AbTeC is a network of academics, artists and technologists whose goal is to define and share conceptual and practical tools that will allow us to create new, Aboriginally-determined territories within the web-pages, online games, and virtual environments that we call cyberspace. Our multi-faceted effort will include a storytelling series, an […]
aboriginal • AbTeC • artists • cultural heritage • digital storytelling • empower • gaming • indigenous scholars • technology • video gameJaqi Aru: promoting the use of Aymara on the Internet
Jaqi Aru An online community with the commitment to promote the native language of Aymara on the Internet. Through the use of translations and the creation of content using digital media, we want to contribute and enrich the content in our language in cyberspace. About In 2007, two of Jaqi […]
Aymara • Bolivia • community media • digital • indigenous communities • indigenous language • South AmericaIndigiLINK Network
IndigiLINK is for professional social networking and collaboration for those working in the field of Indigenous research and policy. We welcome people working on Indigenous issues in a variety of capacities, including professionals, scholars, researchers, policy makers, Indigenous community leaders, Elders, Indigenous community members, advocates, service providers, and students. What […]
collaboration • indigenous issues • indigenous scholars • indigenous studies • network • policy • researchConnecting to Collections Online Community
Our goal is to help smaller museums, libraries, archives, and historical societies get answers to collections care questions and quickly locate reliable preservation resources and to help staff members network with their colleagues. We know how many responsibilities you have and how helpful it can be to network with conservation […]
archive • culture | preservation • digital collections • protectionSocial Media for Development (SoMe4D)
SoMe4D is the acronym for Social Media for international aid & Development. It is founded by freelance IT for development consultant & researcher Anand Sheombar. Initially the aim of SoMe4D is to bring together those who are interested in the activities of international aid and development organisations operating from or […]
aid • development • ICT4D • social mediaICT for Development Network: Where digital, online technologies are central for social and economic development
ICT for Development Network is a section of The Communication Initiative (www.comminit.com) Mission: To convene the communication and media development, social and behavioural change community for more effective local, national, and international development action The CI’s Change Principles: People and organisations are more effective, efficient and work at greater scale […]
development • development communication • ICT4D • social change • social networkingHii Dunia
About Hii Dunia aims to give everyone with knowledge or experience in the Development sector the opportunity to share their work. This may be in the form of academic research, papers or dissertations. Hii Dunia would welcome submissions resulting from non-professional, semi-professional or wholly professional collaborations or projects. Submission Criteria […]
development • development discourse • Hii Dunia • knowledge sharing / exchangeAboriginal Mapping Network
The Aboriginal Mapping Network (AMN) was established in 1998 as a joint initiative of the Gitxsan and Ahousaht First Nations and Ecotrust Canada. Over the years the network has grown from its humble beginnings as a knowledge sharing forum for local First Nations technicians, leaders and decision makers to become […]
aboriginal • Ahousaht • First Nations • GIS • Gitxsan • indigenous / traditional knowledge • mapping • networkTechnology Salon: a discussion at the intersection of technology & development
In April of 2008, Wayan Vota started the Technology Salon™ as a forum where technology and development professionals could share their opinions on emerging trends in ICT and international development in an intimate and informal discussion around technology’s impact on donor-sponsored technical assistance delivery, and private enterprise driven economic development, […]
development • ICT4D • Inveneo • knowledge sharing / exchange • technologyEldis Community
Eldis Communities has been developed by the Eldis team. Since 1995 we have been providing an online information service for the development community. Eldis Communities is an extension to our existing services and runs alongside the Eldis website. Through Eldis Communities development professionals can engage with each other and also […]
development • ICT4D • knowledge sharing / exchange • poverty reduction • sustainabilityFrame: Natural Resource Management Communities – ICT4D
As technology continues to offer innovative solutions to development challenges, a variety of unique approached begin to emerge. This community seeks tools, best practices and lessons learned around the growing field of ICTs for development, specifically in the Natural Resource Management sector. This is a new community, so please feel […]
development • ICT4D • resources managementGlobal Voices
Global Voices is a community of more than 200 bloggers around the world who work together to bring you translations and reports from blogs and citizen media everywhere, with emphasis on voices that are not ordinarily heard in international mainstream media. Millions of people are blogging, podcasting, and uploading photos, […]
bloggers • citizen mediaiConnect-Online: Applying knowledge to development
iConnect-Online is an initiative of the International Institute for Communication and Development (IICD) and serves as a collaboration platform on the practice and implementation of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) in sustainable development. iConnect draws content from IICD and its partners, linking resources and expertise. iConnect-Online includes locally produced articles, […]
collaboration • development • ICT4D • ICTs • IICD • sustainabilityICT4D Facebook group
This group was established in April 2007 for all those interested in ICT4D (Information and Communication Technologies for Development) – led by the ICT4D Collective and UNESCO Chair in ICT4D at Royal Holloway, University of London. It provides an opportunity for information sharing and networking amongst all those with interests […]
development • ICT4D • ICT4D Collective at Royal HollowayKnowledge Management for Development (KM4dev)
KM4Dev is a community of international development practitioners who are interested in knowledge management and knowledge sharing issues and approaches, and who seek to share ideas and experiences in this domain. The community traces its origins back to two face-to-face workshops held respectively in February and June 2000. Participants from […]
development • knowledge management • knowledge sharing / exchangeMobileActive.org
MobileActive.org is a community of people and organizations using mobile phones for social impact. We are committed to increasing the effectiveness of NGOs around the world who recognize that the 3.5 billion mobile phones provide unprecedented opportunities for organizing, communications, and service and information delivery. We work together to create […]
communication • ICT4D • mobile • MobileActive • social changeSIGCHI HCI4D Community
The ACM SIGCHI HCI4D Community serves people interested in the interplay between information technology and socio-economic development. “Development” here is viewed broadly to include such diverse topics as technology related to developing countries, conflict zones, ignored or disenfranchised groups, rural and urban community development, or designing for resource-constrained or marginalized […]
development • HCI4D • ICT4D • ICTs • SIGCHITelecentre.org
Telecentre.org is a global community of people and organizations committed to increasing the social and economic impact of grassroots telecentres. Working together, we provide the resources that telecentres need to succeed: locally relevant content and services, support and learning opportunities, and networks that help telecentre activists connect to each other. […]
education • ICT4D • ICTs • IDRC • telecenterIndigenous Archives Network
Connecting with Indigenous people working with Indigenous Knowledge sources Developing an International network to connect innovative projects relating to Indigenous peoples, Archives, Libraries, Museums, Galleries, Keeping Places and Communities Discussions are taking place between Indigenous people working in archives in Australia and the United States, about the creation of a […]
archive • Australia • indigenous / traditional knowledge • repatriation