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| Information and Communication Technologies for Development |
From its creation in 1970, the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) has been committed to advancing the role of information in development. A tradition of innovation that began with an emphasis on building databases and information systems has evolved into a focus on the transformative nature of information and communications technologies (ICTs). IDRC was one of the first development agencies to embrace ICTs as a key means to foster development and alleviate poverty.
- Acacia Initiative
Communities and the Information Society in Africa Program Initiative increases the capacity of African communities to apply Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) to their own social and economic development.
- ICT4D in Middle East Project
A new corporte project by IDRC that covers five countries in Middle East: Lebanon, Jordan, Palestine, Syria and Yemen.
- Pan Asia Networking
Studying the impacts of ICTs on people, culture, the economy, and society in order to strengthen ICT uses that promote sustainable development.
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Open and Closed Skies: Satellite Access in Africa
Africa’s vast inaccessible terrain and insufficient energy infrastructure makes it difficult and costly to roll out wire-line networks and fibre optic links in heartland areas. Low-cost satellite-based Internet therefore responds to the access crisis in the region, and provides a potentially affordable opportunity for connectivity.
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Open ICT4D 2008-11-19
A working paper that explores the relevance and significance of Openness for ICT4D. Abrir el archivo
telecentre.org Brochure 2005-11
Click on the file below to read about telecentre.org. Abrir el archivo
Directorio del Proyecto IDRC-ICT4D
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