TED is currently looking for innovators from different disciplines including technology, design, entertainment, engineering, economics, journalism, etc., to be part of an eclectic team of thinkers for TEDGlobal 2012 Conference. TED expects these innovators to have potential to bring positive changes … [Read more...] about TED invites Applications for the Fellows Program to attend TEDGlobal 2012 Conference
World Bank releases eAtlas Mapping Tools including the One for Gender
The World Bank recently launched a series of its eAtlas mapping tools that have been developed in cooperation with Harper Collins UK. These tools allow users to easily and quickly transform data into customized visual comparisons across time, countries, and regions. The resulting full color maps and … [Read more...] about World Bank releases eAtlas Mapping Tools including the One for Gender
Vodafone Foundation seeks Nominations for the WIN Award 2011 – India
The Vodafone Foundation in association with the Digital Empowerment Foundation has launched the Women & Innovation for Mobile (WIN) Award. In this context, nominations are being sought from mobile application developers and content & service producers whose mobile innovations and products … [Read more...] about Vodafone Foundation seeks Nominations for the WIN Award 2011 – India
UNESCO invites Researchers from Developing Countries for the 2012 Keizo Obuchi Japan Young Researchers’ Fellowship Program
UNESCO is currently seeking applications for the 2012 Keizo Obuchi Program (UNESCO/Japan Young Researchers’ Fellowship Program) funded by the Government of Japan within the framework of Japanese Funds-in-Trust for the Capacity-Building of Human Resources. The fellowships are open to young … [Read more...] about UNESCO invites Researchers from Developing Countries for the 2012 Keizo Obuchi Japan Young Researchers’ Fellowship Program
Nominations invited for the 2011 EPT Award recognizing Individuals from Developing Countries working for Open Access
The Electronic Publishing Trust (EPT) is seeking nominations for the award aimed at recognizing the individuals in developing countries working for open access (OA). This annual award is open for individuals in developing and transition countries who have made significant advances to the cause of … [Read more...] about Nominations invited for the 2011 EPT Award recognizing Individuals from Developing Countries working for Open Access
2011 Innovators Challenge Nominations
The mHealth Alliance and the Rockefeller Foundation are seeking nominations from innovators across the world for the Top 11 in 2011 Innovators Challenge enabling them to attend the all-expense paid trip to the 2011 mHealth Summit in Washington, DC’s National Harbor to be held during December 5-7, … [Read more...] about 2011 Innovators Challenge Nominations
“Community listeners’ Clubs – Stepping stones for action in rural areas”, a publication seeking community development through innovation
Many African rural communities, especially women, are excluded from the information and communication process. This situation has intensified during the past decade, and it is clear that such exclusion increases food insecurity. Exceptional experience has been witnessed in Niger and in the … [Read more...] about “Community listeners’ Clubs – Stepping stones for action in rural areas”, a publication seeking community development through innovation
City of Austin invites Grant Applications under Grant for Technology Opportunities Program
City of Austin’s Grant for Technology Opportunities Program (GTOPs) is an initiative that aims to create a community where general public has access to computers and information technology facilities. The GTOPs offers support and funding to various programs that are dedicated towards providing … [Read more...] about City of Austin invites Grant Applications under Grant for Technology Opportunities Program
SIRCA-II seeks proposals for Research Projects on Information Societies and IC&T for development carried out in the Global South
The Strengthening Information Society Research Capacity Alliance (SIRCA II) is a research capacity building project that is managed by the Singapore Internet Research Centre at Nanyang Technological University, the University of KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa, and the Instituto de Estudios Peruanos … [Read more...] about SIRCA-II seeks proposals for Research Projects on Information Societies and IC&T for development carried out in the Global South
Proposals Invited for Fourth Digital Media and Learning Competition
The Digital Media and Learning (DML) is inviting proposals for two competitions that will be organized under the main DML Competition. The two competitions for which the proposals are sought include a design competition on Badges for Lifelong Learning; and a research competition on Badges, Trophies, … [Read more...] about Proposals Invited for Fourth Digital Media and Learning Competition
