eLearning Supported by Development Partners

Microfinance is recognised as an effective development intervention in improving the livelihoods of poor and low-income people. In order to help disseminators and to improve essential qualification, in 2005 the Asian Development Bank Institute (ADBI), the Tokyo Development Learning Center (TDLC) of the World Bank and the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) jointly established a blended-learning programme called Microfinance Training of Trainers (MFTOT).

At eLearning Africa 2008, Dr Jiping Zhang from TDLC will show how the MFTOT courses are designed and delivered, as well as what development impacts have been observed so far.
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“Africa cannot afford to miss the knowledge revolution”, says Mathy Vanbuel, a Belgian IT expert who has been working on implementing Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) in Africa, Asia and Europe for the last two decades. Mathy explains why ICTs are crucial for the Continent’s development.
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The new Information Management Resource Kit (IMARK) eLearning module is intended to provide the knowledge and awareness required for those responsible for formulating improved information management strategies within their organisations. A French version of the module, produced by the Agricultural Research Centre for International Development (CIRAD) with UNESCO support, is now available.
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Shelter for Africa, situated in Hamburg, Germany, is a non-governmental organisation that carries out non-for-profit projects for the people of the Republic of Sierra Leone in West Africa. The foundation is currently in the process of establishing a new radio station in Freetown - “Culture Radio” - to provide distance education programmes for people who would otherwise not be able to receive educational support. Young girls and boys without school education and their families are addressed, as well as school dropouts and young illiterate adults.
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Intel has a long history of working to improve education worldwide, and its ongoing programmes prepare teachers and students for success in the global economy. As part of the Intel Education Initiative, the company invests one hundred million dollar per year in education in collaboration with governments and educators in fifty countries worldwide. Dr. Martina Roth, Director of the Intel Education Group for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), will take part in the roundtable discussion on partnerships in education at eLearning Africa. Ahead of the conference, we talked to her about Intel, education, and Africa.
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Finding holistic and affordable models for eLearning is a great concern for Spider, the Swedish Program for Information and Communication Technology in Developing Regions. At eLearning Africa 2007, Spider associates Peter Mozelius from Stockholm University and Annika Andersson from Örebro University will speak about how to provide African learners with stimulating and accessible eLearning applications.

On a separate note, Spider has given a generous donation making it possible for a number of African participants to come to the conference. The organisers of eLearning Africa wish to take this opportunity to express their sincere thanks for this very significant contribution.
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Known for its strong commitment to education in Africa, the HP company is still looking for opportunities to strengthen ICT-based learning environments across the Continent. Nina Wittrock from eLA News talked with Björn Weeber, Education Manager for Africa, about HP’s specific educational and training approach, current projects, and the company’s future prospects in Africa.
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ICT literacy is key to development Dr. Grace Ongile is convinced. Grace leads the Kenyan branch of the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD) initiative, which was established in 2001 as a vision and strategic framework for Africa’s renewal. Nina Wittrock from the eLA newsportal team talked to her about NEPAD’s efforts and successes in Kenya...
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“We need more good baseline surveys for ICT4D projects”, says Tim Unwin, founder of the ICT4D Collective, an interdisciplinary group engaged in research in the use of ICT for development. Tim talked to Beate Kleessen from the eLA newsletter about his commitment to the ICT4D network, good partnerships, and ICT for education.
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