http://www.apc.org/en/blog/%252F Blog view en http://www.apc.org/en/blog/freesw/namerica/facil-contests-government-practices-superior-court <p><span class="caps">FACIL</span>, a non-profit association, which promotes the collective appropriation of Free Software, contests the Quebec <a class="glossary-term" href="/en/glossary/term/353"><acronym title="government: A government is the organisation that is the governing authority of a political unit, the ruling power in a political society, and the apparatus through which a governing body functions and exercises authority. Style information: Clearly distinguish between &quot;state&quot; and &quot;government&quot; as these terms are often used interchangeably, but do not mean the same thing (see also the entry for &quot;state&quot; in this glossary). As a general rule, &quot;government&quot; should not be capitalised. Source: Wikipedia">government</acronym></a> purchasing methods for software used within public administrations.</p> Free software North America Tue, 02 Sep 2008 17:27:16 -0300 frederic 6750 at http://www.apc.org http://www.apc.org/en/blog/training/asiapacific/first-working-group-cyber-law-india <p>The legal enablement of Information and Communication Technology (<span class="caps"><a class="glossary-term" href="/en/glossary/term/259"><acronym title="information and communication technology: Technology and tools that people use to share, distribute, gather information and to communicate with one another, one on one, or in groups. ICTs can be grouped into three categories. Information technology uses computers, which have become indispensable in modern societies to process data and save time and effort. Telecommunications technologies include telephones (with fax) and the broadcasting of radio and television, often through satellites. Networking technologies, of which the best known is the internet, also extend to mobile phone technology, voice over IP telephony (VoIP), satellite communications, and other forms of communication that are still in their infancy. Style information: APC uses all small case for this term. We NEVER write &quot;Information and Communication Technologies&quot;. Note that there is the option of using this term in the singular (information and communication technology, abbreviated as ICT) or plural (information and communication technologies, abbreviated as ICTs). Source: APC">ICT</acronym></a></span>) in India is becoming a big challenge for India.</p> Training & ICTs Asia/Pacific ICT for development Tue, 02 Sep 2008 04:26:54 -0300 Kunal 6748 at http://www.apc.org http://www.apc.org/en/blog/access/asiapacific/community-radio-initiators-ready-run-stations-soon <p>Bangladesh NGOs Network for Radio and Communication (<span class="caps">BNNRC</span>) along with other like-minded organizations has been conducting <a class="glossary-term" href="/en/taxonomy/term/268"><acronym title="advocacy: The act of pleading or arguing in favour of something, such as a cause, idea, or policy; active support. Style information: N/a Source: The American Heritage Dictionaries on Answers.com ">advocacy</acronym></a> with the Government for community radio in Bangladesh since its ince</p> Access to information Asia/Pacific access to information Sat, 30 Aug 2008 14:14:03 -0300 bnnrc 6737 at http://www.apc.org http://www.apc.org/en/blog/policy/asiapacific/corporate-law-india-and-e-governance <p>A very crucial question that has been recently raised by a reporter goes like this “Is National E-Governance Services Delivery Gateway Part of E-Governance?”.</p> ICT policy Asia/Pacific e-government Sat, 30 Aug 2008 06:18:26 -0300 Kunal 6736 at http://www.apc.org http://www.apc.org/en/blog/policy/all/can-public-initiatives-fill-governmental-policy-va <p>Policies making and their implementation is a governmental task. There is always a big gap between the desired policies and actual policies that are in existence.</p> ICT policy All Regions ICT policy Wed, 27 Aug 2008 04:56:30 -0300 Kunal 6723 at http://www.apc.org http://www.apc.org/en/blog/development/asiapacific/announcement-and-call-proposals <p>Dear <span class="caps">ICTD</span> 4D researchers </p> <p>The Strengthening <a class="glossary-term" href="/en/taxonomy/term/337"><acronym title="ICT for development: ICT for development (ICT4D) refers to the ways that information and communication technologies can be mobilised in support of development goals, particularly those relating to social, political and economic development. There is both enthusiasm and controversy around ICT4D. For many, it is self-evident that social and economic development can be accelerated and reinforced by access to information resources and the ability to better communicate different kinds of information. Others argue that more urgent needs need to be addressed first, and that fundamental inequities such as opportunities for education, fair working conditions and democratisation must be corrected before societies can effectively avail themselves of ICTs. Style information: N/a Source: Handout: ICTs for Development (ICT4D), Multimedia Training Kit (part of APC&#039;s ICT policy training curriculum)">ICT4D</acronym></a> Research Capacity in Asia (<span class="caps">SIRCA</span>) Programme is pleased to announce a call for grant proposals.</p> ICT for development Asia/Pacific ICT for development Mon, 25 Aug 2008 23:12:39 -0300 drenched85 6717 at http://www.apc.org http://www.apc.org/en/blog/hr/all/cybercrime-legislations-and-gender <p>The new edition of <a class="glossary-term" href="/en/glossary/term/254"><acronym title="GenderIT.org: GenderIT.org is the APC Women&#039;s Networking Support Programme&#039;s bilingual (English and Spanish) gender and ICT policy monitor website. It maps the interconnections between women’s issues and ICT issues and is geared towards women’s organisations and movements as well as ICT decision-makers. The site features articles, resources, policy analysis, interviews, events and a who’s who in the gender and ICT policy field. Style information: Should always be written as&quot;GenderIT.org&quot;, with capital &quot;G&quot;, capital &quot;IT&quot; and the &quot;.org&quot;. Source: APC Annual Report 2006 ">GenderIT.org</acronym></a> examines the issue of cybercrime legislation through a gendered perspective and its implication on women, in collaboration with the <span class="caps"><a class="glossary-term" href="/en/glossary/term/259"><acronym title="information and communication technology: Technology and tools that people use to share, distribute, gather information and to communicate with one another, one on one, or in groups. ICTs can be grouped into three categories. Information technology uses computers, which have become indispensable in modern societies to process data and save time and effort. Telecommunications technologies include telephones (with fax) and the broadcasting of radio and television, often through satellites. Networking technologies, of which the best known is the internet, also extend to mobile phone technology, voice over IP telephony (VoIP), satellite communications, and other forms of communication that are still in their infancy. Style information: APC uses all small case for this term. We NEVER write &quot;Information and Communication Technologies&quot;. Note that there is the option of using this term in the singular (information and communication technology, abbreviated as ICT) or plural (information and communication technologies, abbreviated as ICTs). Source: APC">ICT</acronym></a></span> Policy Monitor Latinamerica and</p> Human rights & ICTs All Regions Mon, 25 Aug 2008 12:00:29 -0300 kaca 6713 at http://www.apc.org http://www.apc.org/en/blog/development/all/cyber-forensics-india-kindly-help-national-consens <p>Dear Readers.</p> ICT for development All Regions ICT for development Sun, 24 Aug 2008 10:48:14 -0300 Kunal 6709 at http://www.apc.org http://www.apc.org/en/blog/development/asiapacific/cyber-forensics-india-government-india-serious <p>Cyber Forensics is an important field of criminal investigation. However, it requires a sound expertise to be practiced.</p> ICT for development Asia/Pacific ICT for development Fri, 22 Aug 2008 03:40:54 -0300 Kunal 6698 at http://www.apc.org http://www.apc.org/en/blog/development/asiapacific/e-governance-india <p>Very few words are more fanciful than the words electronic <a class="glossary-term" href="/en/glossary/term/317"><acronym title="governance: Governance refers to all the rules, procedures and practices affecting how powers are exercised, whether at the international or national level or within an organisation or network. Style information: N/a Source: Europa glossary">governance</acronym></a> (e-<a class="glossary-term" href="/en/glossary/term/317"><acronym title="governance: Governance refers to all the rules, procedures and practices affecting how powers are exercised, whether at the international or national level or within an organisation or network. Style information: N/a Source: Europa glossary">governance</acronym></a>). These words have a tendency to portray an image of all advanced Nation or capable manpower.</p> ICT for development Asia/Pacific e-government Thu, 21 Aug 2008 04:58:19 -0300 Kunal 6692 at http://www.apc.org