Ict And Poverty Reduction
[This article was published in the February 2005 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]
More than a billion people in the developing world live on less than a dollar a day.
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ICTD Project Newsletter
[This article was published in the February 2005 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]
Agriculture is not only the predominant occupation of many in the world, but it also drives the economy of several developing nations.
A Livelihood Approach To Communication And Information To Reduce Poverty
[This article was published in the February 2005 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]
Information and communication are recognised as essential components of the development process to empower poor communities and inform development agencies and policy makers.
ICT And Agriculture In Africa
[This article was published in the February 2005 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]
While some African countries could be reported to have benefited fully from their agriculture industries,
MDG: From stories to numbers
[This article was published in the February 2005 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]
The United Nations formulated the Millennium Development Goals in 2000.
ICT’s Role in Disaster Relief and Warning
[This article was published in the January 2005 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]
This section brings about diverse, interesting stories where ICT tools like Internet, Ham radio, community radio, mobile phones have played some role in disaster warning, relief and reuniting
survivors. It also tells how ICT can become a major component in disaster management and a few lessons, which should guide us in future.
We might have missed some important ones. If you have any such story to share, we would like to hear from you.
UN-sponsored IT meet envisages future needs
[This article was published in the January 2005 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]
where moderator Richard Simpson took comments, questions and suggestions. Participants of second group discussed the new models for financing ICT for development.
AISECT ICT Mobile Vans in India
[This article was published in the January 2005 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]
All India Society for Electronics and Computer Technology (AISECT) is a Bhopal based NGO. It has been engaged in building local rural capacities through innovative awareness building campaigns, development of customised software and content, and building the spirit of entrepreneurship.
e-Governance and information sharing
[This article was published in the January 2005 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]
The rise of the Internet has created new expectations and citizens are now beginning to demand accountability from private sector organizations
e-Panchayat
[This article was published in the January 2005 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]
India lives in its villages
