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Fwd: GSMA mWomen Innovation Fund: launch of grants for NGOs
by Gaetano Borriello 27 Apr '13

27 Apr '13

Dear all, ** ** The GSMA mWomen Programme <http://www.mwomen.org/> aims to accelerate the use of mobile technology to achieve positive social and economic outcomes for resource-poor women. We do this by encouraging an industry shift towards investing in women; increasing the availability of life-enhancing value-added services for women and promoting solutions to women’s technical and cultural barriers to adoption. We are pleased to announce the launch of the *GSMA mWomen Innovation Fund grants for Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs). Please consider applying and/or sharing with your networks*.**** ** ** *This round of grants is dedicated to NGOs (including social enterprises)*, *working in partnership with mobile network operators*. Its objectives are to:**** **· **Provide seed funding to support the design and launch of innovative products, services, marketing approaches and distribution mechanisms aimed at increasing women’s access to mobile and use of life-enhancing mobile services **** **· **Generate lessons and models of success which can be shared with the wider development community and the mobile industry**** **· **Stimulate productive partnerships between NGOs and mobile network operators. **** ** ** Please note that this round of grants is open only to NGOs. *The next round of grants for mobile network operators will be launched in the second half of 2013*.**** ** ** Attached and here<http://www.gsma.com/mobilefordevelopment/gsma-mwomen-innovation-fund-grant-…>are several tools to help you begin the application process, including: **** **· **An overview of the Innovation Fund, including objectives, the definition of success, geographic focus, submission deadlines for this round and more**** **· **A term sheet containing greater detail to help you decide whether to apply and to help prepare your concept note**** **· **A concept note template for you to prepare as the first step of the application process.**** ** ** Please note the two step, competitive process and key dates ahead:**** **· **A four-page concept note, using the attached template, is due *Wednesday, 12 June*.**** **· **Based on this submission, eligible applicants will be invited to prepare a full application, due *Friday, 16 August*.**** ** ** To help you prepare your submissions, the GSMA mWomen team offers the following services:**** **· **The team is ready to provide feedback and advice for all interested applicants. Please contact mWomengrants(a)gsma.com if you would like to schedule a call to discuss your ideas for the concept note.**** **· **We also will host a *webinar on Tuesday, 7 May from 8 – 9am, and again from 5 - 6pm UK time (BST) *for those who cannot make the morning session*.* The webinar will feature an overview of the Innovation Fund objectives and terms, as well as practical advice for preparing a competitive application and an opportunity to ask questions. Please find instructions for joining the webinar below. ** ** ** ** Please write to us at mWomengrants(a)gsma.com if you intend to submit a concept note, or with any questions you may have. **** ** ** We look forward to hearing from you!**** ** ** The GSMA mWomen team**** ** ** *To join the webinar:* * * *8-9am BST*, Tuesday 7 May, please register at https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/741641462 **** *5-6pm BST*, Tuesday 7 May, please register at https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/859342774 **** ** ** _________________________________________________________________________________ **** ** ** **** Part of GSMA Mobile for Development**** * * Read the latest mWomen blog <http://www.mwomen.org/News>** Connect with us on Twitter @GSMAmWomen <http://twitter.com/GSMAmWomen>**** Join our LinkedIn Group <http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=4476906>**** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** This email and its attachments are intended for the above named only and may be confidential. If they have come to you in error you must take no action based on them, nor must you copy or show them to anyone; please reply to this email or call +44 207 356 0600 and highlight the error. -- *Christopher Burns* *Senior Advisor and Team Lead for Mobile Access* *Office of Innovation and Development Alliances/Mobile Solutions* *U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)* *1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW 20523* Tel. 202-712-0226 | chburns(a)usaid.gov

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Fwd: Grameen Fellowship in Africa
by Gaetano Borriello 27 Apr '13

27 Apr '13

Subject : We’re Sending Programmers, like you, to Africa Are you a software engineer with strong Java or C# skills and experience with start-ups? Then Grameen Foundation wants you to join the innovation, on the ground in Africa for a one-year Fellowship! For more than a decade,Grameen Foundation has been at the forefront of the growing worldwide effort to fight “information poverty” in the poorest, most underserved communities. We are a leading player in the Information and Communications Technology for Development (ICTD) and Mobile for Development (M4D) communities. This year we have launched the Grameen Foundation Fellowship Program to support our top programs. We have re-opened the fellowship applications specially to recruit individuals who are strong in software development and current development methodologies and familiar with start-up environments* Successful applicants will either spend one-year in Uganda with our Community Knowledge Workers <http://www.ckw.applab.org/section/index> team OR one-year in Kenya supporting our TaroWorks <http://taroworks.org/> team. *All Fellows receive a stipend to cover their living expenses and lodging for the duration of the placement. * * To apply first complete the attached application (also found here<https://grameenfoundation.box.com/s/j1y5jeqdbyn0k1l8n22v>), then submit it online<https://www.smartsheet.com/b/publish?EQBCT=cf59afeb4ea14f7d9ffe77678b00be9c>along with your current resume. *Applications are due May 10th.* If you have any questions, please contact the fellowship coordinator Samantha Haviser (shaviser@grameenfoundation.org[image: Look up in Salesforce]).

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Linked Smartphones Catch the Action From All Angles
by Gaetano Borriello 23 Apr '13

23 Apr '13

Linked Smartphones Catch the Action From All Angles New Scientist (04/12/13) Hal Hodson The Massachusetts Institute of Technology researcher Eyal Toledano is developing a software system that wirelessly links smartphones together. Toledano says CoSync connects smartphones via their Bluetooth or Wi-Fi antennas, and enables multiple users to share their phones' features with other devices around them. In a test of the prototype system, six smartphones were linked, and the synchronized camera outperformed single phones in several areas. In tests, the group of phones outperformed single phones by evenly illuminating subjects and avoiding washed out, overexposed images. Flashes going off from different angles and set to go off at different times also could make for more dramatic lighting effects, or be used to avoid red eye, Toledano notes. In addition to delivering a virtual front-row experience at entertainment events, the system could have an educational application. "You could have students using their own cameras to collect data--like photos of flowers at a learning center--and sharing them in real time with their peers back in the classroom," says Penn State University's Khanjan Mehta. He also says the system could be used to quickly set up networks in refugee camps, war zones, and disaster situations to aid first responders. http://www.newscientist.com/article/mg21829125.500-linked-smartphones-catch…

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Fwd: Nairobi-based job opportunity at Sanergy
by Yaw Anokwa 23 Apr '13

23 Apr '13

Got a note from a friend in Nairobi. Looks like a great opportunity. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Tue, Apr 23, 2013 at 6:16 AM Subject: Nairobi-based job opportunity at Sanergy A company here called Sanergy is looking for a full time tech person -- I attached their description. It's a great organization working to build pay per use toilets in Nairobi's slums, and use the waste for fertilizer and energy. They're venture funded and have won a bunch of prizes from MIT and some interesting foundations, and have a team of well over 100 Kenyans and foreigners in Nairobi. The contact info for possible applicants is: Ani Vallabhaneni ani(a)saner.gy

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Tuesday: Nexleaf Analytics and mobile phone sensors
by Trevor Perrier 22 Apr '13

22 Apr '13

*What:* Dr. Nithya Ramanathan from Nexleaf Analytics on phone sensors for global health *When: *Tuesday, April 23 at 12pm *Where:* The Allen Center, CSE 203 *Abstract - Putting mobile phone sensors to work for global health and the environment* Big data represents a scientific paradigm shift. But as with other technologies, the benefits of big data will not be distributed equitably. Nexleaf is a research and development organization that builds low-cost sensors and mobile platforms to make big data more accessible. In this talk Ill describe several projects we are working on with NGOs, governments, and scientists around the world to create new sensors and data analytics that, when coupled with mobile platform based solutions, capture data that aim to improve the health and environment of people living on less than $4 per day. *Bio* Dr. Nithya Ramanathan is the President and Co-Founder of Nexleaf Analytics, and an Assistant Research Professor in Computer Science at the University of California Los Angeles. Dr. Ramanathan brings over 14 years of experience as a computer scientist, including her work in research and development at Intel and Hewlett-Packard, to the development of software architecture for mobile participatory sensing systems, with an emphasis on environmental and public health applications. Her work includes building systems for monitoring air pollution, wildlife conservation, cookstove financing, behavioral intervention, water access and coldchain monitoring around the world. Dr. Ramanathan received a highly competitive NIH Challenge Grant to develop AndWellness, a self-monitoring and self-management mobile phone application that provides real-time assessments and feedback on behavioral and environmental exposures for disease onset and progression for chronic diseases. Dr. Ramanathan received her Ph.D. in Computer Science from UCLA and holds a BS degree from the University of California at Berkeley in Electrical Engineering. She leads a number of projects with funding from the National Science Foundation, The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Google, Qualcomm, Nokia, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Vodafone Foundation, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), and the National Institutes of Health; additionally, she is a former Switzer Fellow, PopTech Social Innovation Fellow, and Rainer Arnhold Fellow.

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Fwd: Jacaranda Health is hiring a Director of Business Operations
by Yaw Anokwa 22 Apr '13

22 Apr '13

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Nick Pearson <npearson(a)jacarandahealth.org> Date: Mon, Apr 22, 2013 at 12:23 PM Subject: Jacaranda Health is hiring a Director of Business Operations To: Nick Pearson <npearson(a)jacarandahealth.org> Dear Friends, If you have a minute, it would be a great favor to me if you could help me with a challenge: Jacaranda Health is hiring a key C-level position -- a Director of Business Operations -- to help us get to scale. We have a team of 40 already in Nairobi, are delivering babies in our first maternity hospital, and will be adding another two to three hospitals in the next year. We have received awards and recognition from Gates Foundation and Grand Challenges Canada, the Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation, and the Center for Health Market Innovations. We have a great team and we need someone truly excellent to help reach our ambition of becoming the largest maternity network in East Africa and a leader in global health. If you know of anyone who might be interested -- a seasoned manager in Kenya, an experienced operations/finance person from the US looking for a second career, or someone who's run hospitals elsewhere in the world like India -- please pass along the attached JD. Meanwhile, here are a few pictures of the team and our work: https://plus.google.com/photos/114048697814732573830/albums/581007673749264… Sincerely, Nick -- Nick Pearson Jacaranda Health +254 (0) 716 534 294 US mobile: 206-799-2681 npearson(a)jacarandahealth.org www.jacarandahealth.org blog.jacarandahealth.org

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CommCare workshop in Guatemala
by neal lesh 22 Apr '13

22 Apr '13

Hi everybody, Dimagi is hosting a CommCare workshop in Guatemala on May 20-21. There is more information online (http://www.commcarehq.org/workshops/2013guate/) Please feel free to forward this blurb (Spanish below) to anybody who might be interested. Thanks very much! neal ================================= Dear Colleagues, If your organization or institution runs or supports a community worker program (community health workers, agricultural extension workers, peer educators, field researchers…etc.), come find out how you can use cutting edge mobile technology to innovate and improve your program! *On May 20th and May 21st 2013, **Dimagi* <http://www.dimagi.com/>* will be hosting a workshop on the open source mobile technology platform, CommCare, at Club Aleman (www.clubaleman.com.gt) in Guatemala City, Guatemala. *CommCare is an easily customizable platform that tracks and supports community workers’ interactions with their clients. CommCare has been deployed in 25 countries and is used by thousands of community workers to track and support their clients with registration forms, checklists, SMS reminders, and audio and video messages. This leads to better data collection, reporting, management, community education, and community-level service provision. *With CommCare, anyone can go online, create an account for free, and design and deploy their own mobile application modules adapted to their program’s needs. These modules can be loaded onto inexpensive phones and used by community-based workers in the field*. The primary purpose of the workshop is to walk through the basics of what is needed to plan and implement CommCare; how to use these freely available online tools; and learn about other use cases of CommCare in the Latin America region. *Date: *Monday May 20th and Tuesday May 21st, 2013 *Time: *9:00AM – 5:00PM *Location: *Club Aleman (www.clubaleman.com.gt) Guatemala City, Guatemala *Language: *Primary language for workshop will be Spanish; however, some of the written materials will be available in English. Basic knowledge of English recommended. *Fee: Free** *Per diems or travel stipends are not available. Participants should also bring their own Wi-Fi-capable laptop computers. Lunch and coffee will be provided daily.* ** *Who should attend?* Staff with basic computer literacy (but not necessarily IT officers) from · NGOs and IGOs · Funding organizations · Research institutions · Government agencies More information about this can be found at http://www.commcarehq.org/workshops/2013guate/ or by emailing workshops(a)dimagi.com with questions. ====================== Estimados colegas, Si su organización o institución tiene programas actuales o planificados de facilitadores comunitarios (por ejemplo: programas de facilitadores o promotores comunitarios para la salud, programa de extensión de agricultura, programas de educación, encuestadores en el terreno, etc.), los invitamos a participar y aprender sobre como la tecnología móvil puede ayudar a innovar y mejorar sus programas! ** *El Lunes 20 y Martes 21 de Mayo del 2013, **Dimagi*<http://www.dimagi.com/> * estará programando un taller sobre la plataforma open-source, CommCare, en el Club Alemán (www.clubaleman.com.gt) en la ciudad de Guatemala, Guatemala.* CommCare es una plataforma personalizable que monitorea y apoya a los trabajadores comunitarios en la interacción con sus clientes. CommCare ha sido implementado en más de 25 países y es utilizado por miles de trabajadores comunitarios en monitorear y apoyar a sus clientes por medio de formularios de registro, “checklists”, recordatorios SMS, y mensajes de video y audio. Estos procesos ayudan a mejorar la colección de data, reportes, administración, educación comunitaria, y la provisión de servicios a nivel comunitario. ** *Con CommCare, cualquier persona puede acceder online, crear una cuenta gratis, y diseñar o desarrollar una aplicación móvil adaptada a las diferentes necesidades. Estas aplicaciones pueden ser instaladas en celulares de costo bajo y utilizados por trabajadores comunitarios.* El objetivo principal del taller es de aprender los pasos básicos necesarios para planear e implementar CommCare; como utilizar estas herramientas online gratis; y aprender de diferentes casos de uso de CommCare en Latinoamérica. ** *Date: *Lunes 20 y Martes 21 de Mayo del 2013 *Time: *8:30AM – 5:00PM *Location: *Club Aleman (www.clubaleman.com.gt) Guatemala City, Guatemala *Lenguaje: *El taller se llevara a cabo en Español pero muchos materiales estarán en Ingles. Se recomiendo tener un conocimiento básico del Inglés. *Costo: Gratis. * **Nota Importante: No se estarán dando viáticos ni costos de per-diem. Cada participante deberá traer una computadora laptop con acceso a Wi-Fi. Se proveerá almuerzo y café durante el evento.* * * *Quien debe atender?* Personal con conocimiento básico de computación (no es necesario un programador IT) · ONGs · Organizaciones internacionales · Instituciones de investigación · Agencias gubernamentales Para mayor información ingresar a http://www.commcarehq.org/workshops/2013guate/ o envíe un email a workshops(a)dimagi.com con cualquier pregunta o comentario.

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NY Times: Competition Designed to Spread Basic Technologies
by Gaetano Borriello 21 Apr '13

21 Apr '13

Competition Designed to Spread Basic Technologies New York Times (04/18/13) Eric Pfanner The World Bank has organized the Sanitation Hackathon, a competition designed to identify promising solutions to address the discrepancy in access to high and low technologies in developing countries. The three winners of the competition are set to be honored on Friday in connection with the annual meetings of the bank and its sister organization, the International Monetary Fund. The hackathon took place over two days in which more than 1,000 developers gathered in 40 cities worldwide to work on their projects. The winners of the hackathon will travel to Silicon Valley for meetings with venture capitalists and entrepreneurs who are interested in the issue. "We would love it if Silicon Valley could take some of these applications and build them into sustainable businesses," says the World Bank's Chris Vein. Because six billion of the world's seven billion people have mobile phones, while only 4.5 billion have access to toilets, mobile technology is being used to help address problems in the developing world. For example, one of the hackathon winners developed mSchool, a reporting system that lets teachers, students, or parents report problems with sanitation facilities at any of Senegal's more than 2,000 schools. http://www.nytimes.com/2013/04/19/technology/competition-designed-to-spread…

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FW: ICTD 2013 call for demos
by Waylon Brunette 18 Apr '13

18 Apr '13

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Michael Champanis <michael.champanis(a)gmail.com<mailto:michael.champanis@gmail.com>> Date: Wed, Apr 17, 2013 at 10:40 AM Subject: [ict4chw] ICTD 2013 call for demos To: ict4chw(a)googlegroups.com<mailto:ict4chw@googlegroups.com> Hi all, Please see below call for demos for the ICTD 2013 conference in Cape Town. Best, Michael -- ICTD 2013 - Call for demos We welcome submissions of demonstrations for ICTD 2013. The demo session will provide students, researchers, and practitioners with an international audience for showcasing demonstrations of their work. Your demonstration may span novel hardware or software systems, video footage, or physical artifacts, amongst others. Research projects, commercial tools, or government initiatives are all welcome. Engaging, interactive demos that demonstrate real world impact are encouraged. Unlike ICTD 2013 papers, the subject of a demo may have been published previously, either in ICTD or in other venues. However, the demonstration itself should be new and interesting to the community, and should reflect work that is at least as mature as a poster presentation. At least one presenter of each accepted demo must register for the conference and be in attendance to present the demo. Authors of accepted papers and posters are also invited to propose demonstrations of their work. Submission Instructions Demo participants must submit a brief abstract (minimum of 100 words) that describes the context, novelty, and significance of the demonstration, including a precise description of exactly what is to be demonstrated (hardware, software, etc.) along with the demonstrator's technical requirements (power, internet, setup, space, etc.). Each submission should include a title; the names, affiliations, and contact emails for all authors. Each submission will be reviewed to assess the novelty of the demo and its suitability for the conference before its final acceptance. Please note, accepted submissions will not be published in the conference proceedings. To submit a demo, please use the demo application form here: http://goo.gl/Jaq15 Submission deadline is 23 August 2013. Acceptance notifications will be emailed on 6 September 2013. Contact us with any questions at: demos(a)ictd2013.info<mailto:demos@ictd2013.info> About ICTD2013 The Sixth International Conference on Information and Communication Technologies and Development will be hosted at the University of Cape Town, December 7 - 10 2013, in Cape Town, South Africa. ICTD2013 is held in cooperation with ACM SIGCHI and ACM SIGCAS. You can find more information about it at: http://ictd2013.info/ ICTD is the world's premier conference examining the role of computers and communications in social, economic and political development. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "ict4chw" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ict4chw%2Bunsubscribe(a)googlegroups.com<mailto:ict4chw%2Bunsubscribe@googlegroups.com>. To post to this group, send email to ict4chw(a)googlegroups.com<mailto:ict4chw@googlegroups.com>. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/ict4chw?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.

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Fwd: [TIER] Open Tech Institute: Field Engineers Wanted
by Yaw Anokwa 16 Apr '13

16 Apr '13

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Ryan Gerety <gerety(a)opentechinstitute.org> Date: Tue, Apr 16, 2013 at 10:39 AM Subject: [TIER] Open Tech Institute: Field Engineers Wanted To: tier(a)tier.cs.berkeley.edu Hi Everyone, The New America Foundation's Open Technology Institute seeks a Field Engineer to join our team in Washington, D.C., implementing wireless communications infrastructure for democratic organizing and economic development in communities around the world. [http://newamerica.net/node/65197] The right candidate has at least 3 years of electrical, wireless, computer or network engineering experience, or experience in an equivalent field of work. Preference given to those with experience in project management, community organizing, or wireless network deployment. An understanding of wireless networking technology and IP networking and routing is a must. Experience leading hands-on workshops or trainings for non-technical audiences is a big plus. Responsibilities - Plan and deploy wireless networks, including mesh networks based on open source mesh software (http://commotionwireless.net) - Train and educate neighborhood leaders, organizers and activists on neighborhood or community-owned infrastructure principles and planning. - Contribute to the overall planning, development, and implementation of OTI’s technical projects. - Develop documentation and materials for training non-technical individuals on installation and maintenance of wireless mesh networks. - Serve as a technical resource to OTI staff and key decision makers. - Flexibility and comfort with international travel and work. Required Qualifications - Minimum 3 years of engineering or equivalent experience. - A basic understanding of RF or electrical engineering. - Experience writing technical documentation for non-technical audiences. - Strong understanding of networking, including TCP/IP and 802.11 wireless standards. - Comfortable working in UNIX-like environments such as Linux. - Effective organizational and communication skills. - Ability to prioritize and delegate in a fast-paced environment. - A meticulous, self-motivated, and friendly nature. Desired Qualifications - Experience working internationally, especially in under-resourced environments. - Some basic construction skills, with good attention to detail and quality of work. Experience with community- or metro- scale wireless networks. - Experience engaging communities in on-the-ground organizing efforts both in the United States and abroad. - Proficiency in a language other than English. - Experience leading technical projects involving independent consultants. - Ability and desire to mentor others. Application Process Submit a resume, cover letter, writing sample (no more than six pages), and at least three references: http://newamerica.net/node/65197 (the date on this page is wrong, the positions remain open). No phone calls, please. Generous salary package commensurate with experience; excellent benefits. The New America Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. Best, Ryan -- ----------------------------------------------- Ryan Gerety Senior Field Analyst, Open Technology Institute New America Foundation 1899 L St NW, Suite 400 Washington, DC 20036 +1 202.492.8841 (c) _______________________________________________ TIER mailing list Website: http://tier.cs.berkeley.edu TIER(a)tier.cs.berkeley.edu https://www.millennium.berkeley.edu/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/tier

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