http://www.apc.org/en/taxonomy/term/578 The taxonomy view with a depth of 0. en http://www.apc.org/en/node/8365 http://www.apc.org/en/node/8365#comments localisation newsletter images Mon, 30 Mar 2009 20:20:54 +0100 analia 8365 at http://www.apc.org http://www.apc.org/en/events/gender/asiapacific/gem-thematic-adaptation-workshop-localisation-init <p>Localisation projects are often deemed as gender neutral, having a prime focus of developing localised technology only.</p> Gender &amp; ICTs evaluation gender localisation Asia/Pacific Fri, 05 Sep 2008 12:53:24 +0100 angela 6772 at http://www.apc.org http://www.apc.org/en/news/diversity/asiapacific/young-experienced-cambodian-ngo-joins-apc <div class="abstract"><span class="locality">MONTREAL</span> (FD for APCNews) - <p><span class="caps">APC</span> welcomes its new Cambodian member, Open Institute. “We see ourselves as facilitators,” explained Chim Manavy, executive director of the start-up <span class="caps">NGO</span>. “We facilitate communication, knowledge-sharing and gender equity through the <a class="glossary-term" href="/en/glossary/term/139"><acronym title="strategic use: Strategic use of information and communication technologies by civil society organisations (CSOs) is not technology-driven; it requires a deep understanding of the context in which the technology is being deployed. It means ensuring that tools and technologies that can support CSOs in meeting their strategic objectives (or mission) exist and are available and accessible. Availability and accessibility covers a range of factors, such as infrastructure, cost, intellectual property dispensations, and adherence to standards. Strategic use also requires that CSOs are aware of the range of technology options available and have the skills and knowledge to use them effectively and securely, and that they understand their own organisational context and needs. Style information: N/a Source: APC Annual Report 2005">strategic use</acronym></a> of <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> and of the Khmer language”. What this means on the ground, is easy to understand when one takes a look at the track record of OI’s colleagues.</p> </div> http://www.apc.org/en/news/diversity/asiapacific/young-experienced-cambodian-ngo-joins-apc#comments Cultural &amp; linguistic diversity cambodia localisation Open Institute Asia/Pacific Tue, 17 Jun 2008 19:58:09 +0100 analia 6320 at http://www.apc.org