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Computer literacy initiative in Thailand. International volunteers aim to bridge the digital divide
and reduce poverty. Background to the program, case studies and volunteer profiles.
http://openmindprojects.nu/webIT/
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Information Systems for International Development
This is a list of resources related to the planning and deployment of information systems in
developing countries.
http://members.aol.com/kabjian/itindev.htm
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Digital Dividend
Explores sustainable business models for bridging the global digital divide. Its Project
Clearinghouse is a database of nearly 700 digitally-enabled social enterprises in developing
countries.
http://www.digitaldividend.org/
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Computers for Africa - bridging the digital divide
Computers for Africa refurbishes and ships used computers to organizations in East Africa. We work
to bridge the digital divide, focusing on women and youth groups and organizations working for
social development.
http://www.computers4africa.org/
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World Computer Literacy
December 2, 2001, marks the first World Computer Literacy Day. Over 27 countries are participating
in this event to bring technology to those who do not have it. Based in India.
http://www.worldcomputerliteracy.net/
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Solve Poverty - You Can Help Solve Poverty
Two organizations, Opportunity International and Hyperstudy.com Pty Ltd, working to provide small
loans, on-line education and other resources to the economically disadvantaged. Lots of on-site
links to other poverty related issues and services. Click and give site.
http://www.solvepoverty.com
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World e_inclusion
Hewlett Packard's site to assist the rural poor in bridging the digital divide.
http://www.hp.com/e-inclusion/
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VERCON Communications for Agriculture
VERCON is the virtual extension work project run by the FAO (Food and Agriculture Organisation)
This is a full description of the project.
http://www.fao.org/sd/2001/KN1007_en.htm
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OneWorld.net Digital Divide Campaign
Latest news, background on the issues, links and action on the global digital divide from the
OneWorld Network of NGOs working worldwide in sustainable development and human rights.
http://www.oneworld.net/campaigns/digitaldivide
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M.S. Swaminath Research Foundation
This is a research Foundation working in India on the issues of access to communications for poor
village communities. They are particularly interested in supporting content generation at a local
level, to ensure that localy relevant information is available on the web for these communities, in
a language they can understand.
http://www.mssrf.org/
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KITE, Inc.
Non-profit organization seeking to narrow the digital divide on a global scale by giving grants of
hardware, software, and technical training to organizations in the Third World.
http://www.kiteinc.org/
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The Internet and Rural Development
This FAO report outlines the elements of a communication for development approach applied to the
problems of rural development.
http://www.fao.org/waicent/faoinfo/sustdev/CDdirect/CDDO/contents.htm
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International Community Telecentre Resources Website
Aimed at facilitating networking among community telecentres worldwide, through the sharing of
information, experiences and resources related to practical telecentre implementation and
management.
http://www.unesco.org/webworld/build_info/gct/index.shtml
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Grameen Telecom's Village Phone Programme
This is a detailed case study of extending telecommunications to rural Bangladesh.
http://www.telecommons.com/villagephone/contents.html
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Global Knowledge for Development Discussion Database
Archive of the Global Knowledge Discussion list. This is the major list dealing with ICTs in
Development
http://notes.edc.org/GLG/GKD/repo.nsf/search
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Digital Divide and ICTs Network
This network provides an opportunity for people to meet each other, collaborate, and share advice
to improve their ICT-related activities.
http://ict.takingitglobal.org/
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The Communications Initiative
This is one of quite a few major Portals aimed at this type of "Digital Divide" issue.
It is supported by major research organisations in this field such as the Canadian Development
Agency, and by large content providers such as the BBC.
http://www.comminit.com/index.html
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Committee to Democratize Information Technology
Based in Brazil, this organization's slogan is "Say No to the Digital Apartheid." The
organization works with and seeks partnerships with industry in provide equal access in all the
school. In English and Portuguese.
http://www.cdi.org.br/
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Bridges.org
International NGO aiming to help people in developing countries use ICT to improve their lives. Has
online newsletter.
http://www.bridges.org
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