Information aid for the developing world, Wendy Braanker, 20th July 2007
This radio report examines the way in which information itself and the the type of information given is an important aspect of development. Information aid for the developing world
World Information Society Day, _ 17th May 2007_
The UN declared May 17 World Information Society Day to “raise awareness of the possibilities that the use of the Internet and other information and communication technology can bring to societies and economies, as well as of ways to bridge the digital divide.” One of the outcomes of this years celebration has been the development of a World Information Society Report: Beyond WSIS, published by ITU and UNCTAD. It examines the creation of an inclusive, people-centred and development-oriented Information Society, which is available to everyone” World Information Society Report: Beyond WSIS
The 2007 e-readiness rankings – Raising the bar A White paper from the Economist Intelligence Unit
This annual publication ranks the worlds largest economies in terms of e-readiness since 2000. It evaluates the technological, political, economic and social assets of 69 countries. The Economist - The 2007 E-readiness ranking (Economist Intelligent Unit).pdf
Shifting the focus: What is the Role of Grantmakers in enabling NGO Accountability? One World Trust, Accountability in Action, Monica Blagescu, May 2007
This article looks at the various scenarios in which the issue of accountability is raised for NGOs and examines how grantmakers can help to increase their accountability.
What is the Role of Grantmakers in enabling in enabling NGO Accountability – Pdf Document
Putting Volunteer Work on the Economic Map of the World
Johns Hopkins, International Labour Organization, and United Nations Join Forces, 30th April 2007
This brief press release announces an agreement between the International Labour Organisation and the John Hopkins University Center for Civil Society to develop an approach to out volunteer work on the economic map of the world.
Putting Volunteer Work on the Economic Map of the World
New philanthropy: a micro-world of busy youngsters
Olga Alexeeva, @lliance, vol 12 number 1st March 2007
This article looks at the emergence of ‘new philanthropists’ not only in countries like UK and US but worldwide in countries like China, Latin America, Russia and South East Asia where the number ‘dollar millionaires’ are increasing.
New Philanthropy: a micro-world of busy youngsters
Creating a tax-effective philanthropic market in the EU
Nyegosh Dube, EFC, Effect Magazine, Spring 2007
This article examines the steps taken by European institutions to bring national tax legislation into line with EU law with the aim of ending discrimination against public benefit organisations (PBOs) based in EU states and their donors. Creating a tax-effective philanthropic market in the EU
International Funding – Is the glass half full, or half empty?
Marianne Johnston, EFC, Effect magazine, Spring 2007
This feature reviews the momentum for global philanthropy among European foundations, and ways in which this could be developed further. International Funding – is the glass half full, or half empty
The Internet Society and Developing Countries,
George Sadowsky, Nov/Dec 2006
This article speaks about how the rapid expansion of the Internet holds substantial promise for developing nations in helping them meet their needs in all sectors of society. The Internet Society and Developing Countries
NGOs lead by example: World’s international NGOs endorse accountability charter News Amnesty 6th June 2006
This press release talks announces that the heads of 11 of the world’s leading human rights, environmental and social development international organisations have publicly endorsed the first global accountability charter for the non-profit sector. NGOs lead by example: World’s international NGOs endorse accountability charter