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International Conference on Advances in ICT for Emerging Regions
ICTer2011, Sri Lanka Foundation Institute, Colombo, Sri Lanka
September 1, 2011 – September 2, 2011

This year conference will be held on 1st and 2nd September in 
Colombo. http://bit.ly/purtCe

Journal is open (not only for e-Learning) for all applications in 
ICT which could contribute the development of emerging regions. 
(that includes both developing and developed nations).

Read more at: http://bit.ly/purtCe

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*The WSIS Stocktaking Process* is a follow-up to WSIS that was 
initiated in 2004. Its purpose is to provide a register of 
activities carried out by governments, international 
organizations, the business sector, civil society and other 
entities, in order to highlight the progress made since that 
landmark event. Following § 120 of Tunis Agenda for the 
Information Society (TAIS), ITU has been maintaining the WSIS 
Stocktaking database as a publicly accessible system providing 
information on ICT-related initiatives and projects with reference 
to the 11 WSIS Action Lines of Geneva Plan of Action.

The principal role of the WSIS Stocktaking exercise is to 
leverage the activities of stakeholders working on the 
implementation of WSIS outcomes and share knowledge and 
experiences of projects by replicating successful models. All 
stakeholders are encouraged to submit it online.

Read more at: www.wsis.org/stocktaking

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"Voices 2.0"
Revolutionizing Participation within Development Cooperation
Social media are playing their part in the so-called Arab Spring,
the "Facebook Revolution" is turning into a buzzword. How come?

More importantly, what does the power of "web 2.0" imply for ¨
operational activities by development practitioners aiming to 
increase participation in socio, economic and political change 
processes?

The article illuminates this phenomenon, sparks a critical 
reflection on its side-effects while sharing key findings from an 
upcoming SDC working paper titled "Deepening Participation and 
Enhancing Aid Effectiveness through Media and ICTs" on the role 
of social media in participatory development.

World Bank Version: http://bit.ly/qTggMT 
SDC Version: http://bit.ly/nJodIl

Read more at: http://bit.ly/h1XY6Z

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