Toolkits and guides

Green-my-tech tip sheets
Green-my-tech tip sheets 12 June 2012 GreenNet

This practical set of tip sheets compiled by GreenNet offers hands-on computing tips; like where and how to select technology, software and peripherals, storing information, disposal and end of life.    

Sustainable IT checklists: Quick reference sheets for sustainable IT use
Sustainable IT checklists: Quick reference sheets for sustainable IT use 12 June 2012 Paul Mobbs

Practical quick-reference check lists based on the “Sustainable IT” guide book by Paul Mobbs.    

Critically absent: Women in internet governance. A policy advocacy toolkit
Critically absent: Women in internet governance. A policy advocacy toolkit 17 April 2012 APC WNSP

The women’s movement has always had the ability to make the invisible visible and grant it a political character. This toolkit encourages women and their organisations to engage in political discussions regarding internet development with a vision of inclusion, fairness and respect for women’s rights. The authors’ visions are that the toolkit be used to raise awareness and en...

Exploratory survey on the environmentally sustainable ICT use in the ICT for development sector
Exploratory survey on the environmentally sustainable ICT use in the ICT for development sector 28 January 2012 Colnodo

The Exploratory survey on the environmentally sustainable ICT use in the ICT for development sector is part of a newly-created APC programme in the field of ICTs and environmental sustainability. The survey should be considered an indication of organisation needs and challenges when it comes to ICTs and environmental sustainability. Further areas to research and explore are suggested by the res...

GreeningIT inventory
GreeningIT inventory 19 January 2012 GreenNet

This inventory was developed to identify innovative, appropriate and affordable ICT tools, devices and sustainable practices that could be used in the non-profit sector. The inventory of sustainable tools and practices, and the report on the survey of ICT4D organisations are part of a newly-created APC programme in the field of ICTs and environmental sustainability.

Electronics and e-waste - a guide on lobbying and advocacy on e-waste issues
Electronics and e-waste - a guide on lobbying and advocacy on e-waste issues 11 October 2011

A guide on lobbying and advocacy on e-waste issues. The guide is intended for NGOs and civil society organisations wanting to make a positive change to e-waste policy and practice in their countries. The guide was authored by Computer Aid’s Environmental Advocacy Officer, Haley Bowcock and was financed by the European Union

Pro-poor ICT access toolkit
Pro-poor ICT access toolkit 29 September 2011 APC

A resource kit for making a universal access agenda happen. It has three modules – on policy and regulation, advocacy strategies and community-level projects.

Online conferencing tools for development practitioners: Finding your path to the right conferencing solution
Online conferencing tools for development practitioners: Finding your path to the right conferencing solution 28 September 2011 Karel Novotný and Cheekay Cinco

Choosing the best conferencing platform is hard when online tools change constantly. Here’s help in the form of a practical guide.

Closer Than Ever: A guide for social change organisations who want to start working online
Closer Than Ever: A guide for social change organisations who want to start working online 24 June 2011 Margarita Salas

This guide brings together the voices of APC members, partners, consultants and staff and shares their views and experience on working online for social change. Their perspectives are the basis for this guide.

How to design an online campaign: A toolkit
How to design an online campaign: A toolkit 20 June 2011 Cheekay Cinco and Edna Aquino

APC and VNC has just released a guideline with essential and practical information for anyone who need to work online securely. And that’s all of us.

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