Between the 1970s and 1980s appropriate technology (AT) become a worldwide grassroots innovation movement that sought to redefine technology as a tool for development. In South America, AT emerged in a context of political upheaval between the challenge of political repression and the influence of new forms of activism and […]
appropriate technology • grassroots • innovation • Latin America • policy • social changeDigital Data Management as Indigenous Resurgence in Kahnawà:ke
Indigenous peoples are addressing the ongoing impacts of settler colonialism through a variety of expressions of community resurgence. Among these initiatives are those leveraging digital technologies. In the emergent network society, digital infrastructures, and information and communication technologies are powerful tools that can support self-government. In this context, we document […]
2015 • colonization / colonialism • cultural protocols • First Mile • First Nations • ICTs • indigenous communities • infrastructure • Kahnawà:ke • Mohawk • network • policyICT Policy for Development: International Perspectives and National Case Studies
The Center for Global Communication Studies (CGCS) at UPenn commissioned the writing of a course curriculum and syllabus which is meant for teaching the fundamentals of ICT4D. The first syllabus was developed as part of collaboration between CGCS and the World Bank, and features a two-week module on Eastern Europe […]
Africa • Asia • broadband • curriculum • Eastern Europe • ICT4D • innovation • policyFuture Priorities for Development Informatics Research from the Post-2015 Development Agenda
At the end of 2015, the Millennium Development Goals will be replaced by the post-2015 development agenda (PTDA). The foundational content is in place for this new agenda, which will be the single most-important force shaping the future of international development. In planning our priorities for development informatics research – […]
2014 • ICT4D • informatics • millennium development goals • policy • researchIndigiLINK 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 • researchAPCICT’s ICTD Briefing Note Series 2011
Updated first eight editions of APCICT’s ICTD Briefing Note Series. The publications, based on the curriculum of APCICT’s “Academy of ICT Essentials for Government Leaders Programme” (Academy), are designed to provide senior government officials with concise yet detailed analysis of ICT for development related issues and topics. The Briefing Note […]
2011 • APCICT • development • government • ICTs • policyiREACH: Lessons from a Community Owned ICT Network in Cambodia
Abstract Cambodia is for various reasons a challenging environment for ICT development. This did not deter IDRC (Canada) from funding an ambitious and ground-breaking project designed ultimately to influence ICT policy in Cambodia but initially to establish two pilot community-owned networks in poor rural areas. Each comprises both a cluster […]
2011 • Cambodia • IDRC • network • policy • ruralAptivate
What do we do? We are an NGO and not-for-profit organisation that provides IT services for international development. We work on both grant funded projects and direct partnerships with NGOs. We collaborate with NGOs to strengthen the use of IT in their programmes. We offer impartial advice on strategy, policy, […]
appropriate technology • development • ICT4D • mobile • policyIntellectual Property Watch: Traditional and Indigenous Knowledge
Mission Intellectual Property Watch, a non-profit independent news service, reports on the interests and behind-the-scenes dynamics that influence the design and implementation of international intellectual property policies. Reporting Services Intellectual Property Watch’s reporting is available in online format: Online (ISSN 1661-7355): news stories and features are regularly posted in a […]
indigenous / traditional knowledge • intellectual property • knowledge tradition • policyKnowledge Translation (KT) for Indigenous Communities: a Policy Making Toolkit
We have put together this kit of information to provide practical assistance to community policy makers and those who assist them (policy analysts, etc.) in development of Knowledge Translation (KT) policy. The specific focus is on health related knowledge translation. The toolkit has been developed for use at the First […]
2006 • First Nations • health • indigenous communities • Inuit • knowledge sharing / exchange • Métis • policy • toolkitOverseas Development Institute (ODI)
ODI is Britain’s leading independent think tank on international development and humanitarian issues. Our mission is to inspire and inform policy and practice which lead to the reduction of poverty, the alleviation of suffering and the achievement of sustainable livelihoods in developing countries. We do this by locking together high […]
development • humanitarian • policy • poverty reduction • research • sustainabilityOrganisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
The mission of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is to promote policies that will improve the economic and social well-being of people around the world. The OECD provides a forum in which governments can work together to share experiences and seek solutions to common problems. We work […]
development • OECD • policy • social changeTowards a Policy for Remote Indigenous Media and Communications
Daniel Featherstone, General Manager of Indigenous Remote Communications Association (IRCA) of Australia, presents “Why One Size Doesn’t Fit All: Towards a Policy for Remote Indigenous Media and Communications.” The presentation describes the issues of top-down policy and one-size-fits-all programs that often do not have the desired outcomes for remote communities. […]
aboriginal • Australia • policy • telecommunicationsICT4D Bibliography at ICTlogy.net
This is a gathering of literature on subjects related to the impact of Information and Communication Technologies in the society, especially in development curated by Ismael Peña-López. Thus, you’ll find readings about the Information Society, the Digital Divide, e-Readiness or Digital Literacy, as core themes, and the Digital Economy, e-Learning, […]
digital divide • education • gender • human rights • ICT4D • information society • infrastructure • intellectual property • knowledge management • open access • participatory • policy • social media