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"You must help"

This article ponders the effects cell phones could have on giving a direct voice to the too-often-forgotton, after a text message from a Somali refugee camp in Kenya to the comfort of the London office of the UN World Food Programme brought the recent cutting of rations to hungry people into sharp focus. (Greg Barrow, Guardian, 20 June 2006)

http://society.guardian.co.uk/aid/comment/0,,1801779,00.html

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Web inventor warns of 'dark' net

The web should remain neutral and resist attempts to fragment it into different services, web inventor Sir Tim Berners-Lee has said. The internet community believes that recent attempts in the US to try to charge for different levels of online access web threatens the open model of the internet as broadband providers will become gatekeepers to the web's content. Berners-Lee agrees that this is not "part of the internet model." He warned that if the US decided to go ahead with a two-tier internet, the network would enter "a dark period". (Jonathan Fildes, BBC News, 23 May 2006)

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/5009250.stm

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"'Washirika': Raising awareness without mass media" [PDF - 150Kb]

How do you raise awareness of current issues that could have a huge bearing on people's welfare without the use of media sources? This paper describes a project in Tanzania that employed 'field neighbours', people that visit neighbouring villages and engage people in conversations about current issues, as a way of making people more aware. (Paul Vare, IIED PLA Notes, 2001)

http://www.iied.org/NR/agbioliv/pla_notes/documents/plan_04110.pdf

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Benchmarking E-government: a global perspective. Assessing the progress of the UN member states

Author(s): Ronaghan, S. Produced by: United Nations Online Network in Public Administration and Finance (UNPAN) (2002) Since the mid -1990s governments around the world have been executing major initiatives in order to tap the vast potential of the internet for the distinct purpose of improving and perfecting the governing process. Like the personal computer, the Internet has become an indispensable tool in the day-to-day administration of government. In an effort to gain an appreciation of the global e-government landscape in 2001, the American Society for Public Administration (ASPA) and the United Nations Division for Public Economics and Public Administration (UNDPEPA) undertook a research study analyzing the approach, progress and commitment on the part of the 190 UN Member States. The study's primary goal was to objectively present facts and conclusions that define a country's e-government environment and demonstrate its capacity (or lack of) to sustain online development.

http://unpan1.un.org/intradoc/groups/public/documents/UN/UNPAN021547.pdf#search=%22Benchmarking%20E-government%3A%20a%20global%20perspective.%20Assessing%20the%20progress%20of%20the%20UN%20member%20states%22

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Communications Rights in the Information Society (CRIS)

Communications Rights in the Information Society (CRIS) is a campaign to ensure that communication rights are central to the information society. The campaign is sponsored and supported by the Platform for Communication Rights, a group of NGOs involved in media and communication projects around the world. Our vision of the Information Society is grounded in the Right to Communicate, as a means to enhance human rights and to strengthen the social, economic and cultural lives of people and communities.

http://www.crisinfo.org/

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Conference on research brokers & intermediaries - 1-2 July, South Africa

"Locating the power of in-between" will shine a spotlight on the role of research brokers and intermediaries and the contribution they can make to supporting and enabling evidence-based pro-poor policy and practice. 1 - 2 July, 2008 Pretoria, South Africa Organisers: The Human Science Research Council, South Africa and the Institute of Development Studies, UK Application period is now open - deadline 16 May 08

http://www.ids.ac.uk/go/power-of-in-between/

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Dialogue Between Nations

Dialogue Between Nations is an interactive global communications network and an educational forum that aims to: Contribute: through global dialogue, towards the solutions of current issues directly affecting the identity, self-determination and presence of Indigenous Peoples in the modern world Support: the envisioning, expression and implementation of Indigenous dreams, dignity and diversity, as well as activities leading to innovative and successful partnerships and effective models of peacemaking Advocate: the right of Indigenous Peoples to equal participation in local, national and international decision making Actively engage in: upholding freedom of speech and all basic human rights [Video Content]

http://www.dialoguebetweennations.com

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Ideas 4 Development

"Ideas for Development" is an international Blog meant to stimulate debate on development issues. It brings together a set of senior professionals engaged in this sphere through their careers and personal convictions. This Blog aims at offering a new forum for open discussion and interaction between scholars, students, professionals of various backgrounds and the public at large. Together, they can share information, viewpoints and visions for the future with the common goal of advancing the cause of development.

http://www.ideas4development.org/en/

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International Freedom of Expression Exchange (IFEX)

As profound violations of the right to free expression continue around the globe, the International Freedom of Expression Exchange (IFEX) has emerged as a strong and growing force of opposition. At its core, IFEX is made up of organisations whose members refuse to turn away when those who have the courage to insist upon their fundamental human right to free expression are censored, brutalized or killed. Comprised of 65 organisations - located everywhere from the Pacific Islands to Europe to West Africa - IFEX draws together a tremendously diverse and dedicated global community.

http://www.ifex.org

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Kenyan Slum Girls Use Camera Power to Fight Abuse

Reuters, February 1, 2003. Kenyan women and girls are using the power of images to document cases of sexual and other forms of violence.

http://www.aegis.com/news/re/2003/RE030201.html

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Melanesian Pidgin English Resources

An annotated bibliography of Melanesian Pidgin English dictionaries, phrase books, and study guides.

http://thslone.tripod.com/MPEB.html

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Message to aid workers: Go mobile - or get lost!

Nalaka Gunawardene challenges those working in the field of development to make more effective use of mobile phone technology in disaster relief and humanitarian aid communication. According to the author, "All available indicators suggest that the future of humanitarian assistance is going to be largely dependent on mobile communications." (Moving Images, 26 October 2007)

http://movingimages.wordpress.com/2007/10/26/message-to-aid-workers-go-mobile-or-get-lost/

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MobileActive.org

MobileActive is a global network of people (and their tools, projects, and resources) focused on the use of mobile phones in civil society. We expand access to knowledge, ideas and experience about the use of mobile technology; reduce learning costs for civil society organizations; accelerate the use of effective tactics in campaigns; and provide a comprehensive platform for data on mobile projects and mobile use around the world.

http://mobileactive.org/

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Networking Technology At Work In Rural India

New software has been developed by the Indian Institute of Technology, Chennai, which allows video conferencing on low-bandwidth Internet connections. This article shows some of the impact this technology is having on the small rural communities in India where it has been deployed.

http://www.rediff.com/money/2003/aug/01spec3.htm

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Participatory Communication: A Key to Rural Learning Systems

This publication focusses on issues in the field of communication and education for development. It provides an overview of the tools and methodologies of participatory communication as well as some experiences of the Food and Agricualture Organisation (FAO) Communication for Development Group, including: Communication-based rural adult learning systems; Communication delivery systems for rural learning; Multimedia advantages in communication campaigns; Networking through Village Telecentres; Pilot telecentres - rural settings (e.g. Mali, Uganda,Mozambique and South Africa). (Gary Coldevin, FAO, 2003)

http://www.fao.org/sd/2003/KN10023_en.htm

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Rural Indians turn to radio over Maoists

Tired of the daily toll of Maoist violence, rural people in India's Jharkhand state are rejecting both the government and the rebels experimenting with radio as a potent new tool that promises social transformation. (Anuj Chopra, Christian Science Monitor, August 25, 2006)

http://www.csmonitor.com/2006/0825/p07s02-wosc.html?s=hns

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SIGNIS: The World Catholic Association for Communication

SIGNIS is a non-governmental organization that includes members from 140 countries. As the "World Catholic Association for Communication", it brings together radio, television, cinema, video, media education, Internet, and new technology professionals.

http://www.signis.net

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Soul Beat Africa

Soul Beat Africa is an online knowledge and information service on communication for development in Africa.

http://www.comminit.com/africa

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Soul City Instutute for Health and Development Communication

The Soul City Institute for Health and Development Communication (SC IHDC) is a social change project which aims to impact on society at the individual, community and socio-political levels. SC IHDC is South Africa's premier edutainment project.

http://www.soulcity.org.za/about-us/institute-for-health-development/

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Spreading the Word Further: Guidelines for Disseminating Development Research (pdf)

By Julie Fisher, Frank Odhiambo and Andrew Cotton. Water, Engineering and Development Centre Loughborough University, 2003. Getting research findings out to those who stand to benefit from them is now widely recognised as a crucial aspect of any research project. This book is a product of the second phase of a DFID-funded KaR project that is aimed at increasing the impact of research through improved dissemination of the research process and findings. It develops the ideas from phase one of the project 'Spreading the Word: Practical guidelines for research dissemination strategies' (Saywell and Cotton, 1999). Based on in-depth consultation with Southern agencies about appropriate methods and formats by which to share information and knowledge relating to development research projects, this book provides dissemination checklists and guidelines. It also provides a useful overview of the issues and more specific advise for anyone engaged in development-related research, whether as contractors, practitioners or donors, at all stages of the project cycle.

http://wedc.lboro.ac.uk/publications/pdfs/stwf/stwf.pdf

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Stocktaking on efforts to combat racism on the Internet

Studies show that there is a 25% annual increase in websites promoting racial hatred and violence, which indicates that the problem of racism and xenophobia is growing over the Internet. These disturbing developments have informed the global fight against racism, and provide a backdrop for this paper. A significant number of international instruments acknowledge and attempt to address the problem without limitating the freedom of expression. (Dr. Yaman Akdeniz, for the UN Commission on Human Rights)

http://www.cyber-rights.org/reports/ya_un_paper_int_06.pdf

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Straight Talk Foundation

Straight Talk Foundation originated out of Straight Talk newspaper that was first published in 1993 and funded by UNICEF. Today, Straight Talk Foundation is a health communication NGO that produces Behavioral Change Communication materials for adolescents and important adults in the lives of adolescents such as teachers and parents.

http://www.straight-talk.or.ug/

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Tell the Cell Phone Industry Its Recycling Effort is 'Incomplete'

In September, the wireless industry meets in Los Angeles to promote new wireless technologies. Unfortunately, the major wireless providers still have not taken adequate efforts to recycle their old technology. Please take action! Send a letter to the CTIA - (the wireless trade association) telling them that they need to make a stronger commitment to cell phone recycling.

http://www.democracyinaction.org/dia/organizationsORG/earthworks/campaign.jsp?campaign_KEY=5195

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The Access Initiative (TAI)

The Access Initiative (TAI) is a global coalition of public interest groups collaborating to promote national-level implementation of commitments to access to information, participation, and justice in environmental decision-making.

http://www.accessinitiative.org/

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The Web Rewires the Movement

The Nation, posted July 17, 2003. By Andrew Boyd. A look at the growth of online activism. "The Battle in Seattle brought to the world's attention a new global resistance movement that was not only made possible by the Internet but, as Naomi Klein has deftly pointed out, was shaped in its image. Sharing the Internet's architecture of interconnected hubs and spokes, the new movement was a coalition of coalitions, a decentralized network of campaigns "intricately and tightly linked to one another."

http://www.thenation.com/doc.mhtml?i=20030804&c=1&s=boyd

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