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MISTICA: Extracts from: The Drum Beat

From: Daniel Pimienta ([email protected])
Date: Fri Apr 11 2003 - 15:00:28 AST

>The Drum Beat - Issue 192 - Communication & Change News & Issues
>April 14, 2003
>
>from The Communication Initiative...global forces...local
>choices...critical voices...telling stories...
>
>Chair of Partners Group: Denise Gray-Felder, Rockefeller Foundation
>[email protected]
>Director: Warren Feek [email protected]
>Website: http://www.comminit.com
>....
>
>10. The Internet: Towards a Deeper Critique - by Roberto Verzola
>"...popular movements have used the Internet to reach millions. Email and
>mailing lists have led to the emergence of virtual communities. Future
>e-commerce offers tantalizing possibilities to small economic players for
>competitive advantage and huge markets. All these have enhanced the
>seemingly democratizing image of the technology. But today, the Internet's
>reach in most developing countries ranges from less than 1 to perhaps 5%
>of the population. In the Philippines, for example, it is currently in the
>range of 2-3%..."
>http://www.comminit.com/st2002/sld-5325.html
>
>11. Refugees' right to information and communication in the Australia
>& Pacific region - by Nic Maclellan
>"As journalists, how can we avoid negative reporting that encourages
>well-off people to turn against 'others' fleeing from tyranny, while
>maintaining our responsibility to accurately report on a crucial issue
>facing the country and the region?..."
>http://www.comminit.com/st2002/sld-6689.html
>......
>
>15. Global Junior Challenge
>To identify and reward best practices on the use of new technologies in
>education and training of youth. The Challenge is for all young people,
>from school children, to teenagers and youth taking their first step to
>the job market. Deadline: June 30 2003.
>http://www.comminit.com/awards2003/sld-7422.html
>
>16. The Handbook of New Media: Social Shaping & Consequences of ICTs
>Divided into 6 sections that cover major problem areas and research
>findings, such as technology design and related policy developments.
>http://www.comminit.com/Materials/sld-5279.html
>
>17. Rebuilding Civil Society, Democracy Indeed: A 3-part Radio Series
>Each part consists of 13 12-minute episodes that include music and a
>recurring soap opera. 1) "The Role of Local Governance in Rebuilding Civil
>Society." 2) "The Role of Community-Based Organisations in Rebuilding
>Civil Society." 3) "The Role of the School & Education in Rebuilding Civil
>Society."
>http://www.comminit.com/Materials/sld-5471.html
>
>18. Video for change: A practical guide for activists
>This training video uses footage shot by human rights activists from
>around the world, and illustrates various strategic ways video and
>communications technology can be used to further human rights advocacy.
>The video is accompanied by a written manual.
>http://www.comminit.com/Materials/sld-6943.html
>.....

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