Two items from the most recent issue of *LWATI*, the monthly
e-newsletter of the Southern African Non-Governmental Organisation
Network (SANGONeT), the first regarding the second SANGONeT "ICTs for
Civil Society" conference that will be held from 7-9 March 2006 in
Johannesburg, and the other a vacancy announcement regarding a ICT
Advocacy Manager.
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<> EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S COMMENTS
Dear reader
Welcome to the 19th edition of SANGONeT's monthly e-newsletter!
I would like to wish all our stakeholders and Lwati readers a prosperous
2006. We look forward to engaging with you in finding innovative solutions
to the ICT challenges facing civil society in Southern Africa.
During the first two months of 2006 our efforts will be dedicated to the
final preparations for the second SANGONeT "ICTs for Civil Society"
conference that will be held from 7-9 March 2006 at the Indaba Hotel in
Fourways, Johannesburg.
We expect more than 300 delegates to attend this event, and the programme
will include a number of new and exciting dimensions. For detailed
information about every aspect of the event, including registration, how you
can assist us in shaping the programme and to submit research papers, visit
the conference website - www.sangonet.org.za/conference2006.
We are especially interested in the ICT experiences of NGOs that could be
presented and discussed at the conference. We also encourage all interested
parties to register for the event as soon as possible as the "early bird
registration", which includes a discount on the conference fee, closes on 1
February 2006.
The ultimate aim of the conference is to expose participants to a wide range
of ICT-related issues that impact on the work of civil society organisations
and the environment in which they operate.
Furthermore, as part of our objective to increase NGOs' awareness of the
strategic importance of their websites, we invite South African NGOs to
enter their websites for the "South African NGO Web Awards 2006". The
winners will be announced at the gala dinner on 8 March 2005, and will also
be featured in one of the conference sessions on 9 March 2006. Information
on the Awards is available on the conference website. The closing date for
entries is 10 February 2006.
Other than our work in support of the conference, the implementation and
expansion of the SANGONeT NGO portal will continue to receive priority
attention.We have strengthened and expanded the Civil Society Information
Services team during the past few weeks and have various exciting plans and
objectives for the portal in 2006.
We are also finalising the 2006 roll-out schedule for local and Southern
African Thetha forums, and will announce specific plans in this regard at
the SANGONeT conference. As mentioned before, we are expanding the Thetha
forums to the rest of Southern Africa and five two-day events will be held
during 2006 in Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia and Swaziland.
As always, we are very interested in how you think we could best serve the
NGO sector with relevant ICT products and services. Please send us your
views, comments and suggestions.
Best wishes
David Barnard ([EMAIL PROTECTED])
<> Vacancies: ICT Advocacy Manager.
This position presents a vital opportunity for an individual passionate
about shaping the role and application of ICTs for development through
policy advocacy and sensitisation. The incumbent will be responsible for
informing the strategic ICT policy focus and activities of the organisation;
networking and liaising with key government, private sector and civil
society stakeholders; and developing, planning and hosting ICT forums in
various Southern African countries.
Fax or e-mail your CV to SANGONeT's Executive Director, David Barnard, at
(011) 403-0130 or [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Visit the "Vacancies" section on the SANGONeT portal - www.sangonet.org.za -
for more details about the requirements of this position.
SANGONeT offers a competitive remuneration package based on qualifications
and experience. The deadline for applications is Monday, 23 January 2006.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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