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Digital Divide
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Africa South of the Sahara: Internet and Computing 
 An annotated directory of websites related to Internet and computer technology use and access in Africa. Also includes a link to resources for South Africa. Maintained by Karen Fung of the Stanford University Libraries. http://www-sul.stanford.edu/depts/ssrg/africa/elecnet.html Topics: Internet, Internet Guides & Search Tools Last updated Jan 30, 2006 Digital Divide Network (DDN)
"An interactive online community featuring an array of interactive collaboration tools to help digital divide activists around the world to work together." Includes a blog, news and articles, events, discussion boards, and other tools. Registration (free) is required. Searchable. From the Center for Media & Community, which "promotes innovative uses of information and communication technologies (ICTs) to foster stronger communities and lifelong learning." http://www.digitaldivide.net Topics: Blogs & Podcasts by Subject, Computers, Internet, Librarianship, Technology Last updated Dec 15, 2004 World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS)
Official website for this United Nations (UN) summit, which was held in two phases (December 2003 and November 2005) and which focused on the digital divide and issues related to Internet access and other information technology in different parts of the world. Includes resolutions, reports, media backgrounders, and other documents on summit topics. Website available in English, French, and Spanish; some documents available in additional languages. http://www.itu.int/wsis/ Topics: Internet Last updated Mar 21, 2006 |
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