Strategic Use of the Internet

When NGOs in India just began understanding the value of new media that was unleashed by the Internet, they hired high tech code writers often HTML and asp or dot net programmers and got their websites up and running.

Since the late 90's things have changed dramatically. But what is interesting is that while many online tools for effective communications have emerged, several organisations struggle to get support for continuing their work to enhance their online presence.

The strategic use of Internet for promoting the work and also to gain further outreach is central to any online planning by NGOs. The second strategic use will be to engage with the stakeholders and make more effective use of the new generation web 2.0 technologies for making it cost effective too.

Looking forward to getting ideas of how to port knowledge already gathered in html or asp pages to web 2.0 portal.

Call for Proposals to SIRCA Programme

SIRCA is strengthening ICT4D Reserach Capacity in Asia and has announced a call for proposals. The awards are to ensure capacities to conduct research in the area of ICT4D are built in Asia.

* Applicants must register online at thttp://www.ntu.edu.sg/sci/sirc/sirca with their name, project title, email address and country of research by September 29, 2008.

* Proposals must be sent via email by October 13, 2008, to sirca@ntu.edu.sg. Add SIRCA Proposal on the subject line. Attachements in word, excel or pdf with file name in underscore for spaces, with your name.

Web 2.0 wave starts to take hold

Whether you use your computer for work or fun, the programs you use generally have one thing in common - they are stored on your PC. Increasingly though, that software is moving online.

The move to put more and more of those familiar programs on to the web has been happening for a while but its latest incarnation has won the name of Web 2.0.

What is it - the definition is imprecise at best, but it loosely describes a category of websites that are known for interactivity, collaboration and community.

Read full story @ http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/programmes/click_online/6574839.stm

manshu

मैं कोशिश कर रही हूँ के हिंदी में ब्लोग करें!

आज ब्लॉगर से मैंने सीखा की हिंदी में ब्लोग्गिंग आसानी से हो सकता है। आप लोग क्या सोचते हो? इस टूल को हम अपने वेबसाइट में integrate कर लें तो ग्रामीण स्तर के लोगों के useful होगा!

चेक it out!

Net reaches out to Space

A programme to kick-start the use of internet communications in space has been announced by the US government. Read more about it @ http://newsvote.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/6551807.stm

Connectivity in SME(s)

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Learn MBA subjects through your mobile phone

Are you willing to give exam of MBA? Or you are preparing for MBA? In both cases, EnableM's service will you to learn through your mobile phone.

Mumbai based wireless application provider, EnableM has partnered with IMS, a leading career counsellings and test preparation brand in India to launch a learning vertical solution for BA aspirants, named 'the Prep Guide'. The Prep Guide service will serve as a supplementary learning aid and allow students to take quick tests on specific subjects, access wordlists/flashcards, quick tips on math, logic and other subjects. The Prep Guide module also offers you to learn more about English, Math, Logic and reasoning.

The service would be available on mobile phones through WAP/SMS/Voice and multiple applications. Initially, the service would be launched for major operators, later on it would made available across all telecom operators. Even student can also take help from other institutes and universities. This facility will provide greater interaction within student community.