Digital Abuja is about the state of Computer, Information Technology and ICT Development, training and services in Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Is Digital Abuja about digital dreams or digital reality? Abuja, the capital city of Nigeria, located in the heart of the country is known as a “planned” city. Is Abuja planned with knowledge economy consciousness? Digital concepts are important because the ICT driven world is our reality. If we want to operate at our best in today’ more...

This paper examines the area of interest in telecentre operation and puts an accent on training and sustainability. Download the paper by following this link: http://ip.cals.cornell.edu/commdev/documents/ictpaper-uk.doc

Being an effective Internet and ICTs trainer requires more than just being familiar with the tools. Developing a good training programme takes careful planning and an understanding of the organization's and individual learner's needs and context. The site draws on the ItrainOnline partners' experience in training and materials development and offers a collection of resources for trainers which focus on Internet and ICTs training in NGOs and community organizations. The site also lists resources more...

The Asante Akim Multipurpose Community Telecentre, AAMCT employs computer-equipped training facilities to provide education and health-related training to the people in the district. It is an exercise to empower rural communities and promote the social, cultural and economic growth of the people in the Asante Akim district in Ghana.

To learn more about this exciting initiative, visit the Patriensa website here: http://www.patriensa.com

The Denmark Telecentre is a local community centre equipped with modern computers and IT facilities. Telecentres are independent incorporated bodies owned by the communities in which they operate. Denmark Telecentre provides services which stimulate the creative use of telecommunications and computer technology for information access, education, employment, training and business enterprise. Denmark Telecentre is a premium agent for WestNet, Australia's number Internet Service Provider for custom more...

The CyberVolunteers Programme recruits, trains and coordinates volunteers with information and communication technology skills for development. Volunteers participate in local, regional and international projects for a period of several weeks or months, offering their skills in areas such as web or software development, system administration and content generation.

The Programme values in particular South-South exchanges, but also includes South-North and North-South cooperation, with Project more...

The Boyup Brook Telecentre is a community owned and managed non-profit organisation. The management committee is made up of elected Telecentre members. Their role is to represent the Telecentre in the community and also present the needs and views of the community, provide a forum for new initiatives and to act a board of review.

The mission is to provide resources and enhance motivation for the economic, social and cultural development of Boyup Brook by delivering training, education, commun more...

Here's an interesting article on the importance of ICT not only in teaching and learning, but also in management, online collaboration and communication.

To learn more, visit the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization, UNESCO website here: http://www2.unescobkk.org/education/ict/v2_2/info.asp?id=13278

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'Most of the countries inventoried indicated that they had produced modules and materials for use in training the teachers and other education p more...

Abstract: 'In support of Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation APEC Economic Leaders’ decisions, Chinese Taipei proposed the establishment of an APEC Digital Opportunity Center at the 11th APEC Economic Leaders’ meeting in Bangkok in 2003. The APEC Telecentre Development Project is one of projects to fulfill the establishment of the APEC Digital Opportunity Center. This project aims to carry on workforce training and physical establishment of telecentres in APEC in order to: Fulfill the goal of more...

ItrainOnline is a joint initiative of eight organizations with exceptional expertise in computer and Internet training in the South. It is a single source on the web containing a selection of the best and most relevant computer and Internet training resources for development and social change.

Learn more about their work and access a relevant listing of resources on ICT and Gender issues by visiting the ItrainOnline website: http://www.itrainonline.org/itrainonline/women/index.shtml