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After nearly 28 years, The Communication Initiative (The CI) Global is entering a new chapter. Following a period of transition, the global website has been transferred to the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) in South Africa, where it will be administered by the Social and Behaviour Change Communication Division. Wits' commitment to social change and justice makes it a trusted steward for The CI's legacy and future.
 
Co-founder Victoria Martin is pleased to see this work continue under Wits' leadership. Victoria knows that co-founder Warren Feek (1953–2024) would have felt deep pride in The CI Global's Africa-led direction.
 
We honour the team and partners who sustained The CI for decades. Meanwhile, La Iniciativa de Comunicación (CILA) continues independently at lainiciativadecomunicacion.com and is linked with The CI Global site.
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Powering ICT

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This toolkit has been developed in collaboration with Winrock by the dot-ORG programme, and has been implemented by the Academy for Educational Development (AED), under funding from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).

The toolkit is designed to help Information and Communication Technology (ICT) programme managers, decision-makers and entrepreneurs select the most cost-effective mix of ICT and energy systems for projects in off-grid and poorly electrified areas.

The toolkit contains sections on:
  • ICT Options, including computers, TV, radio and wireless
  • Energy Options, including solar, wind, hydro, generator and battery backup systems
  • Telecenter model overview
  • Tools for determining your needs and costs
  • Case studies
  • Web resources
  • Glossary and acronyms list
The toolkit is still a prototype (as of August 15 2005), and the toolkit site includes a link to a feedback survey form where users may enter comments.

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Email from Barbara Fillip to The Communication Initiative, July 8 2005.

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 02/08/2006 - 12:04 Permalink

powering ict