http://www.apc.org/pt-br/pubs/%252F Publications pt-br http://www.apc.org/pt-br/pubs/research/policy/lac/analisis-de-participacion-e-incidencia-en-el-proce <p>El proceso de la Cumbre Mundial de la Sociedad de la Información contempló la activación de procesos regionales que establecieron prioridades y agendas políticas para el desarrollo de la sociedad</p> Políticas de TIC América Latina y el Caribe eLAC Manual/guide Fri, 12 Sep 2008 22:39:00 +0100 analia 6801 at http://www.apc.org http://www.apc.org/pt-br/pubs/briefs/openaccess/all/equitable-access-papers-and-commentaries <p>Equitable access is about addressing social and economic imbalances when developing policy and rolling out <a class="glossary-term" href="/pt-br/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">ICTs</acronym></a>, so that people from diverse backgrounds have more or less similar opportunities when it</p> http://www.apc.org/pt-br/pubs/briefs/openaccess/all/equitable-access-papers-and-commentaries#comments Open access All Regions equitable access Brief Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:16:31 +0100 analia 6511 at http://www.apc.org http://www.apc.org/pt-br/pubs/research/openaccess/world/business-models-equitable-access <p>Grassroots communities need to get their hands dirty in shaping how information and communications technologies (<a class="glossary-term" href="/pt-br/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">ICTs</acronym></a>) affect their lives, rather than passively leaving it up to governments and big bu</p> http://www.apc.org/pt-br/pubs/research/openaccess/world/business-models-equitable-access#comments Open access Global business models equitable access Manual/guide Fri, 25 Jul 2008 18:40:17 +0100 analia 6519 at http://www.apc.org http://www.apc.org/pt-br/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="/pt-br/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>) policy analyst Professor F.F. Tusubira.</p> http://www.apc.org/pt-br/pubs/research/openaccess/world/capacity-building-equitable-access#comments Open access Global capacity building equitable access Manual/guide Fri, 25 Jul 2008 19:03:27 +0100 analia 6521 at http://www.apc.org http://www.apc.org/pt-br/pubs/research/openaccess/world/tools-and-technologies-equitable-access <p>“Sometimes doing the wrong thing with technology is better than doing nothing,” says research associate at the South African-based Shuttleworth Foundation, Steve Song.</p> http://www.apc.org/pt-br/pubs/research/openaccess/world/tools-and-technologies-equitable-access#comments Open access Global business models equitable access Manual/guide Fri, 25 Jul 2008 19:15:07 +0100 analia 6522 at http://www.apc.org http://www.apc.org/pt-br/pubs/research/openaccess/world/policies-equitable-access <p>The majority of the world’s population is still isolated from the opportunities offered by the global revolution in information and communications technologies (<a class="glossary-term" href="/pt-br/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">ICTs</acronym></a>) – and the poor are the hardes</p> http://www.apc.org/pt-br/pubs/research/openaccess/world/policies-equitable-access#comments Open access Global equitable access policies Manual/guide Fri, 25 Jul 2008 19:43:59 +0100 analia 6525 at http://www.apc.org http://www.apc.org/pt-br/pubs/annreports/informe-anual-apc-2007 http://www.apc.org/pt-br/pubs/annreports/informe-anual-apc-2007#comments Thu, 02 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 kah 6922 at http://www.apc.org http://www.apc.org/pt-br/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="/pt-br/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="/pt-br/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 21:06:58 +0100 analia 6301 at http://www.apc.org http://www.apc.org/pt-br/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="/pt-br/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="/pt-br/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 21:14:39 +0100 analia 6302 at http://www.apc.org http://www.apc.org/pt-br/pubs/briefs/development/world/statement-presented-apcs-anriette-esterhuysen-clos ICT for development Global access to infrastructure development cooperation OECD open access Brief Wed, 06 Aug 2008 09:39:42 +0100 anriette 6611 at http://www.apc.org http://www.apc.org/pt-br/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="/pt-br/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 17:37:25 +0100 katherine 6082 at http://www.apc.org http://www.apc.org/pt-br/pubs/research/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="/pt-br/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/pt-br/pubs/research/development/africa/african-blogs-ict-development#comments ICT for development africa ict4d rural ICT4D Africa Manual/guide Tue, 27 May 2008 17:24:15 +0100 karel 6214 at http://www.apc.org http://www.apc.org/pt-br/pubs/issue/openaccess/all/construir-consensos-sobre-el-acceso-internet-en-el <p>Este trabajo se propone identificar y delinear las “recomendaciones” surgidas de las discusiones ocurridas en relación al tema del acceso en el Foro de <a class="glossary-term" href="/pt-br/glossary/term/203"><acronym title="gobernanza: Gobernanza abarca el conjunto de normas, procedimientos y prácticas relativos a la manera en que se ejercen los poderes, ya sea a nivel internacional o nacional, o al interior de una organización o red. Información de estilo: s/d Fuente: Europa glosario ">gobernanza</acronym></a> de <a class="glossary-term" href="/pt-br/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>, que tuvo lugar en R</p> Acceso abierto Todas las regiones acceso abierto FGI Issue paper Fri, 23 May 2008 21:46:18 +0100 analia 6195 at http://www.apc.org http://www.apc.org/pt-br/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="/pt-br/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 17:02:12 +0100 analia 6192 at http://www.apc.org http://www.apc.org/pt-br/pubs/research/openaccess/africa/por-uma-infra-estrutura-de-comunicacoes-de-livre-a <p><div class="img floatleft feature"><dl><dt><img src="http://www.apc.org/pt-br/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> O continente africano é um dos menos conectados do mundo e, quando se conecta</p> Livre acesso África cabo submarino livre acesso SAT-3/WASC Manual/guide Wed, 01 Oct 2008 13:51:12 +0100 LisaC 6918 at http://www.apc.org http://www.apc.org/pt-br/pubs/issue/openaccess/africa/por-livre-acesso-na-africa-o-caso-das-ilhas-mauric <p>Este estudo de caso observa a relação entre os preços da banda larga internacional em Maurício e o impacto da sua estratégia de Cidade Cibernética.</p> Livre acesso África cabo submarino Ilhas Maurício SAT-3/SAFE Issue paper Wed, 01 Oct 2008 14:17:20 +0100 LisaC 6920 at http://www.apc.org http://www.apc.org/pt-br/pubs/briefs/governance/all/statement-apc-igf-open-consultations-geneva-februa <p>The first preparatory meeting for the next <a class="glossary-term" href="/pt-br/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 19:07:21 +0100 analia 5880 at http://www.apc.org http://www.apc.org/pt-br/pubs/briefs/all/all/apc-organisational-profile-november-2007 All Topics All Regions Brief Tue, 29 Jan 2008 15:40:28 +0000 kah 5320 at http://www.apc.org http://www.apc.org/pt-br/pubs/briefs/policy/world/apc-statement-2007-internet-governance-forum <p>The second <a class="glossary-term" href="/pt-br/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>(<span class="caps"><a class="glossary-term" href="/pt-br/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>) concluded on November 15 and the Association for</p> ICT policy Global Brief Wed, 20 Feb 2008 14:45:19 +0000 natalie 5390 at http://www.apc.org http://www.apc.org/pt-br/pubs/issue/media/lac/radio-y-television-digital-democratizacion-o-mayor Medios y TIC América Latina y el Caribe convergencia radio digital televisión digital Issue paper Fri, 14 Mar 2008 19:54:15 +0000 analia 5687 at http://www.apc.org