DOT-COMments eNewsletter - December 2005 (Issue 14) Index page: http://www.dot-com-alliance.org/newsletter/index.php
**************************** TABLE OF CONTENT **************************** Follow the links to the full articles online: 1. A Unique ICT Development Project in Cambodia: Provincial Business e-Learning - dot-GOV http://www.dot-com-alliance.org/newsletter/article.php?article_id=141 2. Africas e-Learning Program in ICT Policy and Regulation - dot-GOV http://www.dot-com-alliance.org/newsletter/article.php?article_id=138 3. dot-ORG Supports USAID at WSIS and Related Events in Tunis http://www.dot-com-alliance.org/newsletter/article.php?article_id=140 4. Low-energy Internet for Education - Where Electricity is a Challenge http://www.dot-com-alliance.org/newsletter/article.php?article_id=142 5. Overview of Last Mile Initiative Activities Managed by dot-ORG http://www.dot-com-alliance.org/newsletter/article.php?article_id=139 6. Community Education Facilitators in DRC Build on Local Strength http://www.dot-com-alliance.org/newsletter/article.php?article_id=143 7. The Yemeni High School Internet Pilot Project http://www.dot-com-alliance.org/newsletter/article.php?article_id=144 ************************************** 1. A Unique ICT Development Project in Cambodia: Provincial Business e-Learning - dot-GOV Cambodia is a country undergoing rapid changes, including a keen demand for access to higher education among rural youth. The major centers for post-secondary school education are mainly located in the capital city, Phnom Penh. Although recently there has been a proliferation of private universities these programs are lecture-based and require students to attend regular scheduled classes. Distance education and/or independent study options are hard to find in government or private universities. To jump-start on-line learning in rural areas, The Asia Foundation (TAF) proposed using as an access point for virtual learning five Community Information Centers (CICs) created by USAID in all Cambodian provinces. Read more at <http://www.dot-com-alliance.org/newsletter/article.php?article_id=141> 2. Africas e-Learning Program in ICT Policy and Regulation - dot-GOV The Network for Capacity Building and Knowledge Exchange ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) has created a truly unique on-line learning program that is changing the way policymakers think about ICT policy reform. NetTel is an African Network created for capacity building and knowledge exchange in ICT (information and telecommunications technology) policy, regulation and applications. NetTel is a successful example of an USAID Global Development Alliance program, where partners from Africa and the U.S. work toward establishing sustainable processes that allow the Network to grow beyond U.S. partnerships and funding. Read more at <http://www.dot-com-alliance.org/newsletter/article.php?article_id=138> 3. dot-ORG Supports USAID at WSIS and Related Events in Tunis dot-ORG supported both the World Summit on the Information Society and the USAID Asia Near East Regional Information Communication and Technology program in Tunis in November 2005. Read more at <http://www.dot-com-alliance.org/newsletter/article.php?article_id=140> 4. Low-energy Internet for Education - Where Electricity is a Challenge On December 8, 2005, dot-EDU set up a low-cost, low-energy using lab in rural Uganda that may be just the solution for places where electrical problems (surges, brief cuts, and brownouts) tend to damage ICT equipment. Read more at <http://www.dot-com-alliance.org/newsletter/article.php?article_id=142> 5. Overview of Last Mile Initiative Activities Managed by dot-ORG Over the past year, dot-ORG has become increasingly involved in USAIDs Last Mile Initiative. Last Mile Initiative keys to success are innovative technology solutions that extend connectivity from the edge of existing networks to the underserved, innovative business models that make the extensions of connectivity profitable and the development of innovative content and applications for users to turn their connectivity to strong advantage. dot-ORG is now implementing LMI projects in four countries (Macedonia, Paraguay, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia) and undertaking an impact assessment activity with an initial assessment in Peru. Read more at <http://www.dot-com-alliance.org/newsletter/article.php?article_id=139> 6. Community Education Facilitators in DRC Build on Local Strength In the Democratic Republic of Congo, dot-EDUs Improving Basic Education/Strategies Integrees pour une Education Equitable et de Qualite (SIEEQ) project has been working to 1) improve the quality of basic education through innovative teacher training; 2) provide teachers and students with increased access to learning materials, textbooks, and kits; 3) increase community participation in education, management and outreach activities; and 4) increase and improve girls' participation in school. A previous article brought attention to the issue of women's empowerment. This article focuses on activities supporting community involvement in childrens education and the role of community education facilitators. Read more at <http://www.dot-com-alliance.org/newsletter/article.php?article_id=143> 7. The Yemeni High School Internet Pilot Project The Yemeni High School Internet Project is a three year initiative funded by the Middle East Partnership Initiative, through USAIDs dot-EDU project. This article provides an overview of the project's progress towards reaching its objective of improving teaching and learning through ICT, with a strong emphasis on increasing girls' access to ICT. Read more at <http://www.dot-com-alliance.org/newsletter/article.php?article_id=144> Best regards, Barbara Fillip, Ph.D. Evaluation & Communication Specialist DOT-COM Alliance http://www.dot-com-alliance.org (202) 884-8003 Academy for Educational Development (AED) Center for Applied Technology ------------ ***GKD is solely supported by EDC, a Non-Profit Organization*** To post a message, send it to: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To subscribe or unsubscribe, send a message to: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>. 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