May 2012 - change - Mailing Lists

Job: USAID Global Health seeks Private Sector Program Analyst
by Yaw Anokwa 08 May '12

08 May '12

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: <mhealth-request(a)lists.coregroup.org> Date: Tue, May 8, 2012 at 8:59 PM Subject: mhealth Digest Tue, 08 May 2012 To: mhealth(a)lists.coregroup.org USAID Bureau for Global Health seeks a Private Sector Program Analyst. Part of the analyst's responsibilities will be to support the Mobile Alliance for Maternal Action and other private sector partnerships focused on mHealth, innovation, market-based solutions and health systems strengthening. To apply, go to: http://www.devex.com/en/jobs/program-analyst-global-health-usaid-19227

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USDA Invites Applications for Grants to Provide Broadband Service to Remote Rural Communities
by Yaw Anokwa 08 May '12

08 May '12

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that USDA is accepting applications through the Community Connect Broadband program for grants to provide broadband service to residents of remote, rural communities. Community Connect grants are made available to the most rural, unserved and economically challenged areas. The funds are used to build broadband infrastructure. Awardees are also required to establish community centers that offer free public access to broadband. Applications must be received by June 18, 2012. More at: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?contentid=2012/05/0140.xml&con…

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Job: Social Media for Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids
by Yaw Anokwa 08 May '12

08 May '12

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: EIsong(a)TobaccoFreeKids.org The Associate Director of International Communications for Social Media develops, implements, and manages social media strategies and campaigns aimed at tobacco control policy progress in Africa, China and India. The Associate Director serves as a resource for Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids (CTFK) staff, NGOs in priority countries, consultants, and other tobacco control allies. He/She develops and implements social media strategies in collaboration with NGOs and partners in selected countries with the goal of strengthening the policy framework to reduce tobacco use, and broadening the community of stakeholders with an interest in tobacco control. This position reports to the Director of International Communications. http://www.tobaccofreekids.org/content/who_we_are/jobs/2012_04_assoc_dir_in…

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CfP: ICTs & Mobility in the Developing World
by Yaw Anokwa 05 May '12

05 May '12

---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Sat, 28 Apr 2012 20:11:21 -0700 From: Yosem Companys <companys(a)stanford.edu> To: Liberation Technologies <liberationtech(a)lists.stanford.edu> Cc: czegras(a)mit.edu, smehndiratta(a)worldbank.org, pendakur(a)interchange.ubc.ca Subject: [liberationtech] CfP: ICTs & Mobility in the Developing World Call for Papers Transportation Research Board (TRB) 92nd Annual Meeting: January 13-17, 2013 Washington, DC, USA Call Title: Mobile-driven mobility intelligence: Information and communications technologies and mobility in developing countries Sponsoring Committees: ABE90 Transportation in the Developing Countries AHB15 Intelligent Transportation Systems Call Description: The TRB Committees on Transportation in the Developing Countries (ABE90) and Intelligent Transportation Systems (AHB15) invite the submission of papers on a range of topics related to the growing role of information and communication technologies (ICTs) in mobility systems of the developing world. This paper call is motivated by the explosive growth in: personal mobile communication devices (e.g., mobile phones), the power of distributed computing capabilities, low-cost sensor devices (e.g., RFID tags), and open source programming and data movements. These and related developments are enabling the merging of mobile communications and computation capabilities with mobility systems. The aim of this call for papers is to expand and improve our understanding of the use of such technological advances in transportation systems in the developing world and their potential for fundamentally changing system performance. Specific topics of interest include, but are not necessarily limited to, the following: 1. ICTs as new sources of low cost data collection (e.g., activity surveys, use of sensors, real-time and old cell phone data for transport planning and operations); 2. Data Observatories and Crowdsourcing for planning, operations, and participation (e.g., reporting grievances); 3. ICTs as fare media (e.g., possibilities for delivering targeted subsidies and better pricing); 4. ICTs enabling mobility service innovations (including by enhancing traditional travel modes); 5. Mobility, communications and accessibility complementarity and/or substitutability 6. Role of societal factors in influencing ICTs impacts on transportation; 7. Skepticism, doubts, and critiques of the role of such technology systems. Papers for publication and/or presentation must be submitted before August 1, 2012 to the TRB web-site: http://www.trb.org/AnnualMeeting2013/AnnualMeeting2013.aspx. Submission of complete papers, conforming to TRB standards and format, is required for consideration. Papers may be submitted for presentation only. Each paper will be peer-reviewed according to TRB procedures. TRB paper specifications are found online ( http://www.trb.org/GetInvolvedwithTRB/Public/GetInvolvedSubmitaPaper.aspx) At the bottom of the TRB paper submission form, please indicate this call for papers and review by the Committee on Transportation in the Developing Countries (ABE90). Be sure to include this Committee name and number with the paper submission. For more information on this call for papers contact: Shomik Mehndiratta, World Bank, smehndiratta(a)worldbank.org Christopher Zegras, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, czegras(a)mit.edu please cc all correspondence to Setty Pendakur, Pacific Policy & planning Associates, pendakur(a)interchange.ubc.ca

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CFP: ICTs, New Media and Social Change in Africa
by Yaw Anokwa 05 May '12

05 May '12

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: *Yosem Companys* Date: Thursday, May 3, 2012 Subject: [liberationtech] ICTs, New Media & Social Change in Africa, London, 15 June 2012 To: Liberation Technologies <liberationtech(a)lists.stanford.edu> Cc: Calestous Juma <calestous_juma(a)harvard.edu> CALL FOR PAPERS ICTs, New Media and Social Change in Africa Conference organised by the Africa Media Centre Communication and Media Research Institute (CAMRI), Date: 15 June 2012 Venue: University of Westminster, 309 Regent Street, London, W1B 2UW In Africa, as in many societies, new technologies increasingly play a prominent role in the production and exchange of information. In spite of their limited penetration on the continent, new information technologies are beginning to have a noticeable effect on politics, activism, culture, entertainment and many other facets of public and private life. There is frequent usage of the Internet and of mobile devices, the rise of influential blogs and news sites, evidence of social media that are more than tools for self-presentation together with the overreliance of major newspapers, radio and television on websites for a broader and more diverse reach in ways that suggest a paradigm shift and the alteration of social values in communication practices today. Evolving media policies, attitudes and use patterns in Africa and the Global South remarkably indicate that the benefits of ICTs and New Media are not confined to the Global North alone. Key questions, however, relate to how new forms of communication technologies have advanced or subverted social change in Africa. The purpose of this one-day conference is to bring together African scholars from diverse disciplines to collectively explore the thematic issue of the transforming role of ICTs and new media. We are concerned to bring to the fore sub-themes of changing production environments, shifts in funding mechanisms, the role of audiences/users, regulation debates and the ICTs’ potential for human development. Wikileaks have, for example, shown how African governments have struggled to maintain transparency and uphold their citizens’ right to information. The Arab Spring and other manifestations of tension and struggle among governments, citizens and terrorists, call for debates on social transformation in the context of new media and ICTs. To address these and similar issues relating to the theorisation of the role and influence of new media technologies in Africa, we invite scholars to submit panel proposals and/ or abstracts in the following and related areas: - Theoretical and Conceptual Issues on New Media and Social Change - Citizen empowerment, Diasporas and new media - Social media for Social Change in Africa - Mediating history in a digital era - Human development and new ICTs - New media tools in politics, persuasion and electioneering - ICTs and Anti-Corruption Campaigns in Africa - Health Communication, ICTs and New Media in Africa - Old Media and New Media in Africa - Regulation of ICTs and new Media in Africa - Resistance, Activism and New Media Cultures in Africa - New Media Practices and Organisations in Africa - Journalism and Media Education in the Digital Age - From Audiences to Consumer-Producers - Mobile Phone Revolutions in Africa DEADLINE FOR ABSTRACTS The conference organizers welcome abstracts that feature high quality conceptual papers, as well as qualitative and quantitative empirical research papers. Abstracts from individuals including graduate students are welcome. The new deadline for abstracts is Wednesday 2 May 2012. Successful applicants will be notified by Monday 7 May 2012. Abstracts should be 300 words long. They must include the presenter's name, affiliation, email and postal address, together with the title of the paper. Please send abstracts to Helen Cohen atjournalism(a)westminster.ac.uk<javascript:_e({}, 'cvml', 'atjournalism(a)westminster.ac.uk');> PROGRAMME AND REGISTRATION This one day conference will take place on Friday 15 June 2012. The fee for registration (which applies to all participants, including presenters) will be £95 with a concessionary rate of £45 for students, to cover all conference documentation, refreshments and administration costs. Registration will open at the end of April 2012.

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The New Harvest: Agricultural Innovation in Africa, May 8, 5:30pm, Burke Museum
by Yaw Anokwa 05 May '12

05 May '12

>From http://www.world-affairs.org/ai1ec_event/agricultural-innovation-in-africa The World Affairs Council, in partnership with the University of Washington’s Burke Museum, presents a conversation on agricultural innovations in Africa with Calestous Juma, a professor and the Director of the Science, Technology, and Globalization Project at Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government. Dr. Juma will discuss the opportunities that Africa has to transform its agriculture into a force for economic growth. Reception attendees will have the opportunity to see the Burke Museum’s Hungry Planet: What the World Eats exhibit before joining in the discussion, where they can ask their own questions of Dr. Juma. Moderator: Dr. Mary Kay Gugerty, Associate Professor at University of Washington’s Evans School of Public Affairs More Information: Visit http://www.world-affairs.org/could-africa-feed-itself-by-2030/ for more information and resources on this topic. When: May 8, 2012 @ 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM Where: University of Washington, Burke Museum (Reception Only) and Kane Hall Room 120 (Lecture) Cost: Reception Member/Student: $20.00, Lecture Only Student: $5.00, Lecture Only Non-Member: $15.00

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Mobile Phone Applications for the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Sector
by Yaw Anokwa 04 May '12

04 May '12

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: <mobileactive-discuss(a)googlegroups.com> Date: Fri, May 4, 2012 at 9:09 PM Misha Hutchings <mhutchings(a)pacinst.org> May 04 11:11AM -0500 Hi everyone, Thank you to those that responded directly about knowledge sharing around mobile phone applications in the WASH sector. That is an on-going, open call, so please feel free to contact us if you see this sometime after the fact but you're interested. I wanted to advise that we're releasing a report today. Pacific Institute (pacinst.org) and Nexleaf Analytics (nexleaf.org) our WASH SMS project partners, have conducted a study on current mobile phone for development (M4D) applications to identify best practices and help inform future implementation for current and potential implementers, especially those of mobile phone for water, sanitation, and hygiene (mWASH) applications. We surveyed existing projects, including those in the WASH sector and in the region of the first WASH SMS pilot, and documented current design trends and lessons learned. The resulting report provides an overview to help inform our own pilot project in Indonesia, as well as others interested in implementing similar projects in the WASH sector. This study can be found at: http://www.pacinst.org/reports/mwash/index.htm

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List of Social Venture Competitions
by Yaw Anokwa 04 May '12

04 May '12

>From http://www.nyu.edu/reynolds/pdf/NYU%20Reynolds%20Worldwide%20SV%20Competiti… "The NYU Reynolds Program in Social Entrepreneurship is pleased to present this overview of social changemaking and related competitions and fellowship opportunities. We made this listing as comprehensive as possible and new information will be added when additional competitions or fellowships come to our attention. If you have any questions or comments, or would like to submit a fellowship or competition for inclusion in the list, please contact the NYU Reynolds Program at reynoldsprogram(a)nyu.edu; include "Listing of Social Venture Competitions and Related Fellowships" as the subject."

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Job: Technical Program Manager for the GSMA Dev Fund's mFarmer initiative
by Yaw Anokwa 02 May '12

02 May '12

---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Wed, 2 May 2012 12:31:45 -0700 From: Jeff Wishnie <jeff(a)wishnie.org> Subject: [TIER] [Job] Technical Program Manager for the GSMA Dev Fund's mFarmer initiative. To: tier <tier(a)tier.cs.berkeley.edu> Hi all, I've heard through contacts at the GSMA that this position is still open (despite an original close date of April 27)?so if you or someone you know is interested, contact them ASAP! best, Jeff ------------------------ Technical Program Manager for the GSMA Dev Fund's mFarmer initiative. Position is based in Nairobi or London. See attached job description and contact Ross Williams at GSMA to apply. >From the GSMA: "If you are interested in applying for this opportunity please email your CV and covering letter, detailing any information relevant to the position which may not already be in your CV, to Ross Williams in the GSMA Recruitment Team - rwilliams(a)gsm.org" Attachment: https://www.millennium.berkeley.edu/pipermail/tier/attachments/20120502/a77…

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Young Innovators Competition
by Yaw Anokwa 02 May '12

02 May '12

---------- Forwarded message ---------- YOUNG INNOVATORS COMPETITION - YOUR INNOVATION ON A WORLD STAGE This is your opportunity to shine a global ICT spotlight on your innovative ideas and digital creativity. Enter the Young Innovators Competition at ITU Telecom World 2012 to show the world how your fresh thinking and talent for technology can provide real-world solutions to real-world problems and change the future for the better. Showcase your innovation on a truly international stage and win the chance to access development workshops, industry expertise and the unparalleled networking potential of World 2012. * Are you 18-25 years old? * Do you have an innovative ICT-based concept or project? * Are you in need of resources to take the next step? * Are you a social entrepreneur? If your answer is yes to these questions, this could be just the competition for you. Any solution using innovative ICT to support development, from concepts to mature projects can compete to win! Finalists will be invited to join us at ITU Telecom World 2012 in Dubai, where they will receive the following: * Up to CHF 10,000 in prize money: great concepts can win up to CHF 5,000; innovative projects can win up to CHF 10,000. * Industry mentorship*: benefit from intensive one-on-one sessions with high level industry mentors, plus their ongoing support over a one-year development period. * Hands-on Workshop:* training sessions focusing on developing entrepreneurial skills. * Networking: Opportunities to build relationships with top ICT names from industry, governments, academia and peers. * Showcase at the InnovatorSpace: demo your submission to our influential audience. Enter the young innovators competition today! Click here <http://world2012.itu.int/enter-the-competition> to submit your application. Use the documents on the right hand side of this page to help prepare your application. Should you require any further information in the meantime, please contact us at: young.innovators(a)itu.int <mailto:young.innovators@itu.int> Quick Links - YOUNG INNOVATORS COMPETITION * Competition Flyer <http://world2012.itu.int/go/download/?file=Competition%20Flyer.pdf> * Competition Detailed overview <http://world2012.itu.int/go/download/?file=Competition%20Detailed%20Overvie…> * Application form <http://world2012.itu.int/go/download/?file=Application%20Form.pdf> * Business plan guidelines <http://world2012.itu.int/go/download/?file=Business%20Plan%20Guidelines.pdf> * Evaluation criteria <http://world2012.itu.int/go/download/?file=Website%20-%20Evaluation%20Crite…> * Terms & Conditions <http://world2012.itu.int/go/download/?file=Website%20-%20Terms%20and%20Cond…> * Contact the Young Innovators Programme <mailto:young.innovators@itu.int>

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