DOT-COMments Articles by Sector: Democracy and Governance
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Title: Local eGovernment Applications - An Example from Romania - dot-ORG
Issue: October 2005, Issue 13
DOT: dot-ORG
Summary: Under the RITI-Access project, dot-ORG has been implementing a number of eGovernment initiatives in local governments across Romania. This article focuses on one such initiative undertaken with the Giurgiu Local Council.
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Title: Pushing the Envelope on eGovernment - dot-GOV
Issue: October 2005, Issue 13
DOT: dot-GOV
Summary: eGovernment is changing the very nature of government interaction with citizens. Read more and learn how USAID is involved in eGovernment through the dot-GOV mechanism and where there are significant new opportunities.
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Title: Improving Public Management and the ICT Industry in Macedonia through e-Government Applications
Issue: July 2005, Issue 12
DOT: dot-GOV
Summary: Implemented by the dot-GOV/Internews, the e-Gov Impact Project has the mandate to develop and implement e-Government applications in the Republic of Macedonia for public institutions. e-gov Impact is designed to strategically solicit the Macedonian private sector in development of dynamic software applications for public institutions. This article
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Title: ICTs, Decentralization and Local Governance: Exploring the Potential (dot-ORG)
Issue: March 2005, Issue 10
DOT: dot-ORG
Summary: In a context of decentralization, local authorities face increased responsibilities, limited resources, and at times, limited human resource capacity. In such environments, strategic investments in ICTs can really pay off.
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Title: Mali: Selected Snapshots of the 12,000 CLIC Clients (dot-ORG)
Issue: March 2005, Issue 10
DOT: dot-ORG
Summary: After 10 months of operation, most of the Community Learning and Information Centers that were established under the dot-ORG pilot funded by USAID/Mali are taking off. Early challenges in building a client base and establishing reliable Internet connections have been overcome, yet other challenges remain ahead.
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Title: EVENT: Speaker Series on Cyber-Security Issues in International Development Environments
Issue: Fall 2004, Issue 8
DOT: dot-GOV
Summary: On September 16, the DOT-COM Alliance and InterAction co-hosted the fourth Speaker Series on ICTs and Development. The topic was Cyber-Security Issues in International Development Environments. A panel of four cyber-security experts provided a rich learning experience and opportunities for discussions.
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Title: Macedonia Takes Initiative With New e-Government Strategy
Issue: Fall 2004, Issue 8
DOT: dot-GOV
Summary: A workshop to refine the e-government strategy of the Government of Macedonia was convened in March 2004. The workshop, sponsored by the USAID/Macedonia in cooperation with the Macedonian Commission for Information Technology (CIT) and the Ministry of Innovation and Technology of the Government of Italy (I-MIT), took place on 15-16 March 2004 in Skopje, Macedonia.
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Title: Mali CLIC Regional Training to Build on Sustainability Efforts
Issue: Fall 2004, Issue 8
DOT: dot-ORG
Summary: In order to strengthen the network of Community Learning and Information Centers (CLICs), regional training has taken place to ensure that the CLIC managers and staff have the necessary tools to collect and analyze data that will enhance sustainability.
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Title: Reducing Cyber Crime within the APEC Region through Knowledge Exchange and Capacity Building
Issue: Fall 2004, Issue 8
DOT: dot-GOV
Summary: Since 2002, dot-GOV, with funding from USAID, has provided field support to a number of events to promote cyber security. The latest of a series of seminars and conferences on cyber security supported by dot-GOV was the Second Conference of Experts and Training Seminar, organized by the APEC e-Security Task Force and US Department of Justice.
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Title: Technology is Making Life a Little Easier for Low-Income Residents of Romania's Sibiu County
Issue: Fall 2004, Issue 8
DOT: dot-ORG
Summary: The Social Services Assistance Integrated System (SSAIS)Project, implemented within the broader context of dot-ORG's Romania Information Technology Initiative (RITI) Access project. In Sibiu County, the SSAIS project is facilitating increase efficiency and speed in the processing of financial assistance requests from citizens.
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Title: Testing Hand-held Computers for Voter Registration in Rwanda
Issue: Fall 2004, Issue 8
DOT: dot-ORG
Summary: dot-ORG has been working with the Rwandan National Electoral Commission (NEC) to strengthen the capacity of the NEC via information and communication technologies (ICTs). This support has included working with the NEC to create and maintain a national voter database, print fraud- resistant voter registration cards, network regional Commission offices, and pilot hand-held computers to collect and validate voter registration information. This article focuses on the field testing of the hand-held computers for voter registration.
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Title: Enhancing Democratization in Rwanda through New Voter Registration Cards
Issue: Spring/Summer 2004, Issue 7
DOT: dot-ORG
Summary: USAID/Rwanda has contributed significantly to the democratization process in Rwanda through a two-year dot-ORG project to strengthen the capacity of the Rwandan National Electoral Commission (NEC) via information and communications technologies (ICTs). Implemented by the Academy for Educational Development (AED), dot-ORG is working with the NEC to create and maintain a national voter database, print fraud-resistant voter registration cards, network regional Commission offices, and pilot hand-held computers to collect and validate voter registration information.
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Title: Halls of Knowledge Open to Communities in Three Malian Cities
Issue: Spring/Summer 2004, Issue 7
DOT: dot-ORG
Summary: May 5th - 7th, 2004 saw the official inaugurations of three new Community Learning and Information Centers (CLICs) in Bougouni, Kadiolo and Segou, Mali. These three centers are part of a USAID/Mali funded initiative to open 13 public access telecenters across Mali.
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Title: Harmonization of E-Commerce Legal Framework for Southern Africa
Issue: Spring/Summer 2004, Issue 7
DOT: dot-GOV
Summary: The Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the USAID-funded dot-GOV Southern African ICT and Policy Reform Support ("SIPRS") Project are collaborating to harmonize the legal framework for Electronic Commerce. Working closely with the Southern African Transport Communications Commission Technical Unit, SIPRS is helping the Southern African countries address core e-commerce issues, such as cyber crime, intellectual property rights, and privacy concerns.
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Title: Protecting the Rights of African Telecommunications Consumers
Issue: Spring/Summer 2004, Issue 7
DOT: dot-GOV
Summary: Through the support of dot-GOV, under the USAID/Regional Center for Southern Africa (RCSA) funded Southern African Development Community (SADC) ICT Policy and Regulatory Support Program (SIPRS) project, TRASA is developing an African Consumer's Bill of Rights to help protect African consumers.
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Title: RITI-Policy Helps Romania Fight Cyber Crime
Issue: Spring/Summer 2004, Issue 7
DOT: dot-GOV
Summary: To combat the pressing problem of cyber-crime, the Government of Romania passed a series of laws in April of 2003. While the enactment of these laws is essential to fighting cyber crime, their enforcement has been very challenging, in part due to the fact that these crimes are relatively new types of criminal behavior.
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Title: Semi-Literate Mekong Women Learn Using Video Compact Discs
Issue: Spring/Summer 2004, Issue 7
DOT: dot-EDU
Summary: dot-EDU is using low-cost video compact discs (VCD) to help reach at-risk youth in South East Asia in this core-funded pilot activity. The project is designed to gauge the success of applying this versatile and ubiquitous technology to meet critical learning needs of young women who cross the Mekong in search of a more exciting and financially rewarding life in Thailand.
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Title: Using Cellular Phones in Uganda for Rural Income Generation and More
Issue: Spring/Summer 2004, Issue 7
DOT: dot-ORG
Summary: Under the Village Phone Uganda (VPU) Project, Grameen Foundation USA has teamed up with MTN Uganda to extend cell phone coverage throughout rural Uganda. dot-ORG is working with Grameen on strategic planning, training and monitoring and evaluation of the program.
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Title: Building Municipal Government Capacity in Central America
Issue: Winter 2003, Issue 6
DOT: dot-ORG
Summary: The dot-ORG project of the Academy for Educational Development (AED) recently initiated the Promoting CONnEctivity among Local Governments in CenTral America (CONNECTA) program, in collaboration with Federación de Municipios del Istmo Centroamericano (FEMICA), and NetAssessment.
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Title: Supporting Regional Collaboration on Cyber-Security
Issue: Winter 2003, Issue 6
DOT: dot-GOV
Summary: The dot-GOV program helps support government efforts to encourage new telecom operators and ISPs while providing confidence-building regulation that prevents abuse of greater ICT access. Issues arise because the transborder nature of cyber crime crosses the territoriality of national law enforcement authorities.
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Title: Using GIS for Analysis and Research in Central America: dot-ORG
Issue: Winter 2003, Issue 6
DOT: dot-ORG
Summary: In July 2003, the US Geological Service (USGS) through the EROS Data Center has invited dot-ORG to participate in the new Mesoamerican and Caribbean Geospatial Alliance (MACGA). This initiative seeks to increase the use of geographic information systems (GIS) through compatible mapping standards among mapping resource organizations in Central America.
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Title: Using Telecenters to Implement Romanian Universal Service
Issue: Winter 2003, Issue 6
DOT: DOT-COM
Summary: On the 14th of October, the USAID-funded DOT-COM Romanian Information Technology Initiative (RITI) completed the "roll-out" of computer and telephony equipment in four Romanian Communes to bring universal telephony services to the citizens of Frecatei (Braila County), Balasesti (Galati County), Iana - Vaslui County) and Rebricea (Vaslui County).
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Title: ICTs Supporting Democracy in Rwanda through Capacity Building at the National Electoral Commission
Issue: Fall 2003, Issue 5
DOT: dot-ORG
Summary: The USAID-funded dot-ORG project in Rwanda is actively engaged in improving the speed, accuracy and transparency of the country's election management system. This work forms a vital part of strengthening Rwanda's electoral process and overall democratization and good governance efforts.
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Title: Information for All: The Sudan Independent Radio Service (SIRS)
Issue: Fall 2003, Issue 5
DOT: dot-EDU
Summary: With support from USAID's Office of Transition Initiatives (OTI), the Sudan Independent Radio Service (SIRS) was developed by the Education Development Center (EDC) through the dot-EDU initiative. The SIRS will provide Sudanese living in the country and in the East African region with information containing no bias toward race, nationality, religious or political affiliation, opinion or gender. Strict political neutrality and independence in program development and partner selection are its credos.
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Title: Tele-cottages to Meet Universal Service Obligations in Romania
Issue: Fall 2003, Issue 5
DOT: dot-GOV
Summary: RITI-Policy dot-GOV Project has developed a proposal for meeting Universal Service Obligations (USO), an European Union Accession (acquis) requirement. The Romanian draft legislation on USO provides a right for all end users to benefit from the provision of basic communications services at a specified quality level, regardless of their geographical location and, at affordable prices.
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Title: The Impact of ICTs on Democratization and Good Governance
Issue: Fall 2003, Issue 5
DOT: DOT-COM
Summary: On June 5th, 2003, DOT-COM and InterAction co-hosted the first session in its speaker series on ICTs and Development, on the Impact of ICTs on Democratization and Good Governance. Over 60 participants attended the session held at AED's conference center in Washington, DC.
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Title: Twelve CLICs to Economic, Social, and Political Growth in Mali
Issue: Fall 2003, Issue 5
DOT: dot-ORG
Summary: In response to the development challenges that Malians face, USAID/Mali, through the dot-ORG project and AED, is enabling local NGOs, teacher training centers, local mayoral offices, rural development parastatals, and private radio stations, to establish and operate at least 12 Community Learning and Information Centers (CLICs) across the country. These multi-purpose centers will provide reliable public access to a wide range of development-related information through computers, the Internet and other technologies.
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Title: Malian Telecommunications Officials Discuss Pivotal Issues with US Counterparts
Issue: Summer 2003, Issue 4
DOT: dot-GOV
Summary: At the request of the Leland Initiative, dot-GOV worked with the Department of State International Visitor Program to assist in the visit of key Malian telecommunications officials in Washington, DC. In January 2003, dot-GOV organized several meetings for Mr. Mobido Camara, Committee for Regulation of Telecommunications (CRT), Mr. Baly Sissoko, National Television, and Mr. Hassane Diombele, National Committee for Access to State Media. Among other venues, the three visited the Federal Communications Commission, a private mobile operator, the National Telecommunications Cooperative Association (NTCA), a local radio station, and other US telecom-related private sector and non-governmental organizations.
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Title: Using Radio and IT to Build Community in Africa
Issue: Summer 2003, Issue 4
DOT: dot-EDU
Summary: On January 17, 2003, dot-EDU hosted a group of visiting radio journalists from Africa for a day-long workshop on "Building a Sense of Community in African Countries through Radio and Information Technology (IT)."
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Title: Building Capacity in Afghanistan's Ministry of Communications
Issue: Winter 2002, Issue 2
DOT: dot-GOV
Summary: Through pilot project funds from the core dot-GOV grant, Internews is providing support to the Ministry of Communications, Afghanistan through external training of staff tasked with telecommunications (in collaboration with the USAID/State Department Telecom Leadership Program and USTTI), and advising the Minister of Communications on telecom policy.
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Title: dot-ORG & Intel Collaborate for Sustainable Computer Clubhouses
Issue: Winter 2002, Issue 2
DOT: dot-ORG
Summary: 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.
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Title: All Three "dots" Work in Rwanda
Issue: Fall 2002, Issue 1
DOT: DOT-COM
Summary: 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.
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Title: Official launch of the Romania Information Technology Initiative
Issue: Fall 2002, Issue 1
DOT: DOT-COM
Summary: 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.
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Title: Small Pilot Projects offer Governments Short-term Technical Assistance
Issue: Fall 2002, Issue 1
DOT: dot-GOV
Summary: 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.
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Title: Strengthening Moroccan Women's Participation in Politics
Issue: Fall 2002, Issue 1
DOT: dot-ORG
Summary: 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, carry out Internet research for informed decision-making, and better serve their communities.
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