This presentation was delivered at a conference “Public Finance for A Harmonious Society.” Beijing, China, June 26, 2006. The WBI team argued that there is a need for a considerable expansion of size and quality of education and training system in China. At the same time, financing requirements are beyond the capacity of the government. Thus, the Government will have to: (1)Improve allocation and management of resources by strengthening accountability and evaluation, (2)Improve productivit more...

This is the seventh in the series of "ITU Internet Reports" originally launched in 1997 by the International Telecommunication Union. From the Summary: "Written by a team of analysts from the Strategy and Policy Unit (SPU) of the ITU, the report takes a look at the next step in "always on" communications, in which new technologies like RFID and smart computing promise a world of networked and interconnected devices that provide relevant content and information whatever the location of the user. more...

This e-learning course is intended for staff members of human rights and social justice NGOs and inter-governmental organisations who are responsible for information and communication (i.e. information officers, web editors, webmasters/webweavers, communication specialists) within their organisation. Information and communication technologies (ICTs) is a dynamic field where success is dependent upon skill development and practical experience. Participants will be introduced to proven methods of more...

Administered by IREX since 1995, the Internet Access and Training Program (IATP) is a program of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) of the US Department of State. IATP provides free Internet access and training in 11 countries throughout Central Asia, the Caucasus, and Western Eurasia. From major cities to small communities, IATP encourages information sharing, network building, and collaboration among ECA program alumni and other professionals and local organizations.

Ghanaian-Italian NGO (based at Jirapa) that tackles rural poverty by promoting human capital and harnessing the full potentials of ICT. Thus, it builds orphanages equipped with telecenters (as means of financial self-sustenance) cum vocational facilities that nurture orphans and dejected children into village micro-entrepreneurs. Qualified alumni receive micro-grants to start own agro-processing (in order to keep youth occupied during non-raining seasons) enterprises that sustain long-term villa more...

The American Association for University Women (AAUW) Career Grants provide
funding of $2000 to $8000 annually for women who are returning to higher
education after a gap of 5 years in their education. Programs must be
accredited and study can include online courses and degrees. Applicants
need not have applied or been accepted at the time of their application but
they must identify the school they wish to attend. The deadline for the
2006 grants is December 15. You can apply online at

New Web Portal Connects People in Developing Countries to Course Materials from Universities Worldwide! The Development Gateway Foundation’s “Open Educational Resources” portal aims to equalize access to education and help people in developing countries improve their chances for a better life. The portal features free course materials and other educational content offered by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health, Chinese Open Resources for Edu more...

From the brochure: You are invited to the International Conference on Open and Distance Education (ICDE), 2005 in New Delhi. You may choose from a variety of events to take part: present a paper, present a poster, attend pre-conference workshop, organise a workshop/extension event/special interest group, or organise an exhibition. The international conference is officially sponsored by the ICDE, Norway. Let the New Delhi 2005 ICDE international conference be the most memorable and eventful exper more...

The International Journal of Education and Development using Information and Communication Technology (IJEDICT) is an e-journal that provides free and open access to all of its content.

IJEDICT aims to strengthen links between research and practice in ICT in education and development in hitherto less developed parts of the world, e.g., developing countries (especially small states), and rural and remote regions of developed countries. The emphasis is on providing a space for researchers, pra more...

Elliot Masie sent a note to his colleagues in the learning and training field asking for a quick tip on developing e-Learning in organizations. Thanks to The MASIE Center’s TRENDS readers and e-Learning Consortium Members, over 1000 e-Learning tips were received, analyzed, and categorized. These tips are from senior managers and training professionals from major corporations around the world.