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Title: Building Municipal Government Capacity in Central America Issue: Winter 2003, Issue 6 DOT: dot-ORG Summary: The dot-ORG project of the Academy for Educational Development (AED) recently initiated the Promoting CONnEctivity among Local Governments in CenTral America (CONNECTA) program, in collaboration with Federación de Municipios del Istmo Centroamericano (FEMICA), and NetAssessment. View Article |
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Title: Using GIS for Analysis and Research in Central America: dot-ORG Issue: Winter 2003, Issue 6 DOT: dot-ORG Summary: In July 2003, the US Geological Service (USGS) through the EROS Data Center has invited dot-ORG to participate in the new Mesoamerican and Caribbean Geospatial Alliance (MACGA). This initiative seeks to increase the use of geographic information systems (GIS) through compatible mapping standards among mapping resource organizations in Central America. View Article |
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Guatemala
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Title: Building Municipal Government Capacity in Central America Issue: Winter 2003, Issue 6 DOT: dot-ORG Summary: The dot-ORG project of the Academy for Educational Development (AED) recently initiated the Promoting CONnEctivity among Local Governments in CenTral America (CONNECTA) program, in collaboration with Federación de Municipios del Istmo Centroamericano (FEMICA), and NetAssessment. View Article |
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Title: Building of Bilingual Virtual Learning Community Underway in Quiché Region, Guatemala Issue: Winter 2002, Issue 2 DOT: DOT-COM Summary: Expansion plans are off to a great start for former LearnLink project, Enlace Quiché in Guatemala. Under its new cooperative agreement, Proyecto Enlace Quiché is using ICTs to strengthen the training of intercultural, bilingual educators. New plans include the opening of seven additional technology centers, training of new technology center staff, and the creation of a web portal which will serve as a virtual bilingual learning community for Mayan language teachers, community members, and partners affiliated with the project. View Article |
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Title: Changing Lives and Education in Guatemala with Internet Connectivity Issue: Fall 2003, Issue 5 DOT: dot-EDU Summary: Now as the second phase of the Enlace Quiché project has begun under dot-EDU, including the opening of an additional seven centers, connectivity prices have fallen within sustainable reach of all centers, with Satellite connections for as little as $150/month, which can be covered by each center through user fees. This vast price drop as well as the increasing interest on the part of the project partners, participating schools, and community members in using the Internet, compelled the project to make connectivity a key aspect of all their efforts. View Article |
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Title: Enlace Quiché: Metamorphosis from dot-EDU Project to Guatemalan NGO Issue: January 2005, Issue 9 DOT: dot-EDU Summary: If USAID, the Ministry of Education, and everyone else is so happy with the Enlace Quiché project, why is it ending so soon? That was the topic of discussion in mid-2003 among local staff and key stakeholders who had watched the project grow over three years into a respected local player in educational development, pushing the envelope of educational technology as a cross- cutting tool for improving educational quality in Guatemala. Moreover, they asked what could be done to build on and scale up the pilot experiences. The answer was to create a local NGO . This article presents an overview of the transition, highlighting critical decisions and windows of opportunity. View Article |
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Title: ICTs to Strengthen Intercultural, Bilingual Educators in Quiché, Guatemala Issue: Fall 2002, Issue 1 DOT: dot-EDU Summary: USAID/Guatemala-Central American Programs (G-CAP) has signed an Associate Award with dot-EDU to expand the success of an existing activity in the Quiché region that is using ICTs to strengthen the training of intercultural, bilingual educators. View Article |
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Title: Launching the Enlace Quiché Bilingual Web Portal Issue: Summer 2003, Issue 4 DOT: dot-EDU Summary: March 26th, 2003 will see the launch of http://www.ebiguatemala.org, the bilingual, intercultural web portal, created by Director of Materials development, Mario Torres and the local Enlace Staff. A ceremony and presentation will take place on the official launch date at the Camino Real hotel, in Guatemala City, attended by project partners, students, teachers, as well as representatives from both USAID and dot-EDU. View Article |
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Title: Technology for the Little Ones: Enlace Quiché Busy in Guatemalan Primary Schools Issue: Winter 2003, Issue 6 DOT: dot-EDU Summary: As a part of the efforts in support of bilingual/intercultural education and educational technology, Project Enlace Quiché/USAID has installed eight (8) mini technology centers or as they are called in Spanish- CETEBITOS (Centros de Tecnología Educativa Bilingüe Intercultural para Niños) in the communities of Nebaj, Sacapulas, Ixcan, Santa Cruz del Quiché, and Joyabaj, all located in the department of El Quiché. View Article |
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Haiti
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Title: Education over the Airways - New Directions for Interactive Radio Instruction in Haiti Issue: Winter 2002, Issue 2 DOT: dot-EDU Summary: Continuing the progress of previous USAID programs, dot-EDU is working closely with the Haitian Foundation for Private Education (FONHEP) to strengthen and expand Interactive Radio Instruction (IRI) in Haiti. The intervention, which has proven successful in basic primary education, will be examined to see how it can be used to address other audiences and subject matters fit for radio. View Article |
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Honduras
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Title: Building Municipal Government Capacity in Central America Issue: Winter 2003, Issue 6 DOT: dot-ORG Summary: The dot-ORG project of the Academy for Educational Development (AED) recently initiated the Promoting CONnEctivity among Local Governments in CenTral America (CONNECTA) program, in collaboration with Federación de Municipios del Istmo Centroamericano (FEMICA), and NetAssessment. View Article |
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Title: Pre-School Education Prevails in Honduras Issue: Fall 2004, Issue 8 DOT: dot-EDU Summary: Preschool age children have the chance to learn in their communities through Interactive Radio Instruction (IRI) View Article |
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Jamaica
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Title: dot-GOV Supports State Department Telecommunications Leadership Program (TLP) Issue: Summer 2003, Issue 4 DOT: dot-GOV Summary: Since the fall of 2002, dot-GOV has provided support from its Leader Award to the State Department Telecommunications Leadership Program (TLP), through requests from the dot-GOV CTO, Dr. Edward Malloy. This support has ranged from travel, organizing study tours, to providing speakers for conferences. dot-GOV's assistance is considered part of the larger U.S. Government effort to promote telecommunications liberalization, bridging the digital divide, and adoption of the policies that enable e-commerce and e-government. View Article |
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Mexico
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Title: dot-GOV Supports State Department Telecommunications Leadership Program (TLP) Issue: Summer 2003, Issue 4 DOT: dot-GOV Summary: Since the fall of 2002, dot-GOV has provided support from its Leader Award to the State Department Telecommunications Leadership Program (TLP), through requests from the dot-GOV CTO, Dr. Edward Malloy. This support has ranged from travel, organizing study tours, to providing speakers for conferences. dot-GOV's assistance is considered part of the larger U.S. Government effort to promote telecommunications liberalization, bridging the digital divide, and adoption of the policies that enable e-commerce and e-government. View Article |
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Nicaragua
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Title: Building Municipal Government Capacity in Central America Issue: Winter 2003, Issue 6 DOT: dot-ORG Summary: The dot-ORG project of the Academy for Educational Development (AED) recently initiated the Promoting CONnEctivity among Local Governments in CenTral America (CONNECTA) program, in collaboration with Federación de Municipios del Istmo Centroamericano (FEMICA), and NetAssessment. View Article |
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Panama
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Title: Innovative Combinations of Energy and ICT Issue: September 2006, Issue 17 DOT: dot-ORG Summary: Winrock International is implementing three pilot projects that take an integrated approach to expanding ICT and energy access under its subagreement with the dot-ORG program. View Article |
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Paraguay
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Title: Last Mile Initiative in Paraguay - Connecting Underserved Areas Issue: March 2007, Issue 19 DOT: dot-ORG Summary: The LMI Paraguay project currently brings connectivity to nineteen schools and other local institutions in two underserved communities of Paraguay. With local partnerships in place, the project is poised to expand its reach to up to 100 connections by the end of April 2007. View Article |
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Title: Overview of Last Mile Initiative Activities Managed by dot-ORG Issue: December 2005, Issue 14 DOT: dot-ORG Summary: Over the past year, dot-ORG has become increasingly involved in USAIDs Last Mile Initiative. Last Mile Initiative keys to success are innovative technology solutions that extend connectivity from the edge of existing networks to the underserved, innovative business models that make the extensions of connectivity profitable and the development of innovative content and applications for users to turn their connectivity to strong advantage. dot-ORG is now implementing LMI projects in four countries (Macedonia, Paraguay, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia) and undertaking an impact assessment activity with an initial assessment in Peru. View Article |
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Peru
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Title: Cybercrime Bilateral Workshop and Official Meetings in Peru supported by dot Gov Issue: March 2005, Issue 10 DOT: dot-GOV Summary: As field support to assist with the prevention of cyber crime in developing nations, dot-GOV helped the Department of Justice with a joint APEC/DOJ workshop on Cyber Crime Legislative Drafting Training, held at Santa Clara near Lima, Peru 9-11 December 2004. The workshop was delivered by a team of DOJ experts from the Intellectual Property and Cyber Crimes Unit and an APEC representative from Canada. View Article |
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Title: Impact Assessment Baseline Study in Peru Yields Interesting Findings Issue: February 2006, Issue 15 DOT: dot-ORG Summary: This article highlights the findings of the baseline research assessment undertaken in Jauja, Peru, the site of the Last Mile Initiative in Peru. View Article |
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Title: Marching for Gender Equity in Peru Issue: May 2005, Issue 11 DOT: dot-EDU Summary: High in the Peruvian Andes a grassroots movement supporting gender equity has taken hold. Led by a group of primary school students and their teachers, the community of Cerro de Pasco is taking a closer look at the implications of equal treatment and rights for men and women in the public and private spheres. View Article |
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Title: Overview of Last Mile Initiative Activities Managed by dot-ORG Issue: December 2005, Issue 14 DOT: dot-ORG Summary: Over the past year, dot-ORG has become increasingly involved in USAIDs Last Mile Initiative. Last Mile Initiative keys to success are innovative technology solutions that extend connectivity from the edge of existing networks to the underserved, innovative business models that make the extensions of connectivity profitable and the development of innovative content and applications for users to turn their connectivity to strong advantage. dot-ORG is now implementing LMI projects in four countries (Macedonia, Paraguay, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia) and undertaking an impact assessment activity with an initial assessment in Peru. View Article |
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Title: Teaching innovations: Using new technologies to improve learning in remote regions of Peru Issue: September 2006, Issue 17 DOT: dot-EDU Summary: Lucina Lola Felix Chacon is an elementary school teacher in rural Peru. Lucina is spread pretty thin and has a variety of school-related responsibilities both in and out of her classroom. Effective ongoing professional development is hard to come by for Lucina, even though she is interested in continuing to improve her skills as an educator and has a personal interest in integrating technology in her work.< View Article |
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