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Dear GKD Friends and Colleagues,
>From August 19 to September 16, GKD will take a short hiatus, during
which the Moderators will be on vacation and no messages will be posted
to the List. We welcome Members to submit postings during this break;
however, any messages received will be posted after
Dear GKD Members,
This is a reminder that today will be the last day of posting before the
GKD List takes a short break. The List will resume in mid-September.
Members are welcome to submit messages during the break, but any
messages received will be posted after GKD returns.
We wish all our Mem
Dear GKD Members,
Welcome back to the GKD List Discussion! We hope that everyone had an
enjoyable "vacation" (and for those List members who were working, that
they had a productive couple of months).
During the List hiatus, we received many submissions by our members.
These will take some time
Dear GKD Members,
The GKD List will be going on vacation as of August 4. GKD will take a
short hiatus, during which the Moderators will be on vacation and no
messages will be posted to the List.
The last day of posting will be August 1. GKD will resume in September.
We welcome Members to submit p
Dear GKD Members,
Although GKD is still on vacation (until Sept. 15), we felt that List
Members would want to know that the GKD Database has just been launched.
This database is a compendium of all messages posted to the List since
its beginning, in March 1997. It is a unique resource of all the
i
Dear GKD Members,
Welcome back, as GKD launches our 7th year!
We are very excited about the new, easily searchable GKD Database. This
is a great resource, with invaluable ideas, cases, opinions, strategies
and experiences that are difficult/impossible to obtain elsewhere -- and
all from you, the
Dear GKD Members,
GKD members have often discussed the difficulty and importance of
providing connectivity to areas that have little or no power or
telecommunications infrastructure. We are therefore pleased to announce
that GKD will host a focused discussion on the theme of "Connectivity in
Low-R
Dear GKD Members,
A wide range of activities is bringing connectivity to under-served
communities that lack infrastructure, electricity, and telephony. Many
of these activities are sponsored by donor agencies. Many more are
undertaken independently by communities, civil society organizations,
and
Dear GKD Members,
Welcome to the GKD-DOTCOM Discussion on "Connectivity in Low Resource
Environments." We look forward to examining this important topic for
the next 4 weeks. The DOT-COM Alliance will develop a white paper on the
topic, drawing on the valuable input and recommendations of GKD me
Dear GKD Members,
Last week GKD members provided a number of cases that described how
connectivity is being established and used in countries such as Nigeria,
Ghana, Mauritania, Uganda, Senegal, Zimbabwe, Sierra Leone, Tanzania,
Kenya, Panama, Nicaragua, Afghanistan, Iraq, Philippines, Pakistan,
E
Dear GKD Members,
During the past two weeks, GKD members have discussed impressive
activities that are managing to bring connectivity to under-served
areas, overcoming an array of obstacles and limited resources. They have
described innovative approaches to utilizing, modifying and
experimenting w
Dear GKD Members,
During the past three weeks, GKD members have discussed a number of
intriguing technical solutions to bringing access to underserved
communities, several of which have demonstrated promise in the field.
Especially noteworthy are various forms of wireless connectivity, in
combinat
Dear GKD Members,
In response to the dynamism and value of your contributions, DOT-COM
would like to continue the focused discussion on Access for Underserved
Areas, through this week. Our deep thanks for the consistent, extremely
high quality of your input.
Best regards,
GKD Moderators
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Many GKD members have argued that the for-profit private sector must
play a key role in expanding access to underserved communities. The
notion is appealing. The 2003 UNCTAD E-commerce and Development Report
states that in 2002, 32% of the world's Internet users were in
developing countries, and th
Dear GKD Members,
Today we resume the regular GKD discussion on various topics related to
ICT for Development. We want to take this opportunity to thank our
members for their extremely valuable comments, ideas, suggestions and
cases during the focused DOT-COM discussion on "Connectivity in
Low-Res
Dear GKD Members,
The GKD-DOTCOM discussion on Connectivity (Oct-Nov 2003) was superb, and
we are working to complete a White Paper based on the rich and complex
interchange of experience and information. As soon as the White Paper is
completed, we will submit it for comments to GKD.
We would lik
Dear GKD Members,
Welcome to the GKD-DOTCOM Discussion on "Online Professional Development
for Educators." This has been an important topic for GKD members over
the years and we look forward to discussing it in depth during the next
4 weeks. The DOT-COM Alliance will develop a White Paper on the t
Dear GKD Members,
"Education for All." Sounds great. Tough to do. A key challenge is
developing skilled educators across the developing world. One approach
capturing broad attention is the use of online professional development
for educators. Enthusiasts praise online methods for offering "just in
Dear GKD Members,
This week we would like to expand our focus to examine the use of all
types of ICTs for in-service training of professionals working in all
sectors.
There seems to be a consensus that ICTs can improve and expand
in-service professional development IF sufficient resources are bro
Development?
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Dear GKD Members,
During last week's discussion we heard from members working in Peru,
Uganda, Macedonia, Nigeria, Pakistan and the Philippines regarding the
"right" resources to foster ICT-enhanced professional d
Dear GKD Members,
The future of technology is exciting: online "face-to-face" courses with
simultaneous translation; virtual reality training offering real-world
experience; tiny hand-held devices providing just-in-time job mentoring
from top experts. It is easy to imagine inspiring possibilities.
Dear GKD Members,
Today we resume the regular GKD discussion on various topics related to
ICT for Development. We want to take this opportunity to thank our
members for their extremely valuable comments, ideas, suggestions and
cases during the focused DOT-COM discussion on "Online Professional
Dev
Dear GKD Members,
List Members have often discussed the importance of cyber-security as a
key element of using ICT for development. Cyber-Security is essential
for developing countries to engage in e-commerce and actively join the
global economy. It is crucial to providing reliable access and onli
Dear GKD Members,
This week we would like to focus on the issue of protecting
Cyber-Security while preserving human rights.
ICTs make it increasingly easy to collect, store and transfer massive
amounts of data virtually instantaneously. We often consider this power
crucial to providing universal
Dear GKD Members,
Welcome to the DOT-COM discussion on Cyber-Security in International
Development. We use the term cyber-security to refer to securing both
data and information systems. Cyber-crime refers to violations of
cyber-security with criminal intent, be it for financial, political, or
soc
The Internet is becoming integral to every area of our lives --
education, economics, health, politics. As Internet access reaches
throughout the globe, its benefits are expanding...along with growing
threats. Take VOIP. It promises to make cheap communications accessible
worldwide...and simultaneo
Cyber-Security and E-commerce
Cyber-security is essential to e-commerce. Businesses must establish
trust with their potential customers. Countries need to prevent
cyber-fraud that can cripple e-commerce activity. Yet developing
countries face special obstacles in their efforts to
Preventing cyber-terrorism demands an effective international legal
infrastructure and strong national and cross-border law enforcement
mechanisms. To build the infrastructure, countries must be able and
willing to negotiate viable settlements. Yet, as criminal and terrorist
organizations adeptly o
Technology, Globalization and the Poor
A GKD Focused Discussion
October 25 - November 19, 2004
"What is needed is a better approach...that involves sustainable win-win
scenarios where the poor are actively engaged and, at the sa
"The falling costs of communications, information...have contributed to
globalization...Many poor people are benefiting from globalization. The
challenge is to bring more of them into this process."
Globalization, Growth and Poverty
"Contrary to the rosy picture presented
"Poverty is not inevitable...Change for the better is within our grasp."
John Browne, chief executive of the energy giant BP
During the past few years, corporate investment in developing countries
has increased markedly, both from multinational corporations (MNCs) and
from larg
Last week, GKD members discussed some of the benefits that can be gained
from "pro-poor" business strategies, along with some examples, and the
striking challenges to creating and implementing those strategies. This
week we examine profit, and the functional, and dysfunctional, role it
can play in
GKD Weekly Summary (10/25 - 10/29)
This message attempts to summarize briefly the major discussion points
made on the GKD discussion focused on "Technology, Globalization and the
Poor." Inevitably, many valuable points will not be captured here, and
new List members are encouraged to visit t
During the past two weeks, GKD members have discussed businesses that
are engaging in "pro-poor" business strategies, and the challenges they
face. Members also wrestled with the role profit can play in encouraging
activity that provides real value to the poor. This week we would like
to add a new
Some claim that emerging ICTs will disrupt the existing global market,
opening new opportunities for the poor in developing countries. These
technologies will enable the poor to enter international markets. For
example, villagers can use cell phones that can link to the Internet to
send information
GKD Weekly Summary (11/01 - 11/05)
This week GKD members continued examining the win-win benefits that can
be reaped from "pro-poor" business strategies, and provided some
examples. They also turned to a discussion of the striking challenges
involved in creating and implementing those str
GKD Weekly Summary (11/8 - 11/12)
This week GKD members continued examining the advantages and risks of
using ICT and a business approach to achieve development goals. A lively
debate also continued regarding whether the profit motive supports or
conflicts with social benefit. Members a
Dear GKD Members,
Thank you for another outstanding discussion. As most of you know, the
focus on "Technology, Globalization and the Poor" was scheduled to end
today. However, due to the large number of messages yet to be posted, we
are extending the focused discussion until next Tuesday, November
Dear GKD Members,
Due to the large backlog of interesting messages yet to be posted, we
will extend the focused discussion on "Technology, Globalization and the
Poor" through this Friday, November 26. Once again, we thank the List
Members for their continued participation.
Sincerely,
GKD Modera
GKD Weekly Summary (11/15 - 11/19)
This week GKD members continued examining the relationship between
profitability and sustainability, and identified opportunities for
win-win solutions that both reduce poverty and enable a company to
realize a profit. Members also explored new technolog
Dear GKD Members,
Our hearts go out to the millions of people affected by the devastating
earthquake and tsunami that hit South Asia and Southeast Asia on Sunday.
We hope that our members in all of the affected countries are safe,
along with their families. If any GKD members have information on t
Empowering Local Communities and Improving Local Government through ICT
JOIN THE ONLINE DISCUSSION
May 2 - May 27, 2005
"ICT can contribute to fostering empowerment and participation and
making government processes more efficient and transparent by
enco
How Can ICT Support Decentralization and Help Improve Local Governance?
"Decentralization increases the opportunities for citizens to take
interest in public affairs; it makes them get accustomed to using
freedom."
- A. de Tocqueville
De Tocqueville's optimism seems utterly naive in light
Dear GKD Members,
Welcome to the discussion on "Empowering Local Communities and Improving
Local Government Through ICT".
In recent years, many developing countries have embraced
decentralization - devolving power to local governments - in hopes that
it will produce a wide range of benefits: broa
How can ICT help communities/civil society (e.g., businesses, media,
schools, etc.) participate more effectively in local decision-making?
As GKD members have often discussed, public participation is a critical
ingredient for good governance, whether at the local or national level.
Citizens must
How can local governments use ICT to improve the efficiency of service
delivery to local citizens and businesses?
Under decentralization, local governments must deliver more services to
citizens, often with little or no increase in resources. These
governments, and the donors that want to strengt
What's on the Horizon for ICT and Local Government?
GKD members have identified a number of cases where ICTs have improved
local government performance, and outlined major obstacles and "critical
success factors." With increasing emphasis on decentralization in
developing countries, the role of IC
Dear GKD Members,
The GKD List will resume its regular, open-ended discussion starting
today. We thank our members for their valuable insights and
participation during our focussed discussion on the theme of "Empowering
Local Communitites and Improving Local Government Through ICT".
Although the
Dear GKD Members,
Welcome back to the GKD discussion! We apologize for the longer than
expected hiatus of the List, due to the Moderators' extended travel
commitments. There have been several important recent developments in
the ICT for Development arena -- including some new low-cost
technologies
Dear GKD colleagues,
As you know, GKD has been on hiatus since December 20, 2000. However, as
promised, we would like to follow up regarding the Report on the GDG
discussion. The draft Report has been completed, and is available in both
PDF and HTML format at:
http://www.edc.org/GLG/GDGreport/
Dear GKD Members,
Later today we will be posting an update regarding the resumption of the
GKD discussion.
Meanwhile, I would like to inform you about a related, important discussion
of the DOT Force, which the G8 (the group of the world's eighth wealthiest
nations) established to help close the
Dear GKD members,
First, deep thanks for the many warm, supportive messages we received
regarding the importance of resuming GKD, and the role GKD plays in your
work to use information and communications technologies (ICTs) for
sustainable development. Our own efforts to help make GKD a paramount
Dear GKD Colleagues,
As you know, the Global Knowledge Partnership (GKP) would like to involve
GKD members to participate in an important discussion that will affect the
future of ICTs in developing countries. Last summer, the G8 recognized the
importance of ICTs by creating the DOT force to prov
Dear GKD members,
We would like to express our deep thanks to the many members who sent
comments on the GDG report. We are very grateful for the numerous messages
that found the report excellent. We integrated virtually all of the
suggestions that were made. You can find the Final Report in HTML
Dear GKD members,
Last week, the GKP members held their annual meeting and discussed both GKP
activities and potential recommendations to the DOT Force. The outcomes of
the GKP meeting will soon be summarised and posted to GKD by the GKP
Secretariat, for your comment. For more information on the
Dear GKD Members,
As you may know, the US nongovernmental members of the DOT Force are
Markle Foundation and Hewlett/Packard (nonprofit and for-profit members,
respectively). Markle has been holding an online consultation (Digopp)
for US NGOs to feed into the DOT Force report. Drawing from that a
Gary Garriot wrote:
>>...the recent posting of GKD recommendations that was distributed at the
GKP annual meeting... is basically a list (in four areas) that goes on for
four long pages. Someone once told me that a list is a proxy statement for
"we don't know what we're doing" and to toss it ou
Dear GKD members,
The second draft of the DOT Force report is now available on the Markle
Foundation site:
http://www.markle.org/dotforce.html
Click "Online Resources," "Dot Force sites and Documents," "Second Draft
Report of the DOT Force."
There is a very tight timeline on providing input to
Dear GKD Colleagues,
First, we wish to thank all GKD members for the unique and valuable
resource you have created in GKD. Your insightful, informed messages
continue to make GKD one of the most superb sources of knowledge and
experience about "ICT for development" that exists. Together, you have
Dear GKD Members,
Due to the volume of messages we have received during the past week, the
GKD Moderators will extend GKD through Tuesday, July 31. Thus, GKD will be
"on vacation" from 1 August - 7 September 2001.
During August, we will be seeking sources of support to continue GKD. As we
do so,
Dear GKD Members,
We would like to extend our very deep thanks to the members who sent us
messages describing the value GKD provides in their efforts to use ICT for
sustainable development. Your words have been both extremely heartening
and helpful. We also greatly appreciate the kind words memb
Dear GKD Members,
Welcome back to the GKD List! We hope you all had an enjoyable summer.
We look forward to resuming our vibrant GKD discussion, and hearing from
you regarding your experiences using ICTs for Sustainable Development.
GKD membership continues to grow (currently 2500+ members in ove
Dear GKD Members,
Our heartfelt prayers go out to all those who died or were injured in
the terrorist attacks that occurred in the US today, and to their
families, loved ones and fellow citizens. GKD will not be moderated
today, but will resume tomorrow.
Sincerely,
The GKD Moderators
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Dear GKD Members,
We are creating a database and coding the GKD messages so they are
easier to search and the archive is a more useful resource. We would
like your input regarding the categories we plan to use. Please note
that our experience shows that it is best to use only a few categories.
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