3rd Spanish Edition of WNDW is released
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2008-10-13
The Wireless Networking in the Developing World (WNDW) team announced the release of the third Spanish translation of the book Wireless Networking in the Developing World. The publication takes into ...
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National Plan for the formation of Human Resources on ICTs in Costa Rica 2008-10-28
Based on the results of the IDRC-FLACSO project “Determinants of a knowledge-based industry in the ICT sector in Costa Rica” the Presidency of Costa Rica announced the creation of a tripartite commission (academia, private sector and government) to elaborate a National Plan for the Formation of Human Resources in the ICT sector. The research, coordinated by the Costa Rican Chamber of ICTs (CAMTIC) in collaboration with the University of Costa Rica and the National University, made headlines showing that in 2007 the lack of qualified human resources resulted in a loss of $72 M to the country.
IIJusticia launches an e-privacy website and a call for research papers 2008-10-24
IIJusticia launches an e-privacy website and a call for research papers as part of the project ‘Rights and Justice in the Social Web Movement’ (104413) which is implemented with the support of CIDA and IDRC.
3rd Spanish Edition of WNDW is released 2008-10-13
The Wireless Networking in the Developing World (WNDW) team announced the release of the third Spanish translation of the book Wireless Networking in the Developing World. The publication takes into account the experiences of EsLaRed’s component of the IDRC project “TRICALCAR: Weaving Community Based Wireless Networks in Latin America and the Caribbean”.
RELAC Platform Newsletter #7 is now available 2008-09-16
The RELAC Platform bulletin, output of the IDRC-Corporación Sur project “Regional Platform on Personal Computers Electronic-Waste in Latin America and the Caribbean” released its #7 issue on September 2008. The bulletin is available in Spanish and portrays information with regard to the efforts made by different initiatives on PC refurbishing in Latinoamerica.
The Andean ICT4D Network is launched 2008-09-12
The Andean ICT4D Network was launched on September 5, 2008 as a result of the IDRC-supported project ‘Communication for Influence: Building ICTD Networks’ executed by APC and as a conclusion to the workshop Growing Regional ICT Opportunities Collectively held in Quito, Ecuador from September 1-5, 2008 within the framework of the above-mentioned project.
The Dispute for Land in the East is at the Centre of the National Conflict 2008-08-29
On the 29th of August 2008, Pulso Seminario of Bolivia published the article “The Dispute for Land in the East is at the Centre of the National Conflict” by Miguel Urioste, Director of Fundación TIERRA, detailing some of the recent challenges in the dialogue between government and opposition in Bolivia. The full version is available in Spanish.
Interview with Alicia Richero on IDRC’s participation in IGF 2008-08-28
The regional preparatory meeting of the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) was held in Montevideo on August 20, 2008. Within this framework, ‘Monitor de Políticas TIC en América Latina y el Caribe de APC’ interviewed Alicia Richero, Senior Program Officer of the Connectivity and Equity in the Americas (CEA) program of IDRC on how this canadian organization is participating in the IGF. The full text is available in Spanish.
Also for them - a spirit of change 2008-08-18
The IDRC project "Telework and the Disabled (Latin America)" (104417) was mentioned in an article published in the Variety Supplement of ‘El Diario Oficial El Peruano’ on Monday, August 18. The article on teleworking "También para ellos" showcases the research undertaken by project along with an interview with the project director Sonia Boiarov and Luis Miguel del Águila.
Uruguay leads innovative research on PCs for children 2008-08-12
The Uruguayan news portal 'Uruguay al Día' published an article with information on the launch of the new IDRC supported project 'Social Impacts Research on 1x1 Models in Latin America' (104122). Full text in Spanish.
Press release: Launching of project on Social Impacts of 1x1 Models in LA 2008-08-11
The following is the press release distributed on August 11, 2008 announcing the launching of the DESEM-IDRC project 'Social Impacts Research on 1x1 Models in LA'. Full text available in Spanish.
Interview with Uca Silva 2008-08-07
The e-newsletter "Enredando" published interview with Uca Silva, project leader of IDRC funded project on PC waste in LAC. Full text available in Spanish.
Donation of Used Computers 2008-07-31
Read the article by Catalina Correia published by El Mercurio on July 31, 2008 on the donation of second hand technology.
IDRC partner publishes article on Equality and Equity in Science and Technology 2008-07-11
Access the article by Gloria Bonder published in Arbor Magazine on her research project with IDRC ‘From Words to Action: ICTs, Youth and Gender Equity'. Available in Spanish.
More than 10 thousand tons of e-waste in Chile for the bicentenary 2008-07-09
The chilean newspaper "El Mercurio" published on July 8, 2008 an article on IDRC and Corporación de Estudios Sociales y Educación - SUR project "Regional Platform on Personal Computer Electronic Waste in Latin America and the Caribbean" (104414). Full text available in Spanish only.
What can be done with electronic waste? 2008-07-09
The chilean newspaper "La Nación" published an article on the need for regulation on e-waste. The article makes reference to the IDRC funded project 'Regional Platform on Personal Computer Electronic Waste in Latin America and the Caribbean'. Full text available in Spanish.
Telework and the Disabled in Brazil 2008-07-01
On July 1st, 2008, the brazilian SACI Network, published an article by Leandra Migotto Certeza on the IDRC project "Telework and the Disabled (Latin America)" (104417). Brazil is part of this project with eight other countries (Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Mexico, Peru and Uruguay). In this article Cristina Otálora, project leader in Brazil, explains this country’s participation in the project. Access the full text (in Portuguese).
Antigua and Barbuda modernizes customs operations 2008-06-30
Official launch of Antigua and Barbuda’s new customs management system
Bulletin 5 – RELAC Platform 2008-06-06
The new Regional Platform on PC Electronic Waste in Latin America and the Caribbean (RELAC); bulletin was released with information on events and activities developed in the RELAC Platform regarding electronic waste, as well as working documents.
2008-10-14 9:30 (Ottawa)
Challenges and Strategies for Management of Electrical and Electronic Waste in Latin America and the Caribbean Workshop
REWAS 08
2008-08-19 8:00 (Ottawa)
LACNIC Consultation Meeting
2008-08-20 7:00 (Ottawa)
Regional Preparatory Meeting of the IGF
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