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DOT-COMments Archive
Global
USAID Welcome
USAID Welcomes You to DOT-COMments!
[from Issue I: Fall 2002]
Welcome to the first issue of our e-newsletter, DOT-COMments, a quarterly review of the recent accomplishments and activities of the DOT-COM Alliance.
- Full Story at dot-com-alliance.org/welcome.htm [read full article]
Technical Advisory Group
DOT-COM Holds First Annual TAG meeting, October 22, 2002
[from Issue II: Fall 2002]
The DOT-COM Alliance held its first annual Technical Advisory Group (TAG) meeting on October 22nd, 2002, at the Academy for Educational Development's (AED) conference center. The purpose of the meeting was for the DOT-COM Alliance to receive programmatic and technical guidance from industry and field experts.
- Full Story at dot-com-alliance.org/tag.htm [read full article]
Pilots and Innovations
Promoting Innovation at Community Internet Centers: dot-ORG
[from Issue II: Fall 2002]
The Community Internet Centers Project, known as CIC, will pilot new and innovative uses of ICTs via community Internet centers and other public Internet access points worldwide. CIC will also provide rapid technical assistance to USAID Missions by project and resource partner staff. - Full Story at dot-com-alliance.org/cic.htm [read full article]
dot-ORG & Intel Collaborate for Sustainable Computer Clubhouses: dot-ORG
[from Issue II: Fall 2002]
The dot-ORG project is investing some of its pilot project funds to collaborate with Intel Computer Clubhouses in Brazil and South Africa to design and test strategies and business plans that may enable these Clubhouse and other types of public access centers become sustainable enterprises. To facilitate this collaborative pilot project, Intel and the Academy for Educational Development (AED) signed a memorandum of understanding in October 2002. - Full Story at dot-com-alliance.org/intel.htm [read full article]
Pilot Projects Offer Specialized Technical Assistance: dot-GOV
[from Issue I: Fall 2002]
Since October 2001, Internews Network, through dot-GOV, has responded to five requests for pilot technical assistance activities funded by the core dot-GOV cooperative agreement. These pilot projects have been short in duration but provide the host government with key information that helps move telecommunications restructuring forward, with the ultimate goal of providing universal access and service.
- Full Story at dot-com-alliance.org/pilot.htm [read full article]
Africa
NetTel@Africa - Network for Capacity Building and Knowledge Exchange in the Telecommunications Sector: dot-GOV
[from Issue II: Fall 2002]
The goal of NetTel@frica is to improve provision of ICTs and services by establishing an African-led network for capacity building and knowledge exchange in the African telecommunications sector. The project has four primary activities: training, a knowledge exchange network, research, and a community to community component. NetTel@frica is funded by the Leland Initiative and USAID/RCSA, and implemented by the Center to Bridge the Digital Divide, Washington State University.
- Full Story at dot-com-alliance.org/nettel2.htm [read full article]
NetTel@Africa: An African-led Telecommunication Regulator Associations Network: dot-GOV
[from Issue I: Fall 2002]
NetTel@Africa, a five year program funded through the USAID dot-GOV project, led by Internews Network, and managed by Washington State University's Center to Bridge the Digital Divide (CBDD), is establishing an African-led network for capacity building and knowledge exchange among telecommunication regulator associations. This network will improve sector policy formulation, harmonization, implementation, and help develop regulator training programs within African universities.
- Full Story at dot-com-alliance.org/nettel.htm [read full article]
Mali
Academic Computing at the University of Bamako, Mali: dot-EDU
[from Issue II: Fall 2002]
The Educational Exchange with the University of Bamako Project will enhance the university's capacity to administer its IT network, and to help faculty and students use this network for academic purposes. Nineteen Internet-connected computer labs for teachers and students will open in November at the University of Bamako. - Full Story at dot-com-alliance.org/mali.htm [read full article]
Rwanda
Legal and Regulatory Reform in Rwanda's Telecommunications and Information Technology Sector: dot-GOV
[from Issue II: Fall 2002]
Rwandan Telecommunications and Information Technology Sector Project has made great progress since the last consultancy ended in July 2002, which outlined the organization and job descriptions of the new regulatory agency. The Rwandan Government (GOR) has named a Managing Director, Mr. François Mutembere, formerly the Governor of the National Bank. - Full Story at dot-com-alliance.org/rwanda3.htm [read full article]
All Three dots in Rwanda
[from Issue I: Fall 2002]
All three DOT-COM Alliance members are working in Rwanda to help strengthen the use of information and communication technology (ICT) in government, education, and broad development through three different projects. Each project draws on the expertise areas of each Alliance member:
- Full Story at dot-com-alliance.org/ rwanda.htm [read full article]
Asia and Near East
Afghanistan
Building Capacity in Afghanistan's Ministry of Communications: dot-GOV
[from Issue II: Fall 2002]
Through pilot project funds from the core dot-GOV grant, Internews is providing support to the Ministry of Communications, Afghanistan, by supporting external training of telecommunications staff and by advising the Minister of Communications on telecom policy.
- Full Story at dot-com-alliance.org/afghanistan.htm [read full article]
Morocco
Strengthening Moroccan Women's Political Participation: dot-ORG
[from Issue I: Fall 2002]
In July 2002, USAID/Morocco and dot-ORG began a three-month information and communications technology (ICT) training project, aimed at enhancing the political participation of Moroccan women. Forty six women political candidates and NGO representatives participated in two three-day training events where they learned how to use ICTs to enhance political campaigns, strengthen advocacy skills, carryout Internet research for informed decision-making, and better serve their communities.
- Full Story at dot-com-alliance.org/morocco.htm [read full article]
Europe and Eurasia
Romania
Building Romanian Regulatory Capacity: dot-GOV
[from Issue II: Fall 2002]
Internews' Romania Information Technology Initiative - Policy project has completed two initial capacity-building workshops and one US study tour for Romania's newly created National Regulatory Authority for Communications (ANRC).
- Full Story at dot-com-alliance.org/romania2.htm [read full article]
Romania Information Technology Initiative Launches
[from Issue I: Fall 2002]
On July 29, 2002 in Bucharest, the Romanian Information Technology Initiative (RITI) was launched by representatives of the Romanian Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), USAID, and the DOT-COM Alliance. MCIT Minister Dan Nica and Dr. Kent Hill, USAID Europe and Eurasia Bureau's Assistant Administrator, officiated at the ceremony.
- Full Story at dot-com-alliance.org/romania.htm [read full article]
Latin America and Caribbean
Brazil
IT Training for Disadvantaged Brazilian Youth
[from Issue II: Fall 2002]
In partnership with USAID/Brazil, dot-ORG has stated a new 18-month project to develop and carryout an innovative IT training and employability program for disadvantaged Brazilian youth in Recife, Brazil. To implement this challenging project, dot-ORG is partnering with four Brazilian NGOs via sub-agreements. Also, with help from USAID/Brazil and EGAT/EIT/IT, the project team, comprised of staff from dot-ORG and the four collaborating NGOs, is establishing public-private partnerships with local, national and multinational companies to help with this initiative. - Full Story at dot-com-alliance.org/brazil.htm [read full article]
Guatemala
Building of Bilingual Virtual Learning Community Underway in Quiché Region, Guatemala: dot-EDU
[from Issue II: Fall 2002]
Proyecto Enlace Quiché uses ICTs to strengthen the training of intercultural, bilingual educators. New plans include the opening of seven additional technology centers, training of new technology center staff, and the creation of a web portal which will serve as a virtual bilingual learning community for Mayan language teachers, community members, and partners affiliated with the project. - Full Story at dot-com-alliance.org/guatemala2.htm [read full article]
Supporting Multilingual Education in Guatemala: dot-EDU
[from Issue I: Fall 2002]
USAID/Guatemala-Central American Programs (G-CAP) has signed an Associate Award with dot-EDU to expand the success of an existing activity in the Quiché region that is using ICTs to strengthen the training of intercultural, bilingual educators.
This existing activity, Proyecto Enlace Quiché, was conducted under the LearnLink contract and established computer-assisted teacher training centers in five of the region's teacher training schools (escuelas normales).
- Full Story at dot-com-alliance.org/guatemala.htm [read full article]
Haiti
Haiti Distance Education Inside and Beyond the Classroom: dot-EDU
[from Issue II: Fall 2002]
Continuing the progress of previous USAID programs, dot-EDU is working closely with the Haitian Foundation for Private Education (FONHEP) to strengthening and expanding Interactive Radio Instruction (IRI) in Haiti. The intervention, which has proven successful in basic primary education, will be examined to see how it can be used to address other audiences and subject matters fit for radio.
- Full Story at dot-com-alliance.org/haiti.htm [read full article]
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