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Fwd: FW: PICTA Bulletin Number 48, January 2006
by Florence Etta 03 Feb '06

03 Feb '06

FYI sorry for cross posting. Cheers, FE PICTA Bulletin, January 2006 Number 48 PICTA Bulletin is a monthly publication that provides information on activities of members in the partnership, as well as offers news on ICT-related activities in Africa. This bulletin is also available at: http://www.uneca.org/aisi/picta/PICTAbulletin NEWS: PICTA Members NEWS: PICTA Members =========================================== Scan-ICT launched in The Gambia, Cameroon and Mauritius The Scan-ICT project was launched in The Gambia, Cameroon and Mauritius during national consultative workshops held from 29 to 30 November 2005 (The Gambia), from 5 6 January 2006 (Cameroon) and 23 January 2006 (Mauritius). These events identified core ICT indicators, reviewed ...... http://www.uneca.org/aisi/picta/pictabulletin/pb48.htm#1 Achieving affordable bandwidth in West and Central Africa The workshop was organized by the Open Society Initiative for West Africa (OSIWA), held from 30 November to 2 December 2005 ....... http://www.uneca.org/aisi/picta/pictabulletin/pb48.htm#2 IICD receives renewed support from the Dutch government The International Institute for Communication and Development (IICD) successfully gained support for its work from The Netherlands' Minister of Development Cooperation, Agnes van Ardenne.. ... http://www.uneca.org/aisi/picta/pictabulletin/pb48.htm#3 Swaziland validates its ICT Policy About 50 participants drawn from government, private sector, civil society, international and regional organizations (SADC) attended the NICI Policy validation workshop organized by the ECA on the 26th of January 2006 in Mbabane, Swaziland. ...... http://www.uneca.org/aisi/picta/pictabulletin/pb48.htm#4 ECA and IDEP go virtual to address African training needs The UN Institute for Development and Economic Planning (IDEP) and ECAs Development Information Services Division have joined forces to ..... http://www.uneca.org/aisi/picta/pictabulletin/pb48.htm#5 CODESRIA to become an AVLIN node With possibly the largest collections of African social science research findings on the continent, CODESRIA, the Council for the Development of Social Science Research in Africa has.......... http://www.uneca.org/aisi/picta/pictabulletin/pb48.htm#6 OTHER NEWS ........OTHER NEWS ........ ================================== Ethiopia: National consultation on ICT education The workshop was organized by the College of Telecommunication and Information Technology (CTIT) took place from 26 to 27 January 2006 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia........ http://www.uneca.org/aisi/picta/pictabulletin/pb48.htm#7 Uganda: Government to set up full ICT ministry The Government will create a separate ministry to manage and coordinate the ICT sector. This follows a recommendation by the ICT working group ofhttp://www.uneca.org/aisi/picta/pictabulletin/pb48.htm#8 Ghana: Telecommunications bill meets stiff opposition from stakeholders Stakeholders in the ICT industry in Ghana have requested that the proposed Telecommunications Bill 2006 and the National Communications Authority ACT 2005 be redrafted ....... http://www.uneca.org/aisi/picta/pictabulletin/pb48.htm#9 Tanzania: Regulator now allow multiple services over single network The new licensing regime, introduced by the Tanzania Communication Regulatory Authority, now permits multiple services over a single network. ....... http://www.uneca.org/aisi/picta/pictabulletin/pb48.htm#10 Meeting on India/AU Pan-African Network Project (PANP) The PANP Steering Committee meeting took place from 30 31 January 2006 at the Africa Union HQ in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The meeting reviewed technical modalities and operational arrangements made for launching the network .... http://www.uneca.org/aisi/picta/pictabulletin/pb48.htm#11 FORTHCOMING EVENTS ........FORTHCOMING EVENTS ........ ================================================= 10 12 February 2006, Internet Governance - The Way Forward: From Tunis via Malta to Athens, Radisson SAS Bay Point Resort, Malta. ...... http://www.uneca.org/aisi/picta/pictabulletin/pb48.htm#12 14 17 February 2006, Applying Geographic Information Systems to SADC Development, Cape Town, South Africa...... http://www.uneca.org/aisi/picta/pictabulletin/pb48.htm#13 23 25 February 2006, IDLELO2: Achieving millennium development goals through community software?, Nairobi, Kenya. ..... http://www.uneca.org/aisi/picta/pictabulletin/pb48.htm#14 01 03 March 2006, IFISI World Forum, Marrakech, Morocco...... http://www.uneca.org/aisi/picta/pictabulletin/pb48.htm#15 7 15 March 2006, World Telecommunications Development Conference, Doha, Qatar http://www.uneca.org/aisi/picta/pictabulletin/pb48.htm#16 7 9 March 2006, ICTs for Civil Society, Indaba Hotel, Fourways, Johannesburg, South Africa http://www.uneca.org/aisi/picta/pictabulletin/pb48.htm#17 8 11 March 2006, 5th FIG Regional Conference in Accra, Ghana http://www.uneca.org/aisi/picta/pictabulletin/pb48.htm#18 14 16 March 2006, e-Trade in Africa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia http://www.uneca.org/aisi/picta/pictabulletin/pb48.htm#19 ANNOUNCEMENTS / RESOURCES ...... ================================== AFRICA: NEW PUBLICATION ON ICTS. http://www.uneca.org/aisi/picta/pictabulletin/pb48.htm#20 SOUTHERN AFRICA: NEW TRENDS LED BY SOUTHERN AFRICA http://www.uneca.org/aisi/picta/pictabulletin/pb48.htm#21 ====================================== PICTA Bulletin is a monthly information sharing service designed to keep members informed of each others activities in the area of ICTs in Africa. Please send relevant information, stories or exchanges you may want to share with other members to atemtime(a)uneca.org for inclusion in subsequent issues of the PICTA Bulletin. If you have any comments and/or suggestions, please contact: Aida Opoku-Mensah Officer-in-Charge Development Information Services Division Economic Commission for Africa P. O. Box 3001, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Phone: 251-11-54433562 Fax: 251-11-5510512 E-mail: aopoku-mensah(a)uneca.org Florence Etta Programme Co-ordinator Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) Nairo, Kenya Tel: + 254-733-621851 (Mobile)/254-20-7121506 (Res) Fax: + 254-20-7121506 Email: feanywhere@yahoo.co.uk/florence.etta@gmail.com --------------------------------- To help you stay safe and secure online, we've developed the all new Yahoo! Security Centre.

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KICTANet Logo competition
by Florence Etta 03 Feb '06

03 Feb '06

Announcement of Competition KICTANet is in search of a LOGO. The Kenya ICT Action Network is looking for an appropriate logo which captures the essence of this multi-stakeholder network committed to the development ICTs in Kenya. This competition is open to all subscribers to the both KIP and KICTNet discussion lists. Rules of Participation This competition will last until Monday 13th February. Send as many logo designs by email as you wish to reach us; Alice, alice(a)apc.org or Florence.etta(a)gmail.com no later then 13th February. A jury composed of IT, communication and other experts will evaluate the submissions and three winners will be selected. Logo designs will be handed over to the jury without the designers' personal details so as to guarantee impartiality. Prizes will be; first- 10,000.00 plus a book on ICT Policy making in East Africa, second-7,000.00 plus a book on ICT Policy making in East Africa and third- 3,500.00 plus a book on ICT Policy making in East Africa for the best three winning Logos. Participation Form Name Surname Postal Address Telephone E-mail Address Nationality Logo running Title Declarations: I confirm that this is my true work. Florence Etta Programme Co-ordinator Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) Nairo, Kenya Tel: + 254-733-621851 (Mobile)/254-20-7121506 (Res) Fax: + 254-20-7121506 Email: feanywhere@yahoo.co.uk/florence.etta@gmail.com ___________________________________________________________ Yahoo! Messenger - NEW crystal clear PC to PC calling worldwide with voicemail http://uk.messenger.yahoo.com

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1st African Internet Exchange Research Workshop
by Brian Longwe 01 Feb '06

01 Feb '06

Dear all, Please review the attached invitation. We welcome you to the opening ceremony at 8:30am at the Kenya School of Monetary Studies. Regards, Brian -- Brian Longwe Tel: +254203747142 Chief Executive Officer Cell: +254 722/733 518744 InHand Limited Fax: +254 20 350157 Sharp Centre, Wambui Rd PO Box 30054-00100 Muthaiga, Nairobi http://www.inhand.co.ke KENYA Putting the world in your hand

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Fw: [Aaw-network] World YWCA job vacancy
by alice＠apc.org 01 Feb '06

01 Feb '06

> Hi All, > > Perhaps you know of a young woman with the required skills? > Please circulate via your networks. > > Jenny > ------- Forwarded message follows ------- > From: "Anne S. Walker" <annewalker(a)iwtc.org> > > Does anyone have any suggestions of young women (under 30 > years of age...) from the Global South "with excellent writing and > web skills" who would like to work for the World YWCA in Geneva? > > See below for more details. > > Anne > > > From: michelle beg <Michelle.beg(a)worldywca.org> > Organization: World YWCA > Reply-To: michelle beg <Michelle.beg(a)worldywca.org> > Date: Wed, 1 Feb 2006 12:12:31 +0100 > To: <annewalker(a)iwtc.org> > Subject: Vacancy Notice > > > Dear Anne > > I am wondering if through your extensive networks you happen to > know of any young women from the South with excellent writing and > web skills. We are currently recruiting a communications co- > ordinator to the World YWCA and have earmarked the post for a > young woman 30 or under from the South. It would be great if you > could share this with anyone you know who might fit the bill or have > them contact me directly at michelle.beg(a)worldywca.org > > Best wishes > Michelle > > > > VACANCY NOTICE > > POSITION: Communications Coordinator > ORGANISATION: World YWCA > LOCATION: Geneva, Switzerland > CLOSING DATE: February 10th 2006 > > DESCRIPTION: > > The World YWCA is looking for a suitably qualified person to > coordinate print and electronic communications for its global > headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. The ideal candidate should > be a strong writer and editor in english, with education, training > and/or experience in communications. Experience in developing > and maintaining websites is highly desirable, and all applicants > should have a commitment to gender equality and the ability to work > with an international staff and volunteer team. Applications are > particularly encouraged from young women 30 years or under from > the Global South. > > POSITION OBJECTIVES: > > 1. To deliver high quality print and electronic communications for the > World YWCA of relevance to target audiences, including member > associations, donors and partner organisations > 2. To ensure a timely, informative and interactive website presence > for the World YWCA > 3. To build a web-based Women's News Network which shares > news and perspectives on issues affecting women around the world > 4. To develop the content and methodology for effectively using > electronic communications and collaboration tools to further the > implementation of the World YWCA strategic plan > > The full job description is available at > http://worldywca1.org/vacancy/index.html > > APPLICATION PROCESS: > > Please forward your curriculum vitae no later than February 10 2006 > by email or fax marked to the attention of the personnel department: > E: hresources(a)worldywca.org > <mailto:antoinette.santschi@worldywca.org> F: +41-22 929 6044 > > > _______________________________________________ > AAW-Network mailing list > AAW-Network(a)apcafricawomen.org > http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/aaw-network

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Autoreply: [Kictanet] 1st African Internet Exchange Research Workshop
by fetta＠idrc.or.ke 01 Feb '06

01 Feb '06

The Mailbox has been disabled. Apologies for the inconviniences

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Autoreply: [Kictanet] Fw: Graduate study opportunity for women
by fetta＠idrc.or.ke 31 Jan '06

31 Jan '06

The Mailbox has been disabled. Apologies for the inconviniences

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Fw: Graduate study opportunity for women
by alice＠apc.org 31 Jan '06

31 Jan '06

----- Original Message ----- From: <alice(a)apc.org> To: "KIPlist" <kiplist-cl(a)lyris.idrc.ca> Sent: Tuesday, January 31, 2006 6:12 PM Subject: Graduate study opportunity for women > > Graduate study opportunity for women > > *in Human Rights for Women* > > > The Native Leadership Scholarship (NLS) program creates >> educational opportunities for women around the world who are grassroots >> leaders, organizers and activists demonstrating financial need. NLS >> invests in women's leadership and leadership development by supporting >> non- doctoral graduate education in human rights, sustainable >> development, and public health. GOALS: NLS supports study, research, and >> leadership training, to assist women in their pursuit of solutions to the >> critical social, environmental, health and economic problems facing their >> countries and communities. By granting scholarships to remarkable women >> who demonstrate effective leadership, innovative solutions, and >> commitment to their communities, NLS helps develop and advance local >> expertise and community-based, culturally appropriate solutions. NLS >> endorses non-traditional leaders who are modeling change and using >> imaginative methodologies. Academic study, research and leadership >> training should be based on the scholarship recipient's present or prior >> experience working with her community. COURSE OF STUDY: Scholarship >> recipients enroll in programs of study that cover a range of human rights >> and development issues at the non- doctoral graduate level including >> gender, reproductive health, HIV/AIDS, child exploitation, human and drug >> trafficking, infant and maternal mortality, microbial diseases, conflict >> resolution, environmental justice, global fair trade, agroecology, and >> sustainable development. NLS is a secular program and does not support >> programs of study that promote specific religious beliefs. SCHOLARSHIPS: >> The NLS awards four to six scholarships per year, up to US$25,000 per >> academic year for a maximum of two years. The awards help the recipients >> meet the costs of tuition, fees, books, educational supplies, housing, >> maintenance, and travel to and from the home country and the educational >> institution. NLS awards are paid directly to the institution in a >> student's account. For women intending to study at U.S. universities, NLS >> funding for expenses other than tuition and books is subject to a 14% >> U.S. tax. LOCATION OF STUDY: Candidates may use NLS funding for non- >> doctoral graduate study at accredited institutions worldwide. The NLS is >> committed to promoting the strengthening of research and of institutions >> of higher learning in the Global South. The NLS encourages students to >> study in their home country or region provided that the educational >> institution is accredited for higher education. ELIGIBILITY >> REQUIREMENTS: An eligible candidate is a woman leader who: >> >> * is committed to grassroots organizing and the needs of her >> community or indigenous group; >> * has proof of a bachelor's or a higher degree; >> * has at least three years of work experience dealing with >> critical >> human rights concerns, and other social, educational, >> environmental, health or economic conditions that threaten life >> or social stability, that discriminate, or that destroy or >> deplete her country's or community's resources; >> * is accepted into a non-doctoral graduate program at an >> accredited >> university for full-time study/research related to her work >> experience; >> * can show evidence of financial need for educational support; * >> intends to return to her home country to work, utilizing training >> and research acquired in the study program. >> >> PRE-APPLICATIONS: All applicants are invited to fill out pre- >> applications (which will be available January 1 through March 25, 2006) >> on our website or by request from: info(a)nativeleaders.org >> <mailto:info@nativeleaders.org> >> >> DEADLINES: NLS pre-applications for the 2006-2007 academic year will be >> available January 1 through *March 25, 2006* on the website or by >> request. After the pre-application period ends, all candidates will be >> notified about their application status. Incomplete pre-applications will >> not be considered for review. Unsolicited additional documents provided >> by the pre-applicant will not be reviewed. Only a small group of >> candidates will be invited to complete a full application. For more >> information please visit: www.nativeleaders.org >> <http://www.nativeleaders.org/> >> >> >> >> CONTACT: >> >> Aline Carton, Program Manager >> >> Native Leadership Scholarship >> >> Channel Foundation >> >> 603 Stewart St., Suite 415 >> >> Seattle, WA 98101, USA >> >> Tel: (00)1-206-621-5447 >> >> Fax: (00)1-206-621-2664 >> >> Email: info(a)nativeleaders.org <mailto:info@nativeleaders.org> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Grace mailing list >> Grace(a)apcafricawomen.org >> http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/grace > > --- > Submitted by: alice(a)apc.org 2006-01-31 10:20:26 EST5 > (Please reply to original submitter for private communication) > --- > You are currently subscribed to kiplist-cl as: [alice(a)apc.org] > To unsubscribe, forward this message to > leave-kiplist-cl-100946B(a)lyris.idrc.ca

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RE: [Kictanet] Edits to gov. strategy paper.
by warigia bowman 30 Jan '06

30 Jan '06

Dear all, here is my proposed insert to the gov. strategy paper. It fits in on page 10 Warigia

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Fw: [Idlelo2] Extension of IDLELO2 Registration
by Wainaina Mungai 30 Jan '06

30 Jan '06

FYI > -------Original Message------- > From: Nicholas Kimolo <nicholaskimolo(a)gmail.com> > Subject: [Idlelo2] Extension of IDLELO2 Registration > Sent: 30 Jan '06 12:43 > > Dear all, > > > The FOSSFA Secretariat is extending the registraton and the submission of > IDLELO2 abstracts to the 31st of Jan 2006. > > For those who have not managed to submit their abstracts, kindly do so > ASAP (before the deadline) on [LINK: http://www.fossfa.net/idlelo2] > www.fossfa.net/idlelo2 . > > > Also keep in mind that the IDLELO2 website requires you to enable your > browser cookies inorder to register successfully. > > For those who have been having problems with registration, ensure that you > have your cookies enabled. If the problem persist, do not hesitate to get > intouch. > > > -- > With Kind Regards, > Nicholas Kimolo > Technical Director - Circuits & Packets Communications Ltd > Suite B2, Tetu Apartments, State House Avenue > P. O. Box 20311 - 00200 > Nairobi, Kenya > Tel. 254 20 2728332 > Fax. 254 20 2726965 > Cell. 254 720 349420 > E. [LINK: mailto:nicholaskimolo@fossfa.net] nicholaskimolo(a)fossfa.net > URL. [LINK: http://www.fossfa.net] www.fossfa.net > -------------------- > _______________________________________________ > Idlelo2 mailing list > [LINK: compose.php?to=Idlelo2(a)fossfa.net] Idlelo2(a)fossfa.net > [LINK: http://www.fossfa.net/mailman/listinfo/idlelo2] > http://www.fossfa.net/mailman/listinfo/idlelo2

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ANNOUNCEMENT OF FIFTH ROUND OF INTERNATIONAL FELLOWSHIPS PROGRAM (IFP)
by alice＠apc.org 29 Jan '06

29 Jan '06

ANNOUNCEMENT OF FIFTH ROUND OF INTERNATIONAL FELLOWSHIPS PROGRAM (IFP) The Ford Foundation International Fellowships Program (IFP) is pleased to announce the Fifth round of fellowships in Kenya for the Academic Year 2007/2008. During this round, the program will offer forty-seven (47) fellowships in East Africa tenable in any part of the world, including Africa. Sixteen Fellowships will be offered to applicants in Kenya. Each fellowship covers tuition fees, health insurance, subsistence allowance, travel and other related expenses. IFP will provide full support of up to three (3) years of formal post- graduate study. The program provides opportunities to individuals from diverse backgrounds, social groups and communities that have traditionally lacked systematic access to higher education. Fellows are selected on the strength of their academic achievement, leadership skills and social commitment. Fellows are expected to use their education to enhance their leadership skills in fields that further the Ford Foundation’s goals of strengthening democratic values, reducing poverty and injustice, promoting international cooperation and advancing human achievement. Eligibility Criteria a.. Be resident citizen or official resident of Kenya. b.. Hold an Honors Bachelor’s degree to apply for a Master’s fellowship and a Master’s degree for a Ph.D. c.. Have demonstrated leadership skills and commitment to community service and/or national development. d.. Have significant relevant professional or other work experience related to proposed field of study, of not less than three (3) years. e.. Intend to pursue a post-graduate degree that will directly enhance his/ her leadership and professional knowledge in a practical, policy, academic or artistic discipline. f.. Present a plan specifying how he/ she will apply studies to social problems in his/ her own country. g.. Demonstrate commitment to return home to work on these issues in the post-fellowship period. Doctoral candidates MUST provide a concept paper of up to three pages (3) on their intended research (details are provided on the application form). Note: Priority will be given to People living & working outside the major cities. Women and persons with disabilities are also encouraged to apply. Applicants do not need to have university admission to be eligible for this fellowship competition. FIELDS OF STUDY The following are the eligible fields of sponsorship: Asset Building & Community Development a.. Workforce Development b.. Development Finance & Economic Security c.. Environment & Development d.. Community Development Knowledge, Creativity and Freedom a.. Education & Scholarships b.. Sexuality & Reproductive Health c.. Religion, Society & Culture d.. Media e.. Arts & Culture Peace & Social Justice a.. Human Rights b.. Governance c.. Civil Society Application forms may be downloaded from www.ifpeastafrica.org or collected from the respective country offices. Completed forms (in hard copy) and all the supporting documentation should be received at the IFP Kenya office not later than 4:00pm on Wednesday 1st March, 2006. Applications received through fax and email will not be accepted. Incomplete and late applications will NOT be considered. Only short listed applicants will be contacted. Ford Foundation International Fellowships Program (IFP) FAWE House Chania Avenue, off Wood Avenue (Kilimani) P. O. Box 76284-00508 Nairobi, Kenya Tel: +254-20-3875943/3873131 Fax: +254-20-3874150 Email: ifp(a)fawe.org Website: www.ifpeastafrica.org For citizens of Tanzania and Uganda, please contact the offices below for details on the scholarship. UGANDA Ford Foundation International Fellowships Program (IFP) AHEAD UWEAL Building Plot 38 Lumumba Avenue P. O. Box 90 Ntinda Kampala, Uganda Tel: +256-41-236056/ 231559 Fax: +256-41- 231559 Email: ahead(a)infocom.co.ug Website: www.ifpeastafrica.org TANZANIA Ford Foundation International Fellowships Program (IFP) ESRF P.O. Box 31226 Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Tel: +255-22-2762473/ 2760260 Fax: +255-22-2762472/ 2760062 Email: ifp(a)esrf.or.tz Website: www.esrftz.org/ifp Website: www.ifpeastafrica.org

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