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New deadline for subissions to “Agriculture, Rural Development and Youth in the Information Society” (ARDYIS) contest
New deadline for subissions to “Agriculture, Rural Development and Youth in the Information Society” (ARDYIS) contest 22 July 2010 Ken Lohento

The Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation ACP-EU (CTA), in collaboration with FARA, Yam-Pukri, CAFAN, AYF, ANAFE, PAFPNET, has recently launched an essay writing contest on “Youth and ICTs in Agriculture and Rural Development”. The deadline to apply is extended to 15 August 2010.

The Shameful Saga of the Internet Ban in Pakistan
The Shameful Saga of the Internet Ban in Pakistan 21 July 2010 Blogger from Pakistani

It was 19th May 2010, when on the orders by Lahore High Court, Government of Pakistan placed a blanket ban on approximately 10,548 websites. From the very outset, we knew that this is NOT the blasphemous content, which is depriving citizens from using Internet and web enabled services.

Legislation against cyber crimes in Cambodia being created
Legislation against cyber crimes in Cambodia being created 20 July 2010 LC

“After an increasing number of the use of telephone/digital camera to traffic image of women (nude) without their consent, the Cambodian government this week starts to discuss the creaton of a legislation against cyber crimes,” wrote Chim Manavy of the Open Institute to the APC. Talks began on 13 July 2010 about the creation of a legislation against cyber crimes that would include s...

Towards an EngageMedia strategic plan
Towards an EngageMedia strategic plan 15 July 2010 EngageMedia

Over the past five years EngageMedia has established itself as a leading distribution platform of social justice videos from the Asia-Pacific Region.

Producing social justice video in Asia? Take the EngageMedia strategic planning survey
Producing social justice video in Asia? Take the EngageMedia strategic planning survey 14 July 2010 EngageMedia

EngageMedia has been working hard over the past five years to establish itself as “a leading distribution platform of social justice videos from the Asia-Pacific Region.” Come share with EngageMedia before 6 August what you think of their services and give suggestions on what you think they do best, what they should do more of, and help them create their strategic plan for the next...

Cambodia announces observation centre to end violence against women
Cambodia announces observation centre to end violence against women 12 July 2010 LC

As part of its plan to bring an end to violence against women in the country, Cambodia’s Ministry of Women’s Affairs will set up a Gender Issues Observatory, the first of its kind in the country. According to the Minister of Women’s Affairs, Dr. Ing Kanthaphavi, the centre will study the challenges that Cambodian women face to prevent further violence.

Training Workshop for Community Radio Station Mangers and Initiators: “Community Radio Installation, Broadcast and Operation”
Training Workshop for Community Radio Station Mangers and Initiators: “Community Radio Installation, Broadcast and Operation” 10 July 2010 AHM Bazlur Rahman S21BR

Training Workshop for Community Radio Station Mangers and Initiators: “Community Radio Installation, Broadcast and Operation” Date: 19-21 June 2010, Venue: Meeting IDB Bhaban, Dhaka Organized by : Bangladesh NGOs Network for Radio and Communication (BNNRC) Supported by : Canadian International Development Agency In this three day long training workshop different issues related

Join the discussion on Bangladesh's digital future in an open, global online forum
Join the discussion on Bangladesh's digital future in an open, global online forum 07 July 2010 Partha Sarker and LC

Ever want to help shape a national ICT policy? Now is your chance to help formulate Bangladesh’s digital strategy. One of the oldest information and communication technology networks for development in South Asia, BytesforAll, has partnered with UNDP Bangladesh’s Access to Information (A2I) programme and the national government organise a global online consultation, in order to sh...

Planning Workshop for Youth Radio Program in Bangladesh
Planning Workshop for Youth Radio Program in Bangladesh 05 July 2010 AHM Bazlur Rahman S21BR

A daylong planning workshop titled, “Planning Workshop for Youth Radio Program” organized by Bangladesh NGOs Network for Radio and Communication (BNNRC) in 1st July 2010 at BNNRC conference room. The event was supported by British Council- Bangladesh and Equal Access- Nepal.

Training of Facilitators: Community Radio Installation, Broadcast and Operation in Bangladesh
Training of Facilitators: Community Radio Installation, Broadcast and Operation in Bangladesh 05 July 2010 AHM Bazlur Rahman S21BR

A three days long training workshop titled, ‘Training of Facilitators: Community Radio Installation, Broadcast and Operation’ has inaugurated today in IDB Bhaban, Dhaka. The event has organized by Community Radio Academy and Bangladesh NGOs Network for Radio and Communication (BNNRC) (19-21 June 2010) with the support of Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA).

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