This website has been launched to share up-to-date news about Cyclone Sidr and mobilize support for survivors: "On Nov 15, 2007 Cyclone Sidr, a powerful Category 4 tropical storm, hit the southern part of Bangladesh. With winds of 240km/h (150mph) and a tidal surge of several meters, it is the second strongest hurricane in recorded history. The Bangladesh Red Crescent Society estimates that the death toll could exceed 10,000. In addition, millions have been rendered homeless and there has been s more...

Selon cet article publié par le Fonds Mondial de Solidarité numérique, le Ministre des Affaires étrangères sénégalais S.E. Cheikh Tidiane Gadio a récemment plaidé en faveur de la contribution du «1% de solidarité numérique»: "Réuni à Séoul du 3 au 5 septembre 2007 pour sa 3ème Session plénière, le Groupe Pilote sur les contributions de solidarité en faveur du développement a désigné le Sénégal à sa Présidence. Après la France, le Brésil, la Norvège et la Corée, c more...

This e-primer introduces policy makers and development practitioners to the application of different information and communications technology (ICT) for disaster management, with case studies from the Asia-Pacific region. A key conclusion is that the effectiveness of ICTs in reducing disaster risks depends on how these ICTs are used. The use of ICTs in disaster management should not be seen as a choice between one type of technology over another. A multiplicity of communication channels and tech more...

Global Compact Critics is an informal network of organizations and people with concerns about the UN Global Compact. The network gathers and shares information about the Global Compact, partnerships between the United Nations and companies, and corporate accountability. Many NGOs, such as Greenpeace, ActionAid, Global Policy Forum, CorpWatch, SOMO and Berne Declaration, believe that without any effective monitoring and enforcement provisions, the Global Compact fails to hold corporations account more...

Aidmatrix, using its technology and expertise, has created a website for public use to channel aid relief to those needing assistance in the aftermath of Dean.

"As a nonprofit organization, some of our core values include globalization, humanity, opportunity," said Scott McCallum, Aidmatrix president and CEO. "We know people are suffering from the storm, and we are in a position to help. It's our duty to seize this disaster and turn it into an opportunity."

Aidmatrix, a nonprofit built o more...

The AidMarket Group is a startup that would benefit from both publicity and constructive criticism. The protocol prescribed by AidMarket promises to improve aid effectiveness by empowering the private sector in international development. The marketplace would connect donors and agents in person-to-person partnerships, increasing donor involvement and improving the utilization of donated funds. The protocol is both benevolent and innovative, thus it is safe to assume that it would positively infl more...

As part of an ongoing research study on the potential benefits of Grid Technology as a development tool in the Department of Cauca in Colombia, Prof. Natalia Maya Ortiz has accepted to answer our questions explaining why such advanced technology might help developing countries to reduce inequality and to extend the benefit of ICT to excluded communities. Natalia Maya Ortiz is a part-time Professor and a Master Student at the University of Cauca. She also belongs to the Telematics Engineering Res more...

This working paper was written by Prof. Natalia Maya Ortiz from the School of Electronic Engineering and Telecommunications of the University of Cauca in Colombia and Prof. Diego Rumiany from the School of Economic Sciences of the University of Buenos Aires in Argentina. From the Abstract: “Grid Technology proved to be very effective in the field of e-Science and, as this technology matures, it promises to bring further progress. Grid-based Virtual Organizations (VOs) will provide the true dyn more...

Seeking constructive criticism before realizing the idea in practice: AidMarket's mission is to provide a marketplace for foreign aid and philanthropic work. An open market for individuals and organizations to propose small-scale projects that promise positive development given piecemeal improvements. AidMarket enhances the impact of aid on poverty reduction by enabling donors to get more involved in the development effort. AidMarket is apolitical and will maintain account transparency. Our lo more...

This report was recently published by World Dialogue on Regulation and written by LIRNEasia executive director Rohan Samarajiva. The findings of a pilot project designed to learn how ICTs and community-based training can help in responding to disasters such as tsunamis were discussed by community leaders and international experts at a workshop on “Sharing Knowledge on Disaster Warning with a Focus on Community-based Last-mile Warning Systems” held on March 28th and 29th, 2007 in Sri Lanka. T more...