Medellín Digital inaugurates 65 Digital Schools

Since the 30th of January, the Program Medellín Digital started a journey around the city, to inaugurate 65 Digital Schools. This concept is a revolution in these public schools since students, teachers and even the surrounding community can use the technology in different moments and spaces, with the objective of improving the quality of education.

From now on, all classes and teachers will have access to the Mobile PC, a small cart that travels around the school, with 3 laptops. These schools also have the Open Classroom, which is a room with 21 PCs (in average) not only for the School but also for the neighbourhood acting as a community Telecenter. There are also new PCs in the library, teachers’ room, classrooms, etc., all connected to the Internet with wireless connection.

With this initiative, Medellín Digital contributes making reality the dream of a more educated city, where all citizens have access to ICT tools for improving their access to knowledge and learning, contributing to the social and economic development, with no age, social or economic limits. With Medellín Digital, the world is just a click away.

The Imp-Act Consortium

The Imp-Act Consortium is global group of organisations working to promote and support the management of social performance by MFIs.

Added by  Carmen Villegas Caballero  May 13, 2008
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The SPM Roadmap

The SPM Roadmap provides practical guidance to lead MFIs through the implementation process – describing key issues, useful tips, staff roles, tools, and resources each step of the way – supported by MFI examples from the field.

Added by  Carmen Villegas Caballero  May 13, 2008
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Stepping up the ladder: how business can help achieve the MDGs

Business and development is the topic to watch and work on in 2008, as businesses respond to sustained pressure to contribute to the MDGs. This Opinion outlines the three -- possibly four -- steps to effective engagement of the private sector in efforts to reach the MDGs. First: business engagement int he community. Second: taking corporate social . . .

Added by  Nick Scott  May 2, 2008
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Rural Poverty Reduction and Local Government Support Programme (RPRLGSP) in Kenya

The Rural Poverty Reduction and Local Government Support Programme (RPRLGSP) supports the Government of Kenya’s efforts to reduce poverty through support to the demand side of decentralized governance (empowerment of communities) in addition to the supply side (institution building support to local government). The €16 million programme is funded b. . .

Added by  Wim Eising  May 2, 2008
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Start of new Master’s Programme "Integrated Watershed Management" at Kenyatta University, Kenya + DAAD Scholarships

Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya (in collaboration with University of Siegen, Germany, University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania and Arba Minch University, Ethiopia) is pleased to announce a new Master’s Programme "Integrated Watershed Management". The course will start in September 2008. It is offered at the Department of Geography in the School o. . .

Added by  Beate Boehme  May 2, 2008
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  Rural Poverty Reduction and Local Government Support Programme - brochure

The Rural Poverty Reduction and Local Government Support Programme (RPRLGSP) supports the Government of Kenya’s efforts to reduce poverty through support to the demand side of decentralized governance (empowerment of communities) in addition to the supply side (institution building support to local government). The €16 million programme is funded b. . .

Added by  Wim Eising  May 2, 2008
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Measuring the impact of business on development

International businesses are exploring how they can boost their impact on local economies in developing countries. While the business benefits of such efforts are relatively well-documented, it is harder to capture the benefits for development. More work is needed to find ways to measure the development impact of businesses, even though many of the. . .

Added by  Nick Scott  May 2, 2008
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Business Forum of Uzbekistan

Business Forum of Uzbekistan is a national platform for public-private dialogue. Background of the prioject: Accelerated private sector development can make substantial contribution to sustainable economic growth, employment generation, provision of sustainable income sources and goods and services at lower prices. Thus private sector (especia. . .

Added by  Nazar Talibdjanov  May 2, 2008
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"Foreign High-Tech R&D in China"

Subtitle: 'RISKS, REWARDS, AND IMPLICATIONS FOR U.S.-CHINA RELATIONS" From the Forward: "This study explores the confluence of two key aspects of the architecture of international relations in the 21st century—globalization and an increasingly trade-oriented conception of national security—within the specific context of foreign high-tech resea. . .

Added by  John Daly  May 2, 2008
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Nextbillion.net: Four Questions for MicroPlace Founder

"In case you haven't heard, there's this new thing called MicroPlace. It's a major turn in the life of the microfinance movement founded by entrepreneur (philanthropreneur?) Tracey Pettengill Turner. In between advancing her vision for solutions to poverty and running Ironman triathlons, Tracey takes a moment to discuss her new project with NextBil. . .

Added by  Carmen Villegas Caballero  April 25, 2008
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