http://www.apc.org/en/pubs Publications en http://www.apc.org/en/pubs/briefs/policy/world/wsis-follow-apc-contribution-secretary-generals-re <p>The Commission on Science and Technology for Development (<span class="caps">CSTD</span>) is one of the UN bodies that took up the follow up of the <a class="glossary-term" href="/en/glossary/term/956"><acronym title="World Summit on the Information Society : The World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) was a major international conference on information and communication technologies (ICTs) organised by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) in two stages: Geneva in 2003 and Tunis in 2005. The summit process lasted for four years overall (2001 to 2005) and included a series of regional preparatory meetings – with all sectors represented – and global preparatory commissions led by governments. It produced four documents setting out aspirations for the information society (the Declaration of Principles and Plan of Action from Geneva and the Tunis Commitment and Tunis Agenda). APC was active in WSIS and supported the interventions of civil society organisations in the summit process, making a material difference to the outcomes of WSIS by enriching the debate thanks to civil society’s specific expertise and experience in ICTs. Style information: When using the acronym, do not use the definite article, i.e. write &quot;at WSIS&quot; rather than &quot;at the WSIS&quot;. Source: APC ICT Policy Handbook and APC Annual Report 2005.">World Summit on the Information Society </acronym></a>(<span class="caps"><a class="glossary-term" href="/en/glossary/term/956"><acronym title="World Summit on the Information Society : The World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) was a major international conference on information and communication technologies (ICTs) organised by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) in two stages: Geneva in 2003 and Tunis in 2005. The summit process lasted for four years overall (2001 to 2005) and included a series of regional preparatory meetings – with all sectors represented – and global preparatory commissions led by governments. It produced four documents setting out aspirations for the information society (the Declaration of Principles and Plan of Action from Geneva and the Tunis Commitment and Tunis Agenda). APC was active in WSIS and supported the interventions of civil society organisations in the summit process, making a material difference to the outcomes of WSIS by enriching the debate thanks to civil society’s specific expertise and experience in ICTs. Style information: When using the acronym, do not use the definite article, i.e. write &quot;at WSIS&quot; rather than &quot;at the WSIS&quot;. Source: APC ICT Policy Handbook and APC Annual Report 2005.">WSIS</acronym></a></span>).</p> ICT policy Global WSIS follow up and implementation; WSIS Brief Wed, 11 Jun 2008 17:06:58 -0300 analia 6301 at http://www.apc.org http://www.apc.org/en/pubs/briefs/policy/world/wsis-follow-apc-contribution-session-development-o <p>The Commission on Science and Technology for Development (<span class="caps">CSTD</span>) is one of the UN bodies that took up the follow up of the <a class="glossary-term" href="/en/glossary/term/956"><acronym title="World Summit on the Information Society : The World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) was a major international conference on information and communication technologies (ICTs) organised by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) in two stages: Geneva in 2003 and Tunis in 2005. The summit process lasted for four years overall (2001 to 2005) and included a series of regional preparatory meetings – with all sectors represented – and global preparatory commissions led by governments. It produced four documents setting out aspirations for the information society (the Declaration of Principles and Plan of Action from Geneva and the Tunis Commitment and Tunis Agenda). APC was active in WSIS and supported the interventions of civil society organisations in the summit process, making a material difference to the outcomes of WSIS by enriching the debate thanks to civil society’s specific expertise and experience in ICTs. Style information: When using the acronym, do not use the definite article, i.e. write &quot;at WSIS&quot; rather than &quot;at the WSIS&quot;. Source: APC ICT Policy Handbook and APC Annual Report 2005.">World Summit on the Information Society </acronym></a>(<span class="caps"><a class="glossary-term" href="/en/glossary/term/956"><acronym title="World Summit on the Information Society : The World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) was a major international conference on information and communication technologies (ICTs) organised by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) in two stages: Geneva in 2003 and Tunis in 2005. The summit process lasted for four years overall (2001 to 2005) and included a series of regional preparatory meetings – with all sectors represented – and global preparatory commissions led by governments. It produced four documents setting out aspirations for the information society (the Declaration of Principles and Plan of Action from Geneva and the Tunis Commitment and Tunis Agenda). APC was active in WSIS and supported the interventions of civil society organisations in the summit process, making a material difference to the outcomes of WSIS by enriching the debate thanks to civil society’s specific expertise and experience in ICTs. Style information: When using the acronym, do not use the definite article, i.e. write &quot;at WSIS&quot; rather than &quot;at the WSIS&quot;. Source: APC ICT Policy Handbook and APC Annual Report 2005.">WSIS</acronym></a></span>).</p> ICT policy Global WSIS WSIS follow up and implementation Brief Wed, 11 Jun 2008 17:14:39 -0300 analia 6302 at http://www.apc.org http://www.apc.org/en/pubs/research/openaccess/africa/case-open-access-africa-mauritius-case-study <p>This case study looks at the relationship between international bandwidth prices in Mauritius and the impact of its Cyber Island strategy.</p> Open access Africa Manual/guide Thu, 15 May 2008 13:36:52 -0300 kah 6145 at http://www.apc.org http://www.apc.org/en/pubs/issue/openaccess/all/building-consensus-internet-access-igf <p>Whilst recognising that the <span class="caps"><a class="glossary-term" href="/en/glossary/term/882"><acronym title="Internet Governance Forum : The Internet Governance Forum (IGF) is a forum for multi-stakeholder policy dialogue on how the internet is run. It was set up at the end of 2005 by the United Nations Secretary-General following a resolution made by governments at the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS). Style information: N/a Source: APC">IGF</acronym></a></span> is currently viewed and operates primarily as a space for discussion, the paper finds that (specifically in the case of Access) it is also a space in which commonality</p> Open access All Regions IGF internet access Issue paper Tue, 01 Apr 2008 14:25:08 -0300 analia 5878 at http://www.apc.org http://www.apc.org/en/pubs/research/openaccess/africa/case-open-access-communications-infrastructure-afr <p><div class="img floatleft feature"><dl><dt><img src="http://www.apc.org/en/system/files/images/africa_cables_2006.feature.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image image-feature" width="278" height="300" /></dt><dd>Submarine cables serving Africa in 2007 (<span class="caps">APC</span>)</dd></dl></div>This study examining the impact the SAT-3 <a class="glossary-term" href="/en/glossary/term/293"><acronym title="optical fibre cable: Optical fibre is a flexible optically transparent fibre, usually made of glass or plastic, through which light can be transmitted by successive internal reflections. Optical fibre cable is used by many telecommunications companies to transmit telephone signals, internet communication, and cable television signals, sometimes all on the same optical fibre. It permits digital data transmission over longer distances and at higher data rates than other forms of wired and wireless communications. Style information: APC spells fibre ending in &quot;re&quot; rather than &quot;er&quot;. Source: Answers.com and Wikipedia">fibre optic</acronym></a> submarine cable has had o</p> Open access SAT-3/WASC submarine cable Africa Manual/guide Thu, 15 May 2008 11:49:32 -0300 kah 6142 at http://www.apc.org http://www.apc.org/en/pubs/briefs/all/all/apc-organisational-profile-may-2008 <p>The <span class="caps">APC</span> organisational profile for 2008 includes details on <span class="caps">APC</span> programmes, <a class="glossary-term" href="/en/glossary/term/358"><acronym title="monitoring and evaluation: Monitoring is the ongoing, systematic collection of information to assess progress towards the achievement of objectives, outcomes and impacts. It can signal potential weaknesses in programme design, allowing adjustments to be made. It is usually an internal management activity conducted by the implementing agency. Evaluation is the systematic and objective assessment of an on-going or completed project, programme or policy, its design, implementation and results. The aim is to determine the relevance and fulfilment of objectives, development efficiency, effectiveness, impact and sustainability. Evaluations can be conducted internally, externally by independent consultants, or as a joint internal/external partnership. Style information: N/a Source: GSDRC guide to monitoring and evaluation">monitoring and evaluation</acronym></a> within <span class="caps">APC</span>, the board, members, staff, finance and fundraising, website statistics, and more.</p> All Topics All Regions Brief Tue, 06 May 2008 13:37:25 -0300 katherine 6082 at http://www.apc.org http://www.apc.org/en/pubs/manuals/development/africa/african-blogs-ict-development <p>As part of its research activities, <span class="caps">APC</span> has compiled a list of African <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> blogs.</p> http://www.apc.org/en/pubs/manuals/development/africa/african-blogs-ict-development#comments ICT for development africa ict4d rural ICT4D Africa Manual/guide Tue, 27 May 2008 13:24:15 -0300 karel 6214 at http://www.apc.org http://www.apc.org/en/pubs/briefs/openaccess/africa/case-open-access-communications-infrastructure-afr <p>This paper, commissioned by <span class="caps">APC</span>, was submitted to and circulated through the <span class="caps"><a class="glossary-term" href="/en/glossary/term/295"><acronym title="International Telecommunication Union: The International Telecommunication Union, ITU, is the leading United Nations agency for information and communication technologies. Acting as a resource centre and interlocutor for governments and the private sector, ITU&#039;s role spans three core sectors: radiocommunication, standardisation and development. ITU was the lead organising agency of the World Summit on the Information Society. Style information: Note that Telecommunication does not end in &quot;s&quot; in this organisational name. Source: ITU">ITU</acronym></a></span> Telecom Africa Conference 2008.</p> Open access africa ITU SAT-3/WASC Africa Brief Fri, 23 May 2008 13:02:12 -0300 analia 6192 at http://www.apc.org http://www.apc.org/en/pubs/briefs/governance/all/statement-apc-igf-open-consultations-geneva-februa <p>The first preparatory meeting for the next <a class="glossary-term" href="/en/glossary/term/882"><acronym title="Internet Governance Forum : The Internet Governance Forum (IGF) is a forum for multi-stakeholder policy dialogue on how the internet is run. It was set up at the end of 2005 by the United Nations Secretary-General following a resolution made by governments at the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS). Style information: N/a Source: APC">Internet Governance Forum </acronym></a>(scheduled for December 2008 in India) was held in Geneva on 26 February 2008.</p> Internet governance All Regions IGF Brief Tue, 01 Apr 2008 15:07:21 -0300 analia 5880 at http://www.apc.org http://www.apc.org/en/pubs/briefs/all/all/apc-organisational-profile-november-2007 All Topics All Regions Brief Tue, 29 Jan 2008 13:40:28 -0200 kah 5320 at http://www.apc.org