Re: [GKD] Proposed Open Knowledge Network

2002-06-10 Thread B. Shadrach
Dear GKD Members, I must say I benefited a lot reading all your comments on the proposed Open Knowledge Network (OKN) Project which is one of the outcomes of the G8 Dotforce Working Groups. As someone who follows most of the ongoing ICT-related research, I must first of all congratulate the G8

[GKD] A Message of Hope (Peru)

2002-06-10 Thread Martha Davies
In this world where we get so frustrated more often than not, where we question ourselves on the slow advances of technology to help developing countries, the following story will be a ray of hope, and at the same time a direct question to the donors whose best intentions so many times go awry.

Re: [GKD] APC Launches Africa ICT Policy Monitor Website

2002-06-10 Thread Donald Zhang Osborn
As we discuss access, I think it's important to keep in mind that access is more than just the physical deployment of the technology, but also to what extent it has an accessible, meaningful interface. APC, on their interesting website for which Jane gave us the pointer, states that ICT tools

[GKD] New Website on 'Science and Sustainability'

2002-06-10 Thread news
New website to stimulate global debate on 'Science and Sustainability' SciDev.Net is pleased to announce a new section of its website which contains news and opinion articles, as well as a discussion forum, on the topic of 'Science Sustainability'. This section is intended to provide