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Beyond Universal Access to Elementary Education in India: Is it Achievable at Affordable Costs?

Investment in secondary schooling in India has been neglected for many years. Since the 1990s most emphasis has been on universalising access to elementary schooling, a task that remains far from complete. Under the 11th National Plan Rastriya Madhyamic Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA) has been launched to increase access to grade nine and above. This research monograph explores some of the key issues in managing the growth of secondary schooling. These include the constraints on expansion that arise more...

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Moushumi Biswas on May 16, 2012

The economic impact of broadband in the Philippines

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Describes the impact of broadband on the economy and job creation in the Philippines, with an evaluation of the development of e-applications in the areas of education, public health, media and government services. For the period 2000-2010, mobile broadband adoption was found to contribute an annual 0.32% of GDP. This represents 6.9% of all GDP growth for the economy during the past decade.

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Moushumi Biswas on May 16, 2012

International Training of Trainers Forum

emld.itcilo.org –

The ITC-ILO has delivered Training of Trainers services since its creation in 1965. Since 2000 the organization has a specialized unit dealing with learning methodology and technology (DELTA), which has developed a comprehensive set of practices, tools and learning modules related to the training of trainers. This international training of trainers forum comprises: 1) three days generic training of trainers and 2) seven days specialist training of trainers concerning five ILO training packages more...

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Paola Abbate on May 16, 2012

courses on Local Economic Development and Public Service Delivery

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This fall The Hague Academy for Local Governance organises two two-week training courses about strengthening local economic growth and local public services. They are designed for professionals working in the field of local governance, public service provision, public sector reform and economic development. The training course Local Economic Development will take place from 10 to 21 September 2012 and is about strengthening the economic capacity of a regional community in such a way that it more...

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Strategies for the promotion of broadband services and infrastructure: a case study on Romania

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Provides examples of how adopting pro-ICT policies, establishing effective regulatory frameworks and developing strategic private and public partnerships can play a key role in boosting access, affordability and demand. Romania ranks among the fastest Internet countries in the world for real broadband speeds, and services can cost as little as 5% of average monthly income with some discrepancies between urban and rural areas.

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Moushumi Biswas on May 16, 2012

Afghanistan as a Test of Canadian Politics: What Did We Learn from the Experience?

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This paper considers lessons that can be drawn from the Canadian effort in Afghanistan, especially the challenges of trying to build security, governance and development in Kandahar. First, it examines how the Canadian Forces (CF) adapted over time, both in Afghanistan and in Ottawa. Second, it looks at the challenges presented by a minority government and what can be learned from this political context.

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Moushumi Biswas on May 16, 2012

How users understand cellular infrastructure

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This study investigates how users throughout the world understand and make use of their cellular networks. The researchers conducted semi-structured interviews of 17 different people, both rural and urban, across three different countries; the United States, India, and Uganda.

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D C on May 15, 2012

2nd Annual Development & Sustainability Gurukul::iCODEVGURUKUL

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2nd Annual Development and Sustainability Gurukul, July, 2012The Development sector will be coming together on 4th, 5th and 6th July, 2012 at New Delhi for the 2nd Annual Development and Sustainability Gurukul. The Gurukul is being organized under the aegis of iCODEVGURUKUL, created by iCONGO in partnership with Skillshare International (India) Trust. Our objective is to coach aspiring leaders to develop the Power to Lead in the art of Fundraising, beyond sustainable CSR, integrated marketing more...

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Meenu Chopra on May 17, 2012

Using Credit to Grow Savings: Results from a Mobile Pilot in Kenya

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Can financial services be sold with minimum human contact? This report reviews Jipange KuSave (JKS), an innovative savings product delivered through the mobile channel in Kenya. The Consultative Group to Assist the Poor (CGAP) and the Financial Sector Deepening Trust Kenya (FSD Kenya) provided a total of USD 540,000 to Mobile Ventures Kenya Limited (MVK) in November 2009 to enable MVK to pilot JKS. The report evaluates the hypothesis that financial services could be sold with little or no human more...

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D C on May 15, 2012

Can ICT belong in Africa, or is ICT owned by the North Atlantic region?

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ICT, as a technological innovation and a major factor in globalization, poses particular problems of ownership and identity with regard to the African continent. What is the place of ICT (Information and Communication Technology) in Africa, and what is the place of Africa in a world increasingly dominated by ICT? This chapter seeks to explode the apparent contradiction between Africa and ICT. In the first part the author confronts African thinkers like Mazrui and Gyekye who have argued the more...

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Moushumi Biswas on May 16, 2012

Demographic challenges and opportunities ahead in Middle East and North Africa: “Arab Spring” or “Islamic winter”?

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Since December 2010, the speed, suddenness and scope of events in North Africa and the Middle East have taken everyone by surprise. They nevertheless had to happen. Given the universality of human nature – differences between a European and an Arab are ultimately of minor importance – the processes that began in Europe in the seventeenth century and spread throughout the world would have inevitably reached the Arab countries.For the past four decades, depending on their level of advancement, more...

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Moushumi Biswas on May 17, 2012

Photo Contest: Lending Spotlight, Poverty Relief Through a Lens

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Lending Spotlight – Poverty Relief Through a Lens is an international photo exhibition created and organized by China Internet Information Center (www.china.com.cn) and China Development Gateway (www.chinagate.cn). As one of a series of activities themed "Joining Hands Against Poverty", the exhibition focuses on international poverty relief and global development.

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Emily Kallaur on May 15, 2012

Fostering Innovative Entrepreneurship: Challenges and Policy Options

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Emerging market economies of the region often lag behind their more developed counterparts in terms of the efficiency of commercialization of R&D outputs and the scope of innovation-based enterprises' activities. It is noted in the literature that the lack of private investment in research as well as insufficient industry-science links are the major obstacles to this type of entrepreneurship. At the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE), we identify and examine good more...

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D C on May 14, 2012

Working for Women and Girls in India

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India has reinforced its commitment to improve the lives of women and girls by initiating large, innovative programmes and new funding since 2005. Cash payments to new mothers who give birth in health facilities and bicycles for girls who stay in school have been introduced on a wide scale. However, inequality and discrimination are still pervasive particularly in India’s poorest states. The World Economic Forum’s 2011 Global Gender Gap Report ranks India 113th out of 135 countries.Over time, more...

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D C on May 15, 2012

How teens use online video: Shooting, sharing, streaming, chatting

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In a survey of 799 teens conducted by the Pew Research Center’s Internet & American Life Project between April 19 and July 14, 2011, the teens were asked about a number of online behaviors. The results for video-oriented activities are reported here. Among the findings:• 37% of internet users ages 12-17 participate in video chats with others using applications such as Skype, Googletalk or iChat. Girls are more likely than boys to have such chats.• 27% of internet-using teens 12-17 record more...

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D C on May 14, 2012

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