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Section: CarISnet (Caribbean ICT Networking) , Networks and Events , Community Telecenter Guanaba.net , Caribbean Telecentres

Inves-TIC-deer: Perspectives on research in ICT from a civil society organization

On February 5 we were invited to present at the event CARIBBEAN WINDS UNIBE that university sponsorship. Here is the presentation: Perspectives on research in ICT from a civil society organization

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Comment February 10, 2009

Section: CarISnet (Caribbean ICT Networking) , Networks and Events

CarISnet Starts Project-2: Integrating and strengthening of the actors of the ICT for Development in the Caribbean

With a workshop of the Consortium partners CarISnet in Jamaica (March 16-17) Starts Project CarISnet 2, subtitled "Integrating and strengthening the TICpD actors in the Caribbean, unleash the transformative potential of ICTs in the region." The project objective is to contribute to social and economic development in the Caribbean region, by strengthening the capacities of the / as local stakeholders for regional collaborative action initiatives TICpD criticism of the Caribbean. Before concluding, the project will achieve lay the groundwork and develop a work plan for the consolidation of the Community Caribbean ICT stakeholders Virtual (CIVIC), as a regional mechanism to promote knowledge sharing, capacity building and collaboration among actors Caribbean ICT .. Taigüey Foundation assumes the coordination of project implementation.

The consortium partners are the Jamaica Network for Sustainable Development (Jamaica Sustainable Development Network) - JSDN (Jamaica), DevNet (Guyana), L to Haitian Association for the Development of ICT -AHTIC (Haiti) and Taigüey Foundation (Republic Dominican). The project is supported by a grant from the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) IDRC program with ICA

The specific objectives are:

(A) Facilitate participatory design of a Strategic Work Plan for 2 years, aimed at consolidating CIVIC as a regional catalyst for TICpD in the region. The proposed strategic plan will consist of a coherent package of collaborative actions in different areas (ex: ICT for education, health, civil society, democratic participation and governance, economic competitiveness, applied research, among others) and transverse components (ex: multisectoral and peer networks, collaborative project design, effective use of information tools, design of public policy and lobbying -).

(B) Strengthen the capacities of the / as actors of ICT in the Caribbean to lead and promote online collaboration, dialogue and consensus building enriched using ICT tools (such as wikis, blogs, RSS / Atom, organizational interfaces processes) by providing training for online moderation and the formation of thematic working groups led by key local ICT practitioners. These working groups are to develop policies, position papers, documents for the dissemination of practical knowledge in relevant forums or publication by case bases. These training modules will be available permanently and will be managed by the consortium CarISnet. The virtual thematic working groups, will be initiated by CIVIC and / or local actors, and issues depend on the interests of the / as Member / as. There are some suggestions for some topics, such as telecommunications reform, open source software (Open Source), Internet Governance, e-government, etc.. This list is not exhaustive.

(C) Design an online platform enhanced CIVIC 2.0, which offers flexibility, interoperability, new security features and forms of participation, among others, to contribute to a more interactive online presence.

(D) Develop and publish a methodology for monitoring and evaluation CIVIC (based on OM) in order to measure and document the impact of the network in key aspects such as its influence on public policy design,, the capacity building, regional networking and coordination of efforts TICpD, among others.

(E) Coordinate and implement a regional meeting in person (face to face) of / as Member / CIVIC (the / as actors Caribbean member / current as virtual community) aimed at gathering feedback, validate the strategic work plan 2 years previously mentioned, strengthen network activities, and promote the participation of the / as French-speaking and Spanish-speaking.

The project design CarISnet 2 is based on the historical process of CIVIC, the lessons learned from the project CarISnet 1, the synergies of working groups of members / ace CIVIC (particularly "What is CIVIC", "Civic Platform" and "Diversity Strategy"), and the survey results CIVIC. The Caribbean Community Virtual Actors / as ICT (CIVIC) has existed since November 2002, where he was formally founded with support from the Institute for Connectivity in the Americas (Institute for Connectivity in the Americas) IDRC-ICA as a result of the Roundtable Caribbean ICT held in Barbados in October 2002.

to find out more see the project document CarISnet-2 in Spanish (translation)

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The traditional "wedding picture" of the consortium partners: from left to right we have to Vidyarata Kisoon of DevNet (Guyana), Yacine Khelladi of Taigüey Foundation (Dominican Republic) Bruno-Stepahne AHTIC (Haiti) Valerie Gordon JSDN (Jamaica), and before Lawrence Zelris JSDN (Jamaica) (March 2008)

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Photo of the evaluation meeting closing the project CarISnet 1 December 2006 in Santo Domingo, with the same members ...

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Photo honeymoon in St. Lucia, in October 2004, with the first version of CarISnet consortium that included Daniel Pimienta (Funredes, who left the consortium in 2006) without AHTIC. Nothing is lacking in the photo Angelica Ospina, project officer of IDRC / ICA is an integral part of our coordination mechanisms.

Comment March 18, 2008

Section: CarISnet (Caribbean ICT Networking) , Various

CarISnet announces ICT database w / development of the Caribbean (Caribbean ICT4D clearinghouse)

Dear / as Colleagues: (SPANISH-plus bas Francais / English below)
We are happy to announce the launch of the Resource Center Caribbean TICpD http://clearinghouse.carisnet.org a result of the project CARISNET funded by the Institute for Connectivity in the Americas (ICA) The objective of this Resource Center is to support the exchange of information, research, and action, providing content related to the use of information technology and communication for development (TICpD) and policies, initiatives, skills,
resources and opportunities related to ICTs that exist within the
Caribbean.

Design Resource Center was made with the participation of / as
members / ace CIVIC (survey conducted in June 2005 l).

The Resource Centre will initially be hosted and managed by technically
DevNet as part CarISnet project, but later:

* CIVIC members constituiremos with a team of content management
* Will conduct a discussion with a subgroup "technical / interface"
must be formed from the proposals of some / as
members / as alternatives to Dgrup (as we believe that any new
CIVIC platform should be linked to this resource center)
* Seek to establish a mechanism for ownership of the database
CIVIC, and you need to define a new mechanism of "civil government"

We have started to enter some content, and we encourage and invite
ALL / AS THE / As members / CIVIC as they placed in the center
Resources articles and content submitted in English, French, Ducth,
Papapmiento Creole or Spanish or any other regional language. Also
please use the database to submit their own profiles.

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Regards
Vidya
Project Officer - DevNet
by the Consortium CarISnet
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FRANÇAIS

Chers Collègues,

Nous sommes heureux d'annoncer Lancement you données base TICpD of
the à l'adresse searchable Caraïbe http://clearinghouse.carisnet.org , a
produit du projet mis en oeuvre CARISNET avec le soutien l'Institut pour la
Connectivité dans les Amériques (ICA).

L'objectif of the base données l'est d'appuyer échange d'information,
la recherche et de l'action in fournissant références of contenus
relatifs à l'Utilisation des Technologies de l'Information et de la
Communication pour le Développement (TICpD) et aux politiques, aux
Initiatives, expériences aux, aux ressources et aux aux opportunites liées
TIC dans la Caraïbe.

The conception of the basis of a été données par les réalisée dumbbells
membres CIVIC (Consultation Datee juin 2005).

The base will initialement hébergée données et gérée techniquement pair
DevNet en tant that partie du projet prenante CARISNET, mais nous Comptons:

* Joins constituer équipe of membres CIVIC contenu pour the management of
* Conduire joins a discussion avec sous-groupe "interface technique" qui
devrait proposer alternative to joining Dgroups (et cette nouvelle plate-forme
CIVIC devrait s'articuler avec la base de données)
* Define "propriété" données base, ce qui nécessité the
définition d'un nouveau Mecanisme "of gouvernance CIVIC".

Commence à Nous avons du contenu intégrer, mais tous les membres CIVIC
Invités sont à S'inscrire encouragés et dans la base de données et à
soumettre des contenus in anglais, français, hollandais, Creole,
Papiamento, ou toute autre langue anglais régionale.

Sleeps Veuillez based employer pour soumettre données / proposer you
profils propres personnels.

Cordial salutations

Vidya / Devnet
pour le consortium CarISnet
http://carisnet.org

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ENGLISH

Dear colleagues

We are happy to announce the launch of the Caribbean ICT4D
Clearinghouse at http://clearinghouse.carisnet.org a result of the
Project funded by the CARISNET Institute for Connectivity in the
Americas (ICA)

The Objective of the Clearinghouse is to support information exchange,
research, and action by Providing content related to the use of
Information and Communication Technologies for Development (ICT4D) and
Related ICT Policies, Initiatives, skills, resources and
Opportunities exist within The Which the Caribbean.

The design of the Clearinghouse WAS Done with the input of CIVIC
members (Consultation dated June 2005).

The Clearinghouse will intitially be hosted and managed by Technically
DevNet as part of the CARISNET project, we look forward to But
* Have to CIVIC content management team members
* Conduct a discussion of with an "interface / technical" Subgroup
That Should Be Formed after Some members Proposals to move from Dgroup
(As we believe new Civic platform Any Should Be Articulated With This
clearinghouse)
* Seek to Establish a Mechanism for CIVIC ownership of the database
, And That needs a new "civic governance" Mechanism to be defined

We have started to input Some content, and ALL CIVIC members are
Invited and Encouraged to register with the clearinghouse and submit
items of content, in English, French, Ducth, or Creole Papapmiento
Or Any Other regional Spanish language. Also Please use the database
to submit your own profiles.

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Yours
Vidya
Devent / On Behalf of the consortium CarISnet

Comment 7 August 2006

Section: Caribbean Telecentres , Miscellaneous