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A Developing World, Fall 2001 Introductory workshops on International Development Issues Thursdays: 6:30 - 9:30pm |
Dates |
Technology: The Digital Divide |
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November 8 |
In Week 6 of "A Developing World", we explore the use of information and communications technology (ICT) for social development. To remove the 'digital divide' between Northern and Southern countries, you can't just install PCs with the Internet in shopping malls and businesses within the South. This workshop looks at how to put such technologies to the best use for social improvement. This evening we feature a speaker from IDRC, Luis Barnola. Luis is a Research Officer in ICT implementation who will be sharing his experiences with Latin American telecentres. We also have an exercise playing Snakes and Ladders! This game has been modified by a Latin American organization to train people working in and with telecentres on how to make the most of the technologies available. Technology Links:
This is the home page to the Canadian International Development Agency. The International development Research Centre, located in Ottawa, has a mandate to help communities in the developing world find solutions to social, economic and environmental issues through research. Bellanet is an Ottawa-based international initiative with a mission to increase the impact of computer technologies in the developing world. FAKT is a non-profit consultancy firm operated by the Protestant Church of Germany. Their mandate is to make available technical knowledge with a focus on those in the developing world. the Campus Center for Appropriate Technology (CCAT), Humboldt State University, United States ATTRA - Appropriate Technology Transfer for Rural Areas - is the national sustainable farming information center operated by the private nonprofit National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT), United States. |