articles that discuss private-public partnerships, Web2.0 and innovative telecentre initiatives, a book review, a call for papers for a special issue of the Journal of Information, Communication and Ethics in Society (JICES) on 'ICTs and Social Inclusion', and announcements of forthcoming conferences. IICD.org - International Institute for Communication and Development IICD 2008-07-07T10:17+00:00 http://www.iconnect-online.org/News/pod-ready-podcasting-for-the-developing-world Podcasts are taking off as a way that anyone, anywhere, can get their voice heard on the Internet. With access to information and communication technology (ICTs) in developing countries growing day by day, and recognition from decision makers that ICTs are a key component in development, podcasting could play a role in the new communication order. But in areas that don't have electricity, never mind the Internet, how can podcasting and other forms of audio communication succeed? IICD.org - International Institute for Communication and Development IICD 2008-07-07T10:13+00:00 http://www.iconnect-online.org/News/microsoft-boosts-xp-on-budget-pcs Microsoft is cutting the cost of putting Windows XP on low cost laptops. IICD.org - International Institute for Communication and Development IICD 2008-05-28T17:44+00:00 http://www.iconnect-online.org/News/east-africa-toll-free-rural-phones-coming A toll-free mobile service being launched in selected remote areas in Africa promises to save lives by connecting people with emergency medical cases to health personnel. IICD.org - International Institute for Communication and Development IICD 2008-05-28T17:44+00:00 http://www.iconnect-online.org/News/innovation-for-inclusive-development-a-grants-program-from-the-inter-american-development-bank The Science and Technology Division of the Inter-American Development Bank is pleased to announce the launch of its grants program: Innovation for Inclusive Development. IICD.org - International Institute for Communication and Development IICD 2008-05-28T17:34+00:00