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 ONE PERSON’S CHOICE: KATE WHITTAKER Kate Whittaker is a South African who works as an administrator at the UK’s Institute of Education. Her current e-mail motto is ‘Imagination is more important than knowledge’. http://www2.h-net.msu.edu/~africa/ This site provides an academically
flavoured introduction to the state of play in Africa. Set up
Matrix at Michigan State University to promote the development
of collegial networks amongst African studies scholars and teachers
in the Humanities and Social Sciences. Visitors can subscribe
to any of the 100 peer-edited lists on topics from history, politics
and women’s issues to the use of technology in Africa and
developments in African arts and cinema. It presently claims
to reach 60,000 subscribers in more than 90 countries and offers
a diverse range of teaching resources and links including the
still developing: The International Network for the Availability of Scientific Publications aims to promote access to knowledge developed in Africa and facilitate capacity and resource development of African information providers. The practical traditional design and layout is tailored for easy navigation of it’s range of projects which include AJOL - African Journals Online, Programme for the Enhancement of Research Information, South-South Rural Development Network and a newletter which reviews The interdisciplinary Multimedia Education Group at UCT provides vital support in developing computer based education tools to enable students to develop essential academic literacies. Spawned from the enthusiasm of it’s Director, Martin Hall for all things technological and funded by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, it’s recently revamped site offers swift, access to a range of interdisciplinary projects. It’s self declared focus on ‘ the needs of South African students’ ‘ provides a useful platform for some of the educational and technical challenges of these types of projects as well as providing some valuable insights into the cultural impact of technology on education. Visitors of the teaching persuasion can also download some of their tried and tested modules on writing, numeracy and systems management. As one of South Africa’s oldest - some might say only- liberal papers, The Mail & Guardian has borne the brunt of apartheid legislation and still maintains it’s bold, vibrant coverage of all things African. Started in the ‘70’s by journalists who sold subscriptions in Johannesburg’s main public garden to get it off the ground, it has survived many banning for it accurate recording and reflections on South and Southern Africa’s political and cultural landscape. Highly recommendable for the clean tabloid-style design, which enhances the incisive and amusing journalism and makes it an easy online read packed with useful info and links. The simple, ethnic design and simple use of colour make this site a pleasant stop for those searching for a women’s perspective on Africa. In particular it offers useful insights into the issues surrounding women and technology in developing countries through it’s award winning index to diverse lists and chat groups at http://womensnet.org.za/ict/ict.htm. On a more comical note, this site showcases the humour of South Africa’s legendary diplomat Evita Bezuidenhout a charcater created by leading satirist Pieter Dirk-Uys.The design is as wacky and colourful as the dazzlingly outspoken Evita whose scandolous exposes of politicians and public alike has entertained many a crowd. Evita’s Memo and Pieter’s Dairy provide an amusingly insightful through the bizarre events South Africa’s off-beam cultural environment including snippets of village life in Darling. Ideal for an insider’s view on the country. Along the same lines as Women’s Net the East African Media Women’s Organization forms part of a group of similar associations, which evolved out of a workshop on advocacy hosted by UNESCO. Although it only launched on International Women’s Day this year it offers valuable links to training opportunities and a range of resources on subjects. In depth reviews of technical and infrastructural developments in South Africa. Monitors progress of women’s inclusion and development worldwide. ZANZIBAR’S DHOW FESTIVAL ON THE WEB ZIFF 4th Festival of the Dhow Countries - Jun 29-Jul 14 2001 - Zanzibar - a celebration of Dhow culture from the lands that border the Indian Ocean: Africa, the Arabian Gulf States, Iran, the Indian sub-continent and the islands of the ocean itself.Over 50 groups of musicians are scheduled to perform and over 100 films will be screened, with awards for the best feature films and documentaries. http://www.comminit.com/events_cal/2001/200-event.htmlContact Fiona Macalisterpress@ziff.or.tz (source: The Drum Beat ) ONLINE GLOBAL NETWORK FOR VOLUNTEERS The Global Volunteer Network which is a online directory of international volunteer programs.To post a volunteer opportunitiy on our site please click on the following link: http://www.volunteer.org.nz/pa.htm . ICT UPDATE : A CURRENT AWARENESS BULLETIN FOR ACP AGRICULTURE ICT Update is a free bi-monthly publication from the CTA (Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation ACP-EU) on new information and communication technologies (ICT) and their relevant applications for the agricultural and rural development in Africa, the Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) countries. To subscribe, send a message saying subscribe in the body of the message to majordomo-Owner@hpsci.cirad.fr
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