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UN Panel on Global Sustainability describes ICTs as 'critical' for sustainable development in new report
The United Nations Secretary-General’s High Level Panel on Global Sustainability has launched a report, “Resilient People, Resilient Planet: A Future Worth Choosing”, which contains 56 recommendations to implement and mainstream sustainable development into economic policy.
14 new public library services using ICT for development
Smart phones, an Internet-enabled library on wheels, online medical consultations, websites and webinars, SMS – 14 more public libraries are using cutting-edge ICT to serve community information needs and to contribute to local and national development goals.
The fourteen new public library services were launched this month in Africa, Latin America and Europe, with support from EIFL (Electronic
APC member May First/People Link sets new standard for transparency
The cooperatively-owned internet service provider May First/People Link has set a new standard for transparency. It has set up a wiki space which includes details on the Digital Millennium Copyright Act and the threats it poses to activists:
“The impact of this law is devastating for activists.
AWID launches FRIDA Young Feminist Fund
Recently, the FRIDA Young Feminist Fund launched its website with the goal of helping young feminists gain access to the resources that are critical to their work.
The fund was born out of an initiative of the Association for Women’s Rights in Development (AWID) and subsequently the Central American Women’s Fund, with the belief that “Supporting young
Google+ to allow pseudonyms
Recently, Google exec Vic Gundotra hinted that Google+ would soon be abandoning its strict ‘common names’ policy and would start supporting pseudonyms.
This has been a controversial issue, with both Google+ and Facebook banning users registered under nicknames.
Secure My Video Guide - a work in progress
EngageMedia has released the Secure My Video Guide, which contributes “to best practice tactics ensuring the publication and access to social justice video is secure under volatile conditions.” The guide is an open document, a work in progress and encourages contributions.
A vision for transformational global communication that heals inside and out
The movement building skills and ability of the Occupy Wall Street Protesters have been a ray of hope for people around the globe. This movement is building in every major city in America, and the mainstream media outlets are finally mentioning the protests.
Bangladesh comes to Kalamazoo!
Bangladesh comes to Kalamazoo!
By Chip Locke – WB8ALW, on October 1st, 2011
Many of us made a new friend today in the person of Mr. AHM Bazlur Rahman, or
“Bazlu”, S21BRfrom Dhaka, Bangladesh. Bazlu is in Kalamazoo through October 16th by invitation of the US Department of State under the Legislative Fellows Program.
2012 STARS Impact Awards
Applications are now open for the 2012 STARS Impact Awards
We are pleased to announce the launch of the 2012 STARS Impact Awards recognising outstanding organisations working in children’s health, education and protection.
Organisations working with children in Africa, the Middle East, Asia or Pacific are invited to apply.
This year, thanks to our partnership with the Ashmore Foundation,
ANLoc FOSS Localisation Manual available in 3 languages - Send your REQUEST NOW
ANLoc is proud to announce that our FOSS Localisation Manual: Effecting Change Through Localisation is now available in print edition in three languages: English, Arabic and French.
You can download the latest digital copy from this link, or you can send a request for printed copies for your organisation, by sending an email to Wendy [at] Translate.org.za.
