ICT Networks
In cooperation with local partners, we have established regional ICT network initiatives in Africa and Southeast Asia.
Through the it@inwent network initiatives, we aim to strengthen key local actors who develop, realize, and promote innovative and relevant ICT solutions for development [> Strategy and Tools].
In our networks, we bring together local partners who are already in business, and who act as multipliers and champions to create and promote ICT applications and related businesses in their countries and regions. We provide the network members with opportunities to enhance their capacities and stimulate regional knowledge sharing and cooperation. With international exchange as an integral part of our networking approach, the network members act as contacts and entry points for other international partners, further stimulating ideas and business opportunities.
it@inwent's ICT Networks:
Harnessing the knowledge commons for open innovation
Objective: Harnessing the knowledge commons for open innovation in the SADC region.
Region: SADC Region
Strategic partners: International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
Beneficiaries: Small and medium-sized enterprises, IPR experts, private sector and its constitutional bodies, civil society
Duration: 2010 - 2012
Programme Website: www.inwent.org/train4trade/
Capacity Building in Innovative Information and Communication Technologies through Free and Open Source Software in Southern and East Africa
Objective: Fostering small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) in the field of Free and Open Source Software through regional networking and strengthening of consulting capacities of ICT associations and training institutions.
Region: Southern and East Africa
Strategic partners: The Free Software and Open Source Foundation for Africa (FOSSFA), other regional and national ICT-associations, ICT-training institutions, universities and other change agents
Beneficiaries: African ICT-SME and their customers, especially national public administrations and SME
Duration: 2008 - 2010
Programme Website: www.ict-innovation.fossfa.net
Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) in Southeast Asia
Objective: Promotion of free and open source software (FOSS) for development in Southeast Asia
Countries: Cambodia, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam
Local Partners: FOSS developers, Software related businesses, public institutions
Duration: 2005 – 2008
Network Website: www.it-foss.org
IT for Southeast Asian Cooperatives
Objective: Provision of basic and advanced ICT training for poverty-oriented cooperatives and stimulation of online cooperation; focus on women cooperative members
Countries: Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand
Local Partners: Regional and national umbrella associations of cooperatives
Duration of InWEnt support: 2004 – 2007
Network Website: www.it-coops.org
Information Technology in African Business
Objective: Promotion of ICT development, local and regional business cooperation and knowledge exchange within the SADC region
Countries: Angola, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia
Local Partners: ICT related businesses and consultants, ICT training institutions, universities and governmental bodies
Status: In networking phase
Financing phase: 2001 – 2006
Network Website: www.it-ab.org
Information Technology in Asian Business
Objective: Promotion of ICT development and ICT training, local and regional business cooperation and knowledge exchange
Countries: Cambodia, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam
Local Partners: ICT related businesses and consultants, ICT training institutions, and universities
Status: In networking phase
Financing phase: 2002 - 2004
Network Website: it-asia Website [information as of 2004]
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Wanted: Learning material developers and training consultants for LPI [it@inwent]
Do you have experience in training others on the LPI, and/or are you part of a training institution? Then respond by 27th August 2010 to become part of an exciting training materials development programme on FOSS Certification, and/or to become one of our trainers of trainers
Application Deadline is 27th August, 2010.
Media Center Update! [it@inwent]
Our Media Center is updated!!¶
Please see it@inwent's press releases and articles in the MEDIA CENTER.¶
APPLICATION CLOSED - To all Asia Source 3 applicants: Thank you for your submission to AS3! [it@inwent]
ASIA SOURCE 3 (Second call) 07-12 November 2009 Silang, Cavite, Philippines
MABUHAY! (Long live!) and get ready for Asia Source 3!
If you are a FOSS advocate, an enthusiast or end-user, a developer or even a newbie who strongly believes in building capacities and empowering humanity with the use of Free/Open Source Software, we look forward to welcome you to Asia Source 3 to connect, cooperate, and collaborate – the FOSS way.
Apply until 11th September 2009!
http://www.asiasource3.net/
Wanted: Future trainers on “FOSS Business Models for Africa” in East and Southern Africa [it@inwent]
Are you interested in building a successful business in Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) in East and Southern Africa, and in helping others to do the same?¶
Do you have a solid background in business and FOSS?¶
Do you have experience in training others, and/or are you part of a training institution?¶
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Apply until May 30, 2009!
Open Call for FOSS Experts and Consultants [it@inwent]
We look for internationally oriented free/open source software experts and consultants as specialist and coordinator for our advanced training programmes. The application questionnaire is attached to this article.
WANTED: Co-editors for materials on FOSS Business Models in Africa [it@inwent]
Are you interested in developing training materials that make the
case for exciting new business models in the area of Free and Open
Source Software in Africa?
Then respond to this call by *November 25* to become part of an
exciting programme to build African FOSS businesses.
Job Vacancy - already closed!
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Wanted: Future Trainers from Western Africa on “Free & Open Source Business Models" [it@inwent]
• Are you interested in building a successful business in Free/Open Source Software (FOSS), and in helping others to do the same?
• Do you have a solid background in business and FOSS?
• Do you have experience in training others, and/or are you part of a training institution?
-> Then respond by September 18 to become part of an exciting training programme on building businesses with Free&Open Source Software.
GIZ showcases ICT innovations at elearning Africa conference [OpenIT@giz]
“Quality, open innovation and the GC21 E-Academy” – these themes have been at the core of GIZ’s engagement at eLearning Africa, the continents largest conference on ICT for development, education and training. The ‘Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)’ reached out to the more than 1700 participants from all over the world gathering in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania from May 25 to 27.
Call for Case Studies on Intellectual Property and Open Development in Africa [it@inwent]
The Open AIR research and training project on the role of intellectual property in open development is inviting preliminary proposals for research case studies in the area of intellectual property, open innovation and collaborative creativity in Africa in cooperation with the initiative “commons@ip - Harnessing the knowledge commons for open innovation” of the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ).
Africa and Europe join forces in Training on Free Technology [it@inwent]
More networking of African IT specialists with Europe and joint building of advanced training materials – this is what a new partnership of FOSSFA's and GIZ’s ict@innovation programme with the Europe-wide ‘Free Technology Academy’ (FTA) is all about. The Free Technology Academy (FTA), financially supported by the Life Long Learning programme (LLP) of the European Commission, is a collaboration between the Netherlands-based Free Knowledge Institute and three European universities.
Wanted: Future trainers on “FOSS Certification” (LPI certified Linux Administration) in East and Southern Africa! [it@inwent]
CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS
First Regional Training of Trainers for Linux Professional Institute Certification (LPIC) Level 1 for East Africa (Code: LToT1)
Second Regional training of Trainers for Linux Professional Institute Certification (LPIC) Level 1 for Southern Africa (Code: LToT2)
DEADLINE OF APPLICATION:
22nd September 2010 for Eastern African participants
15th November 2010 for Southern African participants
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GIZ showcases ICT innovations at elearning Africa conference [OpenIT@giz]
“Quality, open innovation and the GC21 E-Academy” – these themes have been at the core of GIZ’s engagement at eLearning Africa, the continents largest conference on ICT for development, education and training. The ‘Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)’ reached out to the more than 1700 participants from all over the world gathering in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania from May 25 to 27.
Call for Case Studies on Intellectual Property and Open Development in Africa [it@inwent]
The Open AIR research and training project on the role of intellectual property in open development is inviting preliminary proposals for research case studies in the area of intellectual property, open innovation and collaborative creativity in Africa in cooperation with the initiative “commons@ip - Harnessing the knowledge commons for open innovation” of the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ).
Africa and Europe join forces in Training on Free Technology [it@inwent]
More networking of African IT specialists with Europe and joint building of advanced training materials – this is what a new partnership of FOSSFA's and GIZ’s ict@innovation programme with the Europe-wide ‘Free Technology Academy’ (FTA) is all about. The Free Technology Academy (FTA), financially supported by the Life Long Learning programme (LLP) of the European Commission, is a collaboration between the Netherlands-based Free Knowledge Institute and three European universities.
Wanted: Future trainers on “FOSS Certification” (LPI certified Linux Administration) in East and Southern Africa! [it@inwent]
CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS
First Regional Training of Trainers for Linux Professional Institute Certification (LPIC) Level 1 for East Africa (Code: LToT1)
Second Regional training of Trainers for Linux Professional Institute Certification (LPIC) Level 1 for Southern Africa (Code: LToT2)
DEADLINE OF APPLICATION:
22nd September 2010 for Eastern African participants
15th November 2010 for Southern African participants
Press Release: ict@innovation Training Handbook released: "Free your IT-Business in Africa!" [it@inwent]
"How can I build a sustainable business around Free and Open Source Software in Africa?"
- In order to answer this frequently asked question by young African IT-business owners, InWEnt and FOSSFA are pleased to present "ict@innovation: Free your IT-Business in Africa!” - a set of advanced training materials on African Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) Business Models for IT-enterprises.
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