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Breaking News  : Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC)  has started issuing demand note for frequency
Breaking News : Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has started issuing demand note for frequency 23 February 2011 AHM Bazlur Rahman

Breaking News Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has started issuing demand note for frequency allocation of Community Radio The reliable source confirmed that Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has started issuing spectrum demand note for frequency allocation to import transmitter.

First online petition by Pakistan development sector: Lobbies govt on violence against women
First online petition by Pakistan development sector: Lobbies govt on violence against women 13 February 2011 KB

Women survivors of domestic violence in Pakistan have long endured twofold abuse – not only at home but by a government that does not protect them. In 2009 there was hope the government would step up to protect women from domestic violence – the National Assembly passed the Domestic Violence (Prevention and Protection) Bill, but the bill expired after the Senate failed to pass it. However, a Pakistani women’s rights organisation is working to reintroduce the bill in parliament – thro...

Local radio, sms helplines, and the internet: Filipino women think local in stopping eVAW
Local radio, sms helplines, and the internet: Filipino women think local in stopping eVAW 11 February 2011

From radio dramas by a student theatre collective, to an sms helpline for migrant Filipinas working abroad, to web-based technology to help victims of violence in ex US military bases, five organisations that work with women and ICTs are being awarded with small grants to implement these projects through the APC Women’s Networking Support Programme’s (WNSP) Take Back the Tech! to end viol...

There is no so-called illegal download!
There is no so-called illegal download! 08 February 2011 Oh Byoungil

Popular celebrities (Ahn Seong-gi, Park Joong-hoon, etc.) in South Korea have launched a public campaign called good downloader The message of this “public campaign” is that films and animations where these actors/actresses and singers are starring are in danger due to illegal downloading.

Open spectrum for development: India case study
Open spectrum for development: India case study 03 February 2011 Shyam Ponapa, Centre for Internet and Society

Spectrum management and regulation is the collective responsibility of more than one body in India. There are different bodies handling spectrum licensing, regulation, pricing, and the levy of penalties; some bodies have only an advisory role.

EngageMedia is hiring: Technology Director
EngageMedia is hiring: Technology Director 28 December 2010 EngageMedia

APC Australia / Indonesia member, EngageMedia, is looking for a skilled, motivated, energetic person to lead our software development and technology program activities. You’ll have a passion for innovation, coordination of teams across the globe, you’re a great communicator and you love to travel.

Irresponsible Pakistani media and authorities violates rape victim's privacy
Irresponsible Pakistani media and authorities violates rape victim's privacy 21 December 2010

One women was raped and another beaten in Pakistan. Both electronic media and law enforcing agencies, rather than respecting the survivors’ privacy, publicly identified them by their names and gave irrelevant information about them (that they were returning from a ‘dance party’ at 2:00 am), reinforcing the ‘she asked for it’ mindset. The rape survivor withdrew her case. Read the ...

Green Choice
Green Choice 11 December 2010

Green Choice is an information website offering green tips for the office, home, etc. Contains basic information about e-waste issues in China and some tips. A joint project of Global Village of Beijing (GVB) , China Environment and Sustainable Development Reference and Research Centre (CESDRRC) and Friends of Nature (FON). E-waste in China

Basel Action Network
Basel Action Network 11 December 2010

The Basel Action Network (BAN) is a non-governmental organisation which focuses on the devastating impacts of toxic trade from an environmental justice perspective, advocates for banning waste trade, and for promoting green and democratic design of consumer products. Initiator of the e-Stewards programme for certifying responsible electronic recyclers, working on green shipbreaking, zero mercur...

Resources and platforms to help survivors of violence against women in Pakistan
Resources and platforms to help survivors of violence against women in Pakistan 08 December 2010 Jehan Ara

Pakistani women are jump starting their ICT knowledge through the use of ressource data bases and platforms for violence against women (VAW), that will allow women who have and are experiencing violence to access help. Survivors of VAW are learning to tell their stories in digital format to share their stories with others, heal and become more empowered through the process. The funds which ar...

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