http://www.apc.org/en/taxonomy/term/1455 The taxonomy view with a depth of 0. en http://www.apc.org/en/projects/internet-governance-forum-igf <p>The <a href="/www.intgovforum.org">Internet Governance Forum</a> is a <a class="glossary-term" href="/en/glossary/term/275"><acronym title="multi-stakeholder: A very broad term that describes groupings of civil society, the private sector, the public sector, the media and other stakeholders that come together for a common purpose. It is often used with words like &quot;partnership&quot; and &quot;consultation&quot;. In multi-stakeholder partnerships the partners have a shared understanding that they play different roles and have different purposes, but that they can pursue collective goals through collaboration and common activities to achieve such goals. These partnerships are voluntary, with participation driven by the perceived benefits they may see emerging from the process. Such partnerships are increasingly being used to challenge and lobby for change in policy processes. Style information: APC uses multi-stakeholder with a hyphen between &quot;multi&quot; and &quot;stakeholder&quot;. Source: Frequently Asked Questions about Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships in ICTs for Development: A guide for national ICT policy animators">multi-stakeholder</acronym></a> policy dialogue space convened by the United Nations Secretary General in 2006 to “foster the <a class="glossary-term" href="/en/glossary/term/280"><acronym title="sustainability: Sustainability is a method of using a resource so that the resource is not depleted or permanently damaged. In the APC context, this means using and developing information and communication technologies in ways that will help sustain human development and ensure progressive communications in the long run. Drawing from lessons learned in other development sectors, sustainability in work with ICTs involves a combination of factors including, among others, clear objectives, institutional frameworks, local capacity and development benefits. Style information: N/a Source: Merriam Webster Online Dictionary, APC and &quot;Sustainable Information and Communication Technology (ICT): Thoughts by Batchelor and Norrish&quot; (April 2002)">sustainability</acronym></a>, robustness, s</p> ICT policy Internet governance Global A2K Access capacity building Content Development IGF internet governance participation WSIS Wed, 01 Oct 2008 16:24:22 +0100 karenb 6924 at http://www.apc.org http://www.apc.org/en/news/gender/europe/breaking-stereotypes-about-women-girls-and-technol <div class="abstract"><span class="locality">PRAGUE</span> (Lenka Simerska for APC WNSP) - <p><div class="img floatleft img_assist_custom"><img src="http://www.apc.org/en/system/files/images/Prog_WNSP_CzechIBM.img_assist_custom.JPG" alt="" title="" class="image image-img_assist_custom" width="140" height="105" /></div>Taking control of technology for women’s <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> took a different tack in the Czech Republic, where <span class="caps">APC</span> <span class="caps">WNSP</span> Europe introduced the project “Women into IT” to challenge stereotypes around women and <a class="glossary-term" href="/en/taxonomy/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">ICTs</acronym></a> and attract more women into the IT field.</p> </div> http://www.apc.org/en/news/gender/europe/breaking-stereotypes-about-women-girls-and-technol#comments Gender &amp; ICTs capacity building gender Europe Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:28:02 +0100 frederic 6654 at http://www.apc.org http://www.apc.org/en/news/openaccess/world/new-apc-series-equitable-access <div class="abstract"><span class="locality">LONDON </span> (APC for APCNews) - <p>“Access to the <a class="glossary-term" href="/en/glossary/term/258"><acronym title="internet: A set of interconnected networks operated by government, industry, academia, and private parties which allow computers and other electronic devices in different locations to exchange information. The internet includes services such as the world wide web, electronic mail, file transfer (FTP), chat and remote access to networks and computers. Style information: APC uses &quot;internet&quot; with a small &quot;i&quot; in all languages. Source: TechSoup Glossary and GenderIT.org">internet</acronym></a> is a thousand times cheaper in Scandinavian countries than in my village,” says Nigerian activist John Dada, who specialises in information and communications technologies (<a class="glossary-term" href="/en/taxonomy/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">ICTs</acronym></a>) for development. In order to contribute to the discussion on what can make access to the <a class="glossary-term" href="/en/glossary/term/258"><acronym title="internet: A set of interconnected networks operated by government, industry, academia, and private parties which allow computers and other electronic devices in different locations to exchange information. The internet includes services such as the world wide web, electronic mail, file transfer (FTP), chat and remote access to networks and computers. Style information: APC uses &quot;internet&quot; with a small &quot;i&quot; in all languages. Source: TechSoup Glossary and GenderIT.org">internet</acronym></a> real for people, specially the poor and marginalised, <span class="caps">APC</span> is launching a series on equitable access that includes papers and commentaries on the themes of business models, policy and regulation, tools and technologies and people, networks and capabilities. We ask for your comments.</p> </div> http://www.apc.org/en/news/openaccess/world/new-apc-series-equitable-access#comments Open access Global business models capacity building equitable access policies tools and technologies Mon, 04 Aug 2008 19:21:13 +0100 analia 6593 at http://www.apc.org http://www.apc.org/en/pubs/research/openaccess/world/capacity-building-equitable-access <p>Policy-makers and regulators “cannot be supermen and superwomen,” says African information and communications technology (<span class="caps"><a class="glossary-term" href="/en/taxonomy/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 analyst Professor F.F. Tusubira.</p> http://www.apc.org/en/pubs/research/openaccess/world/capacity-building-equitable-access#comments Open access Research Global capacity building equitable access Fri, 25 Jul 2008 19:03:27 +0100 analia 6521 at http://www.apc.org