International Technology Transfer Conference to be organized in China

International Technology Transfer Conference (ICT) is being organized from 2-3 April 2012 at Beijing in China.  The main aim of this conference is to build up a service platform for international cooperation in technology transfer and joint innovation. The event will be organized at British Embassy Beijing China.

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Call for Papers on “ICT for sustainability”

A conference will be organized on the topic “ICT for sustainability” in Zurich from February 14-16, 2013. This conference will comprise invited lectures, submitted papers, and workshops. The call for papers will be announced towards the end of January 2012. This ICT4S conference aims to assemble leading researchers from the technical, natural and social . . . → Read More: Call for Papers on “ICT for sustainability”

CEC India seeks papers to attend the International Convention on Virtual Education: Issues, Challenges, and Prospects

CEC is organizing an International convention on 24th & 25th February, 2012 in New Delhi. . . . → Read More: CEC India seeks papers to attend the International Convention on Virtual Education: Issues, Challenges, and Prospects

eNorth East Seeks Nominations for Award 2011 recognising best practices in ICT in North East India

The eNorth East is a group working to encourage dialogue and consultation about use of information and communication technology for development and governance in North East region of India. The annual event of eNorth East serves as a platform for people to express their ideas and knowledge with other people. The eNorth East . . . → Read More: eNorth East Seeks Nominations for Award 2011 recognising best practices in ICT in North East India

NEPAD and ACP-EU (CTA) Invite Entries from North African Youths for Essay Competition: “Looking at ICTs and agriculture in Africa through the eyes of women and the youth”

The New Partnership for Africa’s Development Agency (NEPAD) and the Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation ACP-EU (CTA) invite entries from African youths (writers, journalists, and others) for essay competition being organized to celebrate 10th anniversary of NEPAD. The theme of the essay competition is “Looking at ICTs and entrepreneurship in agriculture . . . → Read More: NEPAD and ACP-EU (CTA) Invite Entries from North African Youths for Essay Competition: “Looking at ICTs and agriculture in Africa through the eyes of women and the youth”

The Stockholm Challenge Awards 2010

The Stockholm Challenge is a pioneer in promoting the use of ICT tools and technologies for the development of people and society. The Challenge, now owned by the Royal Institute of Technology (RIT) and mainly sponsored by SIDA, Ericsson and the City of Stockholm, helps “counteract social and economic disadvantage, wherever it occurs, . . . → Read More: The Stockholm Challenge Awards 2010

Call for Pre-Proposals: Gender and Citizenship in the Information Society: An Asia-wide Research Program

IT for Change, a nonprofit organization located in India has announced a call for pre-proposals under its Gender and Citizenship in the Information Society, an Asia-wide research program organized with the support of the International Development Research Centre (IDRC). Individual researchers or research teams affiliated to a recognized and reputable institution can apply . . . → Read More: Call for Pre-Proposals: Gender and Citizenship in the Information Society: An Asia-wide Research Program

Call for Pre-Proposals: Gender and Citizenship in the Information Society: An Asia-wide Research Program -2

The objectives of the Gender and Citizenship in the Information Society: An Asia-wide Research Program are: to understand how emerging techno-social paradigms, shaped by new information and communication technologies (ICTs), recast the citizenship of marginalised women; to examine the challenges to and opportunities for women’s citizenship as they are shaped by new ICTs . . . → Read More: Call for Pre-Proposals: Gender and Citizenship in the Information Society: An Asia-wide Research Program -2

Call for Pre-Proposals: Gender and Citizenship in the Information Society: An Asia-wide Research Program -3

Applicants should be either at doctoral-level or should have at least 15 years of experience. They should preferably have experience in the fields of gender and development, information society or digital media in the global South. They should also demonstrate their interest in feminist research. Preference is given to research teams but individual . . . → Read More: Call for Pre-Proposals: Gender and Citizenship in the Information Society: An Asia-wide Research Program -3

Free Guide to use Cellphones for NGO Projects for Sustainable Development

The deeper penetration of mobile phones in rural areas in developing countries has opened up newer possibilities for organizing various activities for community-based awareness. Ashoka’s Changemakers experimented upon this process in Africa with the support of Hewlett Foundation and carried out outreach interventions. Their experiment led to the creation of an open source . . . → Read More: Free Guide to use Cellphones for NGO Projects for Sustainable Development

How to Budget a Project using Mobile Phones for Social Change and Sustainable Development

Tactical Tech, a UK-based international NGO advocating for the promotion of human rights through the use of ICT and digital technologies has listed out the budgetary requirements for cellphone-based projects aiming at social change and sustainable development in developing countries. For a quick start guide for NGOs on how to begin a cellphone-based . . . → Read More: How to Budget a Project using Mobile Phones for Social Change and Sustainable Development

Mini-Grants & Scholarships from Youth for Change

“The “Youth for Change” Program aims at inspiring, informing and involving Arab Youth to be Agents of Change in their communities. The phase II of this program focuses on the theme:  Global Youth Culture and Participation and is implemented through a partnership between Bibliotheca Alexandrina and TakingITGlobal as well as other organizations in . . . → Read More: Mini-Grants & Scholarships from Youth for Change

ICT and Sustainable Development

Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) has been increasingly recognized as a significant tool for poverty reduction in poor and low-income developing countries. Currently, there is high level of interest and commitment from various quarters, including governmental agencies, private organizations, international development organizations and NGOs to explore, adapt and implement technology-based projects to speed . . . → Read More: ICT and Sustainable Development

A Call for Concept Notes

The Centre for Media and Transitional Societies (CMTS) at the Carleton University in collaboration with the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) has launched a call for concept notes as part of its Radio, Convergence and Development project to undertake research for “examining the impact of convergence between traditional radio and new information and . . . → Read More: A Call for Concept Notes

The Young Advocates for the Advancement of ICT-related Development (Y.A.A.ICT-D)

The Young Advocates for the Advancement of ICT-related Development (Y.A.A.ICT-D) is a youth-led organization based in Lilongwe, Malawi which aims at using ICTs to achieve social justice. To learn more about our programs visit our website at www.youngictadvocates.org or email us at young.ictadvocates@gmail.com.

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ISDE Bangladesh

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Country/Countries I have worked in:: Bangladesh

More Details: ISDE Bangladesh is a non-governmental, voluntary, not for profit making, non-religious and development organization. From inception in 1992, it has been implementing various development activities to uplift the socio-economic and cultural condition of the ultra poor, reduction of . . . → Read More: ISDE Bangladesh

BNNRC – A Network for Radio and Communication in Bangladesh

Bangladesh NGOs Network for Radio and Communication (BNNRC) is a national networking body on alternative mass media working for building a democratic society based on the principles of free flow of information, equitable and affordable access to Information and Communication Technology for Development (ICT4D) and Right to Communication of remote and marginalized population.

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$50,000 Award for ICT-based Education work from UNESCO

NGOs, individuals and other institutions can apply for the UNESCO King Hamad Bin Isa Al-Khalifa Prize for apply Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) tools and techniques in education. The prize has an award of US $50,000 in addition to a diploma which will be distributed among two final prize winners. The Prize specifically . . . → Read More: $50,000 Award for ICT-based Education work from UNESCO

IDRC’s Internship Awards open to receive applications

IDRC’s Internship Awards open to receive applications The International Development Research Center (IDRC) is accepting applications from individuals for the Internship Awards where individuals get an opportunity to undertake research on international development in Canada. Individuals from developing countries, as well as from Canada, can apply for the awards. Basic eligibility includes that the applicant . . . → Read More: IDRC’s Internship Awards open to receive applications

Global Junior Challenge in “Creativity and Social Innovation” of Technologies and the Small Fund Award of up to €5000

Global Junior Challenge in “Creativity and Social Innovation” of Technologies and the Small Fund Award of up to €5000 The “Global Junior Challenge” is an international competition that rewards the use of modern technologies in an innovative manner for “training, education, solidarity and international cooperation.” It is held annually and the 2009 Challenge is the . . . → Read More: Global Junior Challenge in “Creativity and Social Innovation” of Technologies and the Small Fund Award of up to €5000

Fund for using Internet for Socio-Economic Development

The Information Society Innovation Fund (ISIF) is accepting proposals from NGOs and other agencies for implementing projects that advance social and economic development through the application of information and communication tools and technologies or ICT. The Fund is a result of a partnership with Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA), the Internet Society and . . . → Read More: Fund for using Internet for Socio-Economic Development

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