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Kanti Kumar Editor, Digital Opportunity Channel www.digitalopportunity.org OneWorld South Asia tel: +91-11-6498791 email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] What's new on DigitalOpportunity.org <http://www.digitalopportunity.org> 10-Jul-02 **************************************** News http://www.digitalopportunity.org/news/ **************************************** Broadcasters create forum to push children's radio http://www.worldradioforum.org/ Broadcasters from all over the world have come together to create the World Radio Forum to strengthen the links between all sectors for the support and promotion of radio produced for, with and by children and youth. The forum has just launched its Website. Have a look at what they are about. Africa gets supercomputer for HIV, genome research http://allafrica.com/stories/200207090009.html The first supercomputer in Africa devoted specifically to research is now operational. The supercomputer will be used for research tasks that include greater understanding of HIV and better analysis of human genome. Internet touches lives of Iranian villagers http://www.digitaldividenetwork.org/content/news/index.cfm?key=686 Shahkooh, a village 240 miles from Tehran, has built a computer lab to help all interested villagers become computer literate. Classes are free and the village has its own Farsi-language Website, Shakooh.com. <http://www.shakooh.com> Two dozen villagers have become entrepreneurs and the Website is used to market local crafts. India's digital library stokes controversy http://www.ipsnews.net/interna.asp?idnews=10756 India's new Traditional Knowledge Digital Library, meant to preserve and protect the country's biodiversity and traditional knowledge, has come in for criticism. Activists fear it may provide biopirates the fodder they are looking for. R&D grants available for Asia-Pacific ICT proposals http://www.idrc.ca/reports/read_news.cfm?article_num=1072 The ICTs for Research and Development Grants programme is now accepting proposals. The programme aims to promote an R&D environment for Internet-based applications, systems, and policy research in the Asia-Pacific region. The last date for submitting proposals is 15 July 2002. Techniques, policies needed to preserve digital knowledge http://allafrica.com/stories/200206120600.html An enormous trove of digital information covering all areas of human endeavour could be lost if specific techniques and policies are not developed to conserve it, the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has warned. Indian rural markets being connected for real time prices http://www.propoor.org/news/xar0617.asp#3 India's efforts to network more than 7,000 agricultural markets have begun with 72 markets in the southern state of Karnataka being networked. The network will provide farmers real time prices and other farming information. ***************************************************** Analysis http://www.digitalopportunity.org/features/analysis/ ***************************************************** ICTs for indigenous women in Bolivia <http://www.eldis.org/dbtw-wpd/exec/dbtwpcgi.exe?AC=GET_RECORD&XC=/dbtw-wpd /e xec/dbtwpcgi.exe&BU=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eldis.org%2Fsearch.htm&TN=a1&SN=AUTO235 72&SE=1280&RN=3&MR=20&RF=s1&DF=f1&RL=0&DL=0&NP=3&ID=&MF=eldismsg.ini&MQ=&TI= 0> The participatory action research of OMAK, an indigenous women's organisation in Bolivia, shows that there is a need for developing a methodology that allows women to access information themselves. ************************************************************ Success Stories http://www.digitalopportunity.org/features/success_stories/ ************************************************************ Zambia uses ICT-based development to avoid isolation http://www.iconnect-online.org/base/ic_show_news?sc=220&id=1877 In order to avoid isolation in the developing knowledge society, Zambia has initiated various development activities based on effective use of ICTs. A national network and think-tank of NGOs is helping the government to formulate a common vision for ICT-supported development. ********************************************************** Campaigns http://www.digitalopportunity.org/get_involved/campaigns/ ********************************************************** A mailing list devoted to gender aspects of ICTs http://server778.dnslive.net/mailman/listinfo/ictnet_un-instraw.org The ICT Net is an e-mail based discussion list through which the "Virtual Seminar Series" on Gender and ICTs is being held. Join the list to exchange research-based knowledge and information through discussions and background materials. ****************************************** Events http://www.digitalopportunity.org/events/ ****************************************** Open and distance learning for community and social development http://www.col.org/virtualconferences Mon 1 July 2002 - Mon 15 July 2002 A virtual conference This forum, hosted by the National Association of Distance Education Organisations of South Africa, is the sixth in a series of free, e-mail-based virtual conferences leading up to the Pan-Commonwealth Forum on Open Learning. Expert Meeting on e-Strategies: Electronic Commerce Strategies for Development http://www.unctad.org/ecommerce/ecommerce_en/events_en.htm#jul02 Wed 10 July 2002 - Fri 12 July 2002 Geneva, Switzerland The main objective of the meeting is to discuss various elements of national e-commerce strategies as an integral part of policies to promote participation in the information society. Introduction to Using the Internet Workshop - Yerevan, Armenia http://www.inasp.info/training/internet/ Wed 10 July 2002 - Fri 12 July 2002 This is a three-day, hands-on workshop to introduce the Internet and its possible uses in the fields of teaching, learning and research to academic librarians in developing and transitional countries. Second International Conference on Information Technology and Economic Development http://www.interced.org/2002conference.htm http://www.interced.org/2002conference.htm Wed 10 July 2002 - Fri 12 July 2002 Manchester, New Hampshire, USA The conference presents a platform for participants from the US and around the world to share information and insight on the impact of information technology on economic development. International Conference on Cultural Attitudes towards Technology and Communications http://www.it.murdoch.edu.au/~sudweeks/catac02/ Fri 12 July 2002 - Mon 15 July 2002 Montreal, Canada This biennial conference aims to provide an international forum for the presentation and discussion of cutting-edge research on how diverse cultural attitudes shape the implementation and use of information and communication technologies. World Civil Society Forum http://www.worldcivilsociety.org/pages/1/en/presfor.htm Sun 14 July 2002 - Fri 19 July 2002 Geneva, Switzerland The World Civil Society Forum will encompass different areas of interest to civil society, including the environment, health, human rights, education and information technology. The Forum will pay particular attention to organizations in developing countries and of indigenous populations. Education Technology 2002 http://www.digitaldividenetwork.org/content/events/index.cfm?key=116 Wed 24 July 2002 - Fri 26 July 2002 Arlington, Virginia, United States The conference will focus on new technologies as well as existing applications which have been successfully utilized for some years. For more information, visit http://www.salt.org. 2nd Pan-Commonwealth Forum on Open Learning http://www.mweb.co.za/learning/colforum/ Mon 29 July 2002 - Fri 2 August 2002 Durban, South Africa The forum will examine open and distance learning in a broad range of applications. It will showcase what is achievable with vision, concern for the learner, effective learning and learning facilitation, and utilising and increasing appropriate use of technology. Agendas ranging from the eradication of illiteracy (the scourge of the under-developed) to postgraduate and professional education will again be aired. Keynote and plenary presentations will set the context for the Forum and the agenda for the doorway to the new millennium of open and distance learning in the Commonwealth. ACT 2002: The African Computing & Telecommunications Summit http://aitecafrica.com/events2/act/act2002.htm Mon 5 August 2002 - Thu 8 August 2002 Nairobi, Kenya The African Computing & Telecommunications Summit is the continent's top gathering of IT users, suppliers, service providers, policy-makers and innovators. The World Summit on Sustainable Development http://www.johannesburgsummit.org/html/basic_info/basicinfo.html Mon 26 August 2002 - Wed 4 September 2002 Johannesburg, South Africa The Johannesburg summit will bring together tens of thousands of participants, including heads of state, national delegates, businesses and leaders from NGOs. The summit will focus on actions toward meeting difficult challenges, including improving people's lives and conserving our natural resources. ITiRA 2002: Information Technology in Regional Areas http://www.digitaldividenetwork.org/content/events/index.cfm?key=94 Tue 27 August 2002 - Thu 29 August 2002 Rockhampton, Australia The Conference aims to examine strategies, research and applications for the introduction and use of Information Technology in Regional Areas. For more information, visit http://itira.cqu.edu.au/. Multimedia Asia 2002 http://www.msc-multimediaasia.org.my/ Thu 5 September 2002 - Sat 7 September 2002 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia This year's theme, "Agenda eAsia: Sustainable E-Business Strategies in a Globalised Environment," looks into how to sustain businesses in the midst of rapid development of information and communication technology. |------------------------------------------------------------------| | Digital Opportunity Channel http://www.digitalopportunity.org | | Promoting Digital Opportunities for All | |------------------------------------------------------------------| | If you received this email from a source other than | | [EMAIL PROTECTED] you can subscribe yourself directly to | | this weekly mailing list by sending an email to: | | mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] | | With the following text in the body of the message: | | subscribe digitalopportunity | | | | If you received this email from [EMAIL PROTECTED] you | | can unsubscribe yourself from this mailing list by sending an | | email to: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] | | With the following text in the body of the message: | | unsubscribe digitalopportunity | |------------------------------------------------------------------| ------------ ***GKD is solely supported by EDC, an NGO that is a GKP member*** To post a message, send it to: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To subscribe or unsubscribe, send a message to: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>. 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