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A Citizen-Editors Model of News Media

A Citizen-Editors Model of News Media

cadmus.eui.eu –

This paper provides a model of the market for news where profit-maximizing media outlets choose their editors from a population of rational citizens. The analysis identifies a novel mechanism of media bias: the bias in a media outlet's news reports is the result of the slanted endogenous information acquisition strategy of its editor. Accordingly, the results show that citizens find it optimal to acquire information from a media outlet whose editor has similar ideological preferences. At the more...

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D C to Open Development Technology Alliance on June 20, 2013

The Role of Network Governance Models in the Design of Local eHealth Policies

The Role of Network Governance Models in the Design of Local eHealth Policies

econ.uniurb.it –

This paper aims at contributing to the rich debate over the obstacles to the diffusion of eHealth technologies by investigating the role of the institutional setting on the success or failure of an IT diffusion policy. This work focuses on the policy network perspective and it is based on the expectation that the internal characteristics of the policy network influence the policy design. The main goal of this paper is to investigate how eHealth policy networks operate and to determine whether a more...

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D C to Open Development Technology Alliance on June 20, 2013

GSDRC Helpdesk Research Report: Civic education: approaches and efficacy

This report first presents findings on efficacy of Civic Education (CE), drawing on the work of Steven E. Finkel, who posits that CE must be repeated often; interactive; and given by a respected teacher. It then presents overviews of the approaches and efficacy of several programmes. A key finding is that the method used to deliver CE is important to its effectiveness; participatory, interactive methods are best-received and appear to deliver better, longer-term results. The process of more...

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GSDRC Applied K... on June 20, 2013

Les formations au Web 2.0 à Madagascar pour découvrir et faire découvrir les résultats de la recherche

Les formations au Web 2.0 à Madagascar pour découvrir et faire découvrir les résultats de la recherche

web2fordev.net –

Du 18 au 22 mars 2013, le Fiompiana Fambolena Malagasy Norvéziana (FIFAMANOR) et l'organisation Formation aux Technologies et à l'Agriculture (FTA) ont organisé une formation au Web 2.0 à Madagascar, avec le financement du CTA. Deux formations précédentes, tenues en septembre et décembre 2012, ont permis de tirer des leçons et d’améliorer les processus. Ainsi, en raison d’une augmentation de la demande dans l’axe sud de Madagascar, la troisième formation a été organisée avec le Centre de more...

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Maureen Agena on June 20, 2013

New open online discussion on Resilience Building

New open online discussion on Resilience Building

The aim of this open online discussion is to better understand what has worked , and how strategies and actions can be made to predictably add up to greater resilience and to improve food security in protracted crises. This discussion is the second of a series of four, which form part of the process to elaborate an Agenda for Action to address food insecurity in protracted crises. To take part follow the link below or write directly to fsn-moderator@fao.org

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Max F. Blanck on June 20, 2013

Web 2.0 Training in Madagascar to discover and to show the results of the research

Web 2.0 Training in Madagascar to discover and to show the results of the research

web2fordev.net –

From 18th to 22nd March 2013, the Fiompiana Fambolena Malagasy Norvéziana (FIFAMANOR) and the organisation Formation aux Technologies et à l'Agriculture (Training for Agriculture and Technologies) have organized a Web 2.0 training in Madagascar, financed by the CTA. Two previous training sessions, held in September and December 2012 respectively, have allowed for improvement in this process. Therefore, as a result of an increasing demand in the south axis of Madagascar, the third training more...

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Maureen Agena on June 20, 2013

Opportunité d'apprentissage du web2.0, Yam Pukri, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, 26-30 août 2013

Opportunité d'apprentissage du web2.0, Yam Pukri, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, 26-30 août 2013

web2fordev.net –

Le CTA, en collaboration avec le Yam Pukri (YP), organise du 26 au 30 août 2013, une formation baptisée « Opportunité d’apprentissage du Web 2.0 et aux Médias Sociaux ». Les participants seront initiés à une sélection d’applications du Web 2.0 et apprendront à les utiliser de manière pratique. Ils auront l’opportunité de suivre et de prendre part à la pratique de ces applications innovantes et pourront expérimenter les possibilités de leur utilisation dans un more...

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Maureen Agena on June 20, 2013

Brazil: The People Vs. the Politicians

Brazil: The People Vs. the Politicians

theglobalist.com –

"This week, Brazil has seen the largest mass demonstrations across its major cities since the return of democracy in 1985. Citizens are angry over heavy-handed police tactics, ineffective public programs, corruption and costly renovations ahead of the 2014 World Cup and 2016 Olympics. Guy Pfeffermann analyzes what has improved and where Brazil still needs work." The Globalist, June 19, 2007

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John Daly on June 19, 2013

SEA Change bi-weekly update - 2013 06 20.

SEA Change bi-weekly update - 2013 06 20.

seachangecop.org –

To make sure you are not missing out on any events, news items, resources and/or vacancies posted or taking place in the two weeks in between newsletters, a short 2-page update will be sent and posted online on alternate dates. This week’s topics are as follows: [In the news] Summary/Analysis of Bonn Climate Conference[In the news] The 2012 ICCG Climate Think Tank Ranking[Resource] World Bank DataFinder Mobile App and other climate change apps[Event] APEC Climate Symposium more...

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Dennis Bours on June 19, 2013

SEA Change bi-weekly update - 2013 06 20

SEA Change bi-weekly update - 2013 06 20

seachangecop.org –

To make sure you are not missing out on any events, news items, resources and/or vacancies posted or taking place in the two weeks in between newsletters, a short 2-page update will be sent and posted online on alternate dates. This week’s topics are as follows: [In the news] Summary/Analysis of Bonn Climate Conference[In the news] The 2012 ICCG Climate Think Tank Ranking[Resource] World Bank DataFinder Mobile App and other climate change apps[Event] APEC Climate Symposium more...

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Dennis Bours to Monitoring and Evaluation on June 19, 2013

Outdoor Wi-Fi Market 2013 Analysis and 2018 Forecasts Report at RnRMarketResearch.com

rnrmarketresearch.com –

The need for Wi-Fi networks and services has grown into significance. At the same time, Wi-Fi is built into a variety of end-user equipment such as smartphone, notebook computers, handhelds and portable gaming console at almost little to no incremental cost. With a majority of businesses being dependent on internet at any given instance for success, deploying Wi-Fi networks for outdoor environment has become a necessity. Deploying Wi-Fi outdoors and covering entire cities has also been more...

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Paul Thomen on June 19, 2013

Indonesia to use rain-making technology to stop fires

Indonesia to use rain-making technology to stop fires

france24.com –

"Indonesia plans to use weather changing technology to try to unleash torrents of rain and extinguish raging fires on Sumatra island that have cloaked neighbouring Singapore in thick haze, an official said Wednesday. "The city-state, which is home to 5.3 million inhabitants, has been pressing Jakarta to take action to put out the blazes, which have pushed air pollutant levels on the island to a 16-year high. "Indonesian forestry ministry official Raffles Panjaitan said the government planned more...

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John Daly on June 19, 2013

What Climate Change Means for Africa, Asia and the Coastal Poor

worldbank.org –

STORY HIGHLIGHTSA new climate report looks at likely impacts of present day, 2°C, and 4°C warming across Sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia and South East Asia.It describes the risks to agriculture and livelihood security in Sub-Saharan Africa; the rise in sea-level, loss of coral reefs and devastation to coastal areas likely in South East Asia; and the fluctuating water resources in South Asia.Turn Down the Heat warns that poor communities will be the most vulnerable to climate change.

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John Daly on June 19, 2013

Light Up the West Bank

Light Up the West Bank

foreignpolicy.com –

Want to reinvigorate the Middle East peace process? Start with 3G. "Third-generation (3G) mobile communications technology might seem like a frivolous luxury to some, but it is foundational for economic development. The Palestinian territories will not be able to compete and succeed in today's technology-rich, knowledge-based economy without the basic infrastructure for participation -- and that means access to mobile broadband. In low- and middle-income countries like the Palestinian more...

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John Daly on June 19, 2013

A Thought About The Principle of the Hiding Hand

stconsultant.blogspot.com –

Economist Albert Hirschman wrote of "the hiding hand" -- noting that sometimes foolish optimism leads to investments that prove more valuable than their proponents could have imagined, but also require creativity to overcome obstacles that had never been envisioned. Indeed, it is suggested that bringing forth creativity to overcome barriers to project completion helps institutionalize important capacities. This blog posts asks whether we should depend on creativity.

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John Daly on June 19, 2013

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