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Digital Divide (50)
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» AOL Foundation Awards Digital Divide Bridge Grants 
Describes recipients of the grants in the year 2000.
http://www.timewarner.com/corp/newsroom/pr/0,20812,666708,00.html
Describes recipients of the grants in the year 2000.
http://www.timewarner.com/corp/newsroom/pr/0,20812,666708,00.html
» An Educator's Guide to Access Issues
In order to meet the needs of students in today's world, access to technologies must be equally available to all students. Accessibility issues include social, economic, and educational status, gender, funding, hearing, visual, and other physical disabili
http://lrs.ed.uiuc.edu/wp/access/index.html
In order to meet the needs of students in today's world, access to technologies must be equally available to all students. Accessibility issues include social, economic, and educational status, gender, funding, hearing, visual, and other physical disabili
http://lrs.ed.uiuc.edu/wp/access/index.html
» Arizona Government Information Technology Agency
Responsible for state-wide IT planning, coordination, and initiatives.
http://www.azgita.gov/
Responsible for state-wide IT planning, coordination, and initiatives.
http://www.azgita.gov/
» BBC News: Bridging the digital divide
BBC News Online concerning the international digital divide. Case studies focus on Burkina Faso, United States, Morocco, and Mongolia.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/special_report/1999/10/99/information_rich_information_poor/466651.stm
BBC News Online concerning the international digital divide. Case studies focus on Burkina Faso, United States, Morocco, and Mongolia.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/special_report/1999/10/99/information_rich_information_poor/466651.stm
» Beaumont Foundation of America (BFA)
Provides assistance to and for the benefit of the poor, underserved and underprivileged.
http://www.bmtfoundation.com/bfa/us/public/
Provides assistance to and for the benefit of the poor, underserved and underprivileged.
http://www.bmtfoundation.com/bfa/us/public/
» Benton Foundation
Articulates a public interest vision for the digital age and demonstrates the value of communications for solving social problems by promoting a vision and policy alternatives for the digital age.
http://www.benton.org/
Articulates a public interest vision for the digital age and demonstrates the value of communications for solving social problems by promoting a vision and policy alternatives for the digital age.
http://www.benton.org/
» Bridge The Digital Divide
An effort of bridging the digital divide between the developed world and the developing world.
http://www.bridgethedigitaldivide.com/
An effort of bridging the digital divide between the developed world and the developing world.
http://www.bridgethedigitaldivide.com/
» Bridges.org
International NGO aiming to help people in developing countries use ICT to improve their lives. Has online newsletter.
http://www.bridges.org/
International NGO aiming to help people in developing countries use ICT to improve their lives. Has online newsletter.
http://www.bridges.org/
» CNET News.com - Perspective: What digital divide?
Pacific Research Institute director Sonia Arrison says that rhetoric notwithstanding, the digital divide is not a crisis and is certainly not destined to become the civil liberties issue of the 21st century.
http://news.cnet.com/2010-1071-858537.html
Pacific Research Institute director Sonia Arrison says that rhetoric notwithstanding, the digital divide is not a crisis and is certainly not destined to become the civil liberties issue of the 21st century.
http://news.cnet.com/2010-1071-858537.html
» Challenging the Digital Divide
Many people, mostly those already poor or socially disadvantaged in some other way, cannot or do not have access to new technologies and the opportunities they bring. These people stand on the wrong side of the "digital divide."
http://www.flexibility.co.uk/issues/debates/divide.htm
Many people, mostly those already poor or socially disadvantaged in some other way, cannot or do not have access to new technologies and the opportunities they bring. These people stand on the wrong side of the "digital divide."
http://www.flexibility.co.uk/issues/debates/divide.htm
» Childnet Academy
Highlights and rewards young people who are developing outstanding, innovative online projects which directly benefit other children worldwide. [English/German/French/Spanish]
http://www.childnetacademy.org/
Highlights and rewards young people who are developing outstanding, innovative online projects which directly benefit other children worldwide. [English/German/French/Spanish]
http://www.childnetacademy.org/
» Committee to Democratize Information Technology
Based in Brazil, this organization's slogan is "Say No to the Digital Apartheid." The organization works with and seeks partnerships with industry in provide equal access in all the school. [English/Spanish/Portuguese]
http://www.cdi.org.br/
Based in Brazil, this organization's slogan is "Say No to the Digital Apartheid." The organization works with and seeks partnerships with industry in provide equal access in all the school. [English/Spanish/Portuguese]
http://www.cdi.org.br/
» Communication Initiative Network
This is one of quite a few major Portals aimed at this type of "Digital Divide" issue. It is supported by major research organisations in this field such as the Canadian Development Agency, and by large content providers such as the BBC.
http://www.comminit.com/
This is one of quite a few major Portals aimed at this type of "Digital Divide" issue. It is supported by major research organisations in this field such as the Canadian Development Agency, and by large content providers such as the BBC.
http://www.comminit.com/
» Computers for Africa (CFA)
Refurbishes and ships used computers to organizations in East Africa. Works to bridge the digital divide, focusing on women and youth groups and organizations working for social development.
http://www.computers4africa.org/
Refurbishes and ships used computers to organizations in East Africa. Works to bridge the digital divide, focusing on women and youth groups and organizations working for social development.
http://www.computers4africa.org/
» Digital Divide
Articles related to decision makers lag and its economic and cultural consequnces.
http://www.burcet.net/escenarios/digital_divide.htm
Articles related to decision makers lag and its economic and cultural consequnces.
http://www.burcet.net/escenarios/digital_divide.htm
» Digital Divide Network
Provides links to and information about research, data, resources, and grants available on the topic of inequitable access.
http://www.digitaldivide.net/
Provides links to and information about research, data, resources, and grants available on the topic of inequitable access.
http://www.digitaldivide.net/
» Digital Dividend
Explores sustainable business models for bridging the global digital divide. Its Project Clearinghouse is a database of nearly 700 digitally-enabled social enterprises in developing countries.
http://www.digitaldividend.org/
Explores sustainable business models for bridging the global digital divide. Its Project Clearinghouse is a database of nearly 700 digitally-enabled social enterprises in developing countries.
http://www.digitaldividend.org/
» Digital Opportunity Channel
Very extensive digital divide news portal. Collaboration between OneWorld.net and the Digital Divide Network. Has newsletter.
http://www.digitalopportunity.org
Very extensive digital divide news portal. Collaboration between OneWorld.net and the Digital Divide Network. Has newsletter.
http://www.digitalopportunity.org
» F2C: Freedom to Connect
Organization/movement working under two assumptions. First, if some connectivity is good, then more connectivity is better. Second, if a connection that does one thing is good, then a connection that can do many things is better.
http://freedom-to-connect.net/
Organization/movement working under two assumptions. First, if some connectivity is good, then more connectivity is better. Second, if a connection that does one thing is good, then a connection that can do many things is better.
http://freedom-to-connect.net/
» First Monday - Effective use: A community informatics strategy beyond the Digital Divide
Paper by Michael Gurstein examines the concepts and strategies underlying the notion of the Digital Divide and concludes that it is little more than a marketing campaign for Internet service providers.
http://www.firstmonday.org/issues/issue8_12/gurstein/
Paper by Michael Gurstein examines the concepts and strategies underlying the notion of the Digital Divide and concludes that it is little more than a marketing campaign for Internet service providers.
http://www.firstmonday.org/issues/issue8_12/gurstein/
» First Monday - Why the "don’t–want–tos" won’t compute: Lessons from a New Zealand ICT Project
Journal article by Barbara Crump and Andrea McIlroy. This paper asks the question, why, when computing is available in a socially situated, convenient environment, at no cost, do people choose not to compute?
http://www.firstmonday.org/issues/issue8_12/crump/
Journal article by Barbara Crump and Andrea McIlroy. This paper asks the question, why, when computing is available in a socially situated, convenient environment, at no cost, do people choose not to compute?
http://www.firstmonday.org/issues/issue8_12/crump/
» From Access to Outcomes: A New Report on the Digital Divide from the Morino Institute
Paper from the Morino Institute argues that technology is not an end by itself but should serve as a bridge to ending other types of 'social divides.'
http://www.morino.org/divides
Paper from the Morino Institute argues that technology is not an end by itself but should serve as a bridge to ending other types of 'social divides.'
http://www.morino.org/divides
» Grameen Telecom's Village Phone Programme
This is a detailed case study of extending telecommunications to rural Bangladesh.
http://www.telecommons.com/villagephone/contents.html
This is a detailed case study of extending telecommunications to rural Bangladesh.
http://www.telecommons.com/villagephone/contents.html
» Haves, Have-Nots, and Have-to-Haves: Net Effects of the Digital Divide
US focussed Discussion Paper
http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/fallsem98/final_papers/Rozner.html
US focussed Discussion Paper
http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/fallsem98/final_papers/Rozner.html
» Heads On Fire
An organization working to bridge the Digital Divide through community-based media arts programs.
http://www.headsonfire.org/
An organization working to bridge the Digital Divide through community-based media arts programs.
http://www.headsonfire.org/
» How Worldwide Is the Web?
Discusses the meaning of "world" in "worldwide web" and asks what the global network really means.
http://www.readingonline.org/electronic/jaal/Feb_Column.html
Discusses the meaning of "world" in "worldwide web" and asks what the global network really means.
http://www.readingonline.org/electronic/jaal/Feb_Column.html
» Info Today
Article by Andy Carvin of the Benton Foundation arguing that the digital divide is the civil rights issue of the next century.
http://www.infotoday.com/MMSchools/Jan00/carvin.htm
Article by Andy Carvin of the Benton Foundation arguing that the digital divide is the civil rights issue of the next century.
http://www.infotoday.com/MMSchools/Jan00/carvin.htm
» InterConnection
A non-profit group that donates web sites and Internet hosting to organizations dedicated to benefiting the local community or environment to help eliminate the digital divide.
http://www.interconnection.org
A non-profit group that donates web sites and Internet hosting to organizations dedicated to benefiting the local community or environment to help eliminate the digital divide.
http://www.interconnection.org
» Literacy.org Bridges to the Future Initiative (BFI)
Addresses the digital divide of education and technology in emerging economies.
http://literacy.org/Projects/BFI/
Addresses the digital divide of education and technology in emerging economies.
http://literacy.org/Projects/BFI/
» Living in an e-World: An Information Society for All?
Explaining the Digital Divide, the exclusion of those left aside the Information Society Development by comparing projects in France and Estonia to involve all in the use of Internet.
http://gguillotin.chez-alice.fr/digital_divide_and_information_society.htm
Explaining the Digital Divide, the exclusion of those left aside the Information Society Development by comparing projects in France and Estonia to involve all in the use of Internet.
http://gguillotin.chez-alice.fr/digital_divide_and_information_society.htm
» M.S. Swaminath Research Foundation
This is a research Foundation working in India on the issues of access to communications for poor village communities. They are particularly interested in supporting content generation at a local level, to ensure that localy relevant information is availa
http://www.mssrf.org/
This is a research Foundation working in India on the issues of access to communications for poor village communities. They are particularly interested in supporting content generation at a local level, to ensure that localy relevant information is availa
http://www.mssrf.org/
» Money drives the digital divide - Jun. 20, 2000
The rich aren't only getting richer, a new report finds they're also getting wired.
http://cnnfn.cnn.com/2000/06/20/life/q_divide/
The rich aren't only getting richer, a new report finds they're also getting wired.
http://cnnfn.cnn.com/2000/06/20/life/q_divide/
» Morino Institute
A nonprofit organization whose mission includes closing social divides and understanding the relationship and impact of the Internet on (US)society. Easily accessible site with good resources.
http://www.morino.org
A nonprofit organization whose mission includes closing social divides and understanding the relationship and impact of the Internet on (US)society. Easily accessible site with good resources.
http://www.morino.org
» Neighborhood Networks
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) site dedicated to fostering technology growth and bridging the digital divide. Information on how to create and sustain a neighborhood network, including funding sources.
http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/mfh/nnw/nnwindex.cfm
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) site dedicated to fostering technology growth and bridging the digital divide. Information on how to create and sustain a neighborhood network, including funding sources.
http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/mfh/nnw/nnwindex.cfm
» Online Content for Low-Income and Underserved Americans: The Digital Divide's New Frontier
This report aims to describe the group of Americans who are underserved by Internet content, to analyze the online content currently available for those who are underserved, and to provide a road map for action.
http://www.childrenspartnership.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Reports1&Template=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentFileID=1034
This report aims to describe the group of Americans who are underserved by Internet content, to analyze the online content currently available for those who are underserved, and to provide a road map for action.
http://www.childrenspartnership.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Reports1&Template=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentFileID=1034
» Plugged In
An organization in East Palo Alto, CA, offers training for young people, assists community organizations in getting on-line and offers computer access for the entire community.
http://www.pluggedin.org/
An organization in East Palo Alto, CA, offers training for young people, assists community organizations in getting on-line and offers computer access for the entire community.
http://www.pluggedin.org/
» San Diego Futures Foundation
The San Diego Futures Foundation provides computer technology and services to nonprofit organizations and schools to help bridge the digital divide in San Diego County.
http://www.sdfutures.org
The San Diego Futures Foundation provides computer technology and services to nonprofit organizations and schools to help bridge the digital divide in San Diego County.
http://www.sdfutures.org
» Seniornet
US organization offering computer education for senior citizens at many locations.
http://www.seniornet.org/
US organization offering computer education for senior citizens at many locations.
http://www.seniornet.org/
» Solve Poverty - You Can Help Solve Poverty
Two organizations, Opportunity International and Hyperstudy.com Pty Ltd, working to provide small loans, on-line education and other resources to the economically disadvantaged. Lots of on-site links to other poverty related issues and services. Click and
http://www.solvepoverty.com
Two organizations, Opportunity International and Hyperstudy.com Pty Ltd, working to provide small loans, on-line education and other resources to the economically disadvantaged. Lots of on-site links to other poverty related issues and services. Click and
http://www.solvepoverty.com
» Tactical Technology Collective
Aim is to advance the use of new technologies as a tactical tool for civil society in developing and transition countries.
http://www.tacticaltech.org/
Aim is to advance the use of new technologies as a tactical tool for civil society in developing and transition countries.
http://www.tacticaltech.org/
» The Analog Divide: Technology Practices in Public Education
Research article on the digital divide and infrastructure design in Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Also available in PDF.
http://torinmonahan.com/papers/analog.htm
Research article on the digital divide and infrastructure design in Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Also available in PDF.
http://torinmonahan.com/papers/analog.htm
» The Impact of Race on Computer Access and Internet Use
Article by Thomas Novak and Donna Hoffman for Project 2000, sponsored by Vanderbilt University. Links to references.
http://elab.vanderbilt.edu/research/papers/html/manuscripts/race/science.html
Article by Thomas Novak and Donna Hoffman for Project 2000, sponsored by Vanderbilt University. Links to references.
http://elab.vanderbilt.edu/research/papers/html/manuscripts/race/science.html
» The Incommunicado Project
A web research resource combined with an email-based mailing list covering network(ed) ecologies, ICT for development, internet governance, analyses of the NGO sector, and emerging South-South relations.
http://www.incommunicado.info/
A web research resource combined with an email-based mailing list covering network(ed) ecologies, ICT for development, internet governance, analyses of the NGO sector, and emerging South-South relations.
http://www.incommunicado.info/
» The Internet and Rural Development
This FAO report outlines the elements of a communication for development approach applied to the problems of rural development.
http://www.fao.org/waicent/faoinfo/sustdev/CDdirect/CDDO/contents.htm
This FAO report outlines the elements of a communication for development approach applied to the problems of rural development.
http://www.fao.org/waicent/faoinfo/sustdev/CDdirect/CDDO/contents.htm
» The Journal of Community Informatics
Peer reviewed articles about community informatics and the impact of information and communications technology on community development.
http://ci-journal.net/
Peer reviewed articles about community informatics and the impact of information and communications technology on community development.
http://ci-journal.net/
» United Kingdom Statistics Web Site
Latest statistics for Internet access in the UK.
http://www.statistics.gov.uk/pdfdir/inter0700.pdf
Latest statistics for Internet access in the UK.
http://www.statistics.gov.uk/pdfdir/inter0700.pdf
» Urban Ed, Inc.
Washington DC area start-up nonprofit organization offering computer science training to community members.
http://www.urbaned.org
Washington DC area start-up nonprofit organization offering computer science training to community members.
http://www.urbaned.org
» VERCON Communications for Agriculture
VERCON is the virtual extension work project run by the FAO (Food and Agriculture Organisation) This is a full description of the project.
http://www.fao.org/sd/2001/KN1007_en.htm
VERCON is the virtual extension work project run by the FAO (Food and Agriculture Organisation) This is a full description of the project.
http://www.fao.org/sd/2001/KN1007_en.htm
» Women in Global Science and Technology
The main theme of this organization is empowering women through technology. The focus is global and there is an international bibliography (dated 1997, but still useful) on issues concerning gender equity in technology.
http://www.wigsat.org/
The main theme of this organization is empowering women through technology. The focus is global and there is an international bibliography (dated 1997, but still useful) on issues concerning gender equity in technology.
http://www.wigsat.org/
» World Summit on the Information Society
Information on the preparatory process and the two phases in Geneva (December 2003) and Tunis (November 2005). Organized by the UN agency International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
http://www.itu.int/wsis/
Information on the preparatory process and the two phases in Geneva (December 2003) and Tunis (November 2005). Organized by the UN agency International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
http://www.itu.int/wsis/
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