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http://www.digitalopportunity.org ********************************* Latest News http://www.digitalopportunity.org/article/archive/1138 ********************************* PETERSBERG PRIZE WINNERS ANNOUNCED ---------------------------------- The Development Gateway Forum has chosen eight ICT projects for the first-ever Petersberg Prize, for bringing about socio-economic development through ICTs. http://www.digitalopportunity.org/link/gotoarticle/addhit/87880/1138/2211 SOFTWARE PATENTING KEY ISSUE FOR EUROPE --------------------------------------- To the dismay of the developers community in Europe, United States continues to advocate for a patent based software marketing. The later believes that Europe should follow the model of United States where patents are granted for any kind of software innovations which leads to production growth. http://www.digitalopportunity.org/link/gotoarticle/addhit/87857/1138/2211 PRESERVING CULTURE IN IRAQ DIGITALLY ------------------------------------ Digital photogrammetry techniques can be used for documentation of Iraqi cultural monuments to preserve this otherwise vulnerable heritage. In an effort to protect it, a trilateral capacity building programme for Iraqi cultural officers has jointly been initiated by Latvia, UNDP and UNESCO. http://www.digitalopportunity.org/link/gotoarticle/addhit/87851/1138/2211 ICT BOOSTS OPPORTUNITIES FOR PALESTINIAN YOUTH ---------------------------------------------- Thousands of disadvantaged Palestine youth in the West Bank and Ramallah use information technologies in local computer centres built under a project of the International Youth Foundation. The project called IT4Youth aims to increase learning outcomes and their employability. http://www.digitalopportunity.org/link/gotoarticle/addhit/87849/1138/2211 SATELLITE IMAGING FOR PEACE BUILDING ------------------------------------ Satellite generated images can now be used by international agencies and non-governmental organisations for their peace-building, conflict-resolution, humanitarian assistance or any other developmental efforts. This initiative has been led by a consortium of various development and space agencies, including the UN. http://www.digitalopportunity.org/link/gotoarticle/addhit/87809/1138/2211 MEMOIRS OF WSIS IN GENEVA ------------------------- The first phase of the World Summit on the Information Society held in December 2003 witnessed an illustrious dialogue among various stakeholders. This book captures those glittering moments in texts and images to keep your memory alive. http://www.digitalopportunity.org/link/gotoarticle/addhit/87664/1138/2211 CAN ICTS BE AFFORDABLE IN SCHOOLS IN AFRICA? -------------------------------------------- The International Institute of Communication and Development highlights some key problems schools in Zambia face in providing ICT services to its communities. The workshop discussions give a first hand account of the problems school authorities face in sustaining the services. http://www.digitalopportunity.org/link/gotoarticle/addhit/87658/1138/2211 LATIN AMERICAN DIGITAL CITIES AWARD ANNOUNCED --------------------------------------------- City of Bogot�, Colombia is one of the five winners of the Latin American Awards for Digital Cities 2004. An initiative of the Institute for Connectivity in the Americas (ICA) and other organisations, the award aims to stimulate ICT enabled socio-economic growth of municipalities in Latin America. http://www.digitalopportunity.org/link/gotoarticle/addhit/87650/1138/2211 BBC TO USE CREATIVE COMMONS LICENSE FOR ARCHIVE MATERIAL -------------------------------------------------------- The BBC plans to use Creative Commons licenses to open up its archive of broadcasting material, through an initiative called the Creative Archive... http://www.digitalopportunity.org/link/gotoarticle/addhit/87603/1138/2211 KNOWLEDGE FOR A BETTER LIFE --------------------------- Farmers in East and Central Africa can now get a better deal for their products as they can have access to market price information on commodities via FM radio, mobile phones, email and the internet. The project called Foodnet is benefiting millions of farmers in this region. http://www.digitalopportunity.org/link/gotoarticle/addhit/87458/1138/2211 ********************************* Special Coverage: Information Society & WSIS http://www.digitalopportunity.org/article/archive/1138 ********************************* WEST AFRICA INVITES GLOBAL SUPPORT FOR CREATING DIGITAL OPPORTUNITIES --------------------------------------------------------------------- Creating a 'Digital Solidarity Fund' is imperative for capacity building of the societies to make efforts to bridge the digital divide, Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo told participants at e-Nigeria 2004, held in Abuja recently. He stressed the need of prioritising WSIS plan of action in developmental efforts in the West Africa. http://www.digitalopportunity.org/link/gotoarticle/addhit/87452/4732/2211 SPAM TO BE KEY ISSUE IN INFORMATION SOCIETY POLICY PROCESS ---------------------------------------------------------- In an effort to propose a solution to countering spam, the International Telecommunication Union called a meeting with government policy makers and software companies among others in July. Arranged within the framework of WSIS, this meeting is initiated by the The ITU-WSIS Thematic Meeting on Countering Spam. http://www.digitalopportunity.org/link/gotoarticle/addhit/87440/4732/2211 ********************************* Analysis http://www.digitalopportunity.org/article/archive/4732 ********************************* ********************************* Get Involved http://www.digitalopportunity.org/article/archive/1134 ********************************* COMPUTER AID INTERNATIONAL SEEKS VOLUNTEERS ------------------------------------------- The Computer Aid International is currently seeking UK based volunteers with technical skills to test and refurbish computers. This non-profit sends refurbished computers to schools and other organisations in developing countries. http://www.digitalopportunity.org/link/gotoarticle/addhit/87848/1112/2211 ********************************* Partner News http://www.digitalopportunity.org/article/archive/1112 ********************************* USING MOBILES TO ALERT DISEASE OUTBREAK --------------------------------------- Conservation Through Public Health (CTPH), a non-profit in Uganda, is experimenting on sending message alerts on disease outbreak to health workers in rural areas through mobile phones. The sudden spread of diseases like SARS could be tackled this way. http://www.digitalopportunity.org/link/gotoarticle/addhit/87450/4678/2211 UK GOVERNMENT CLOSES OFFICE OF THE E-ENVOY ------------------------------------------ Mandated with making all government services available electronically in the United Kingdom by the end of 2005, the Office of the e-Envoy has been quite successful in its efforts. However, the e-Envoy, willl cease to exist in its present avatar and be merged with other government departments . It will continue to oversee the government-wide systems integration. http://www.digitalopportunity.org/link/gotoarticle/addhit/87443/4678/2211 ********************************* Current Funding Opportunity http://www.digitalopportunity.org/article/archive/4678 ********************************* 5-6 MAY: WORKSHOP ON "DESIGNING AN ENABLING FRAMEWORK FOR COMMUNITY RADIO IN INDIA" --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- New Delhi,India The Indian Ministry of Information and Broadcasting is organising a two-day workshop in collaboration with UNDP and UNESCO on designing an enabling framework for community radio in India. Participants from the government, private and civil society sectors will debate key issues at this event. http://www.digitalopportunity.org/link/gotoarticle/addhit/86984/6397/2211 5-6 MAY: WORKSHOP ON "DESIGNING AN ENABLING FRAMEWORK FOR COMMUNITY RADIO IN INDIA" --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- New Delhi,India The Indian Ministry of Information and Broadcasting is organising a two-day workshop in collaboration with UNDP and UNESCO on designing an enabling framework for community radio in India. Participants from the government, private and civil society sectors will debate key issues at this event. http://www.digitalopportunity.org/link/gotoarticle/addhit/84516/6397/2211 24-26 JUN: 2ND PHASE WSIS PREPARATORY MEETING: HAMMAMET (TUNISIA) ----------------------------------------------------------------- http://www.digitalopportunity.org/link/gotoarticle/addhit/86993/6575/2211 Digital Opportunity Channel http://www.digitalopportunity.org Promoting Digital Opportunities for All You can manage your email digest subscriptions with Digital Opportunity Channel and OneWorld by visiting: http://www.digitalopportunity.org/bulkmail/subscriptionlist/ You will need to log in with your nickname and password, or register for (free) OneWorld/Digital Opportunity Channel membership. |