Development

One Laptop Per Child

Posted Mon, 08/10/2009 - 09:36 by Walker

At many of the TIDES demos, the One Laptop Per Childs (OLPCs), also known as the XO laptop, have been a very popular exhibit. For those who want to learn more about it, here's a great overview
http://computer.howstuffworks.com/hundred-dollar-laptop.htm

Initial Discussion threat for Info Flows and Youths in Stressed Environments

Posted Thu, 04/02/2009 - 14:06 by Lauren.Lee

Dear all, this is the first blog post that captures and harness the richness of the conversations in our email exchanges regarding info flows and Afghan youths. Please add to this discussion by editting this post (if possible), post separately on issues you deem important, or simply comment on this blog itself.

CATEGORIES TO CONSIDER

ICT and information flow’s impact on Afghanistan Youths’ behavior, world views, and perceptions:

1. cell phone and SMS uses
2. understanding of how these non-state armed groups retain passive and active support from this population first in order to effectively negate their impact

AERDO

Posted Thu, 04/24/2008 - 13:21 by johnmower

Association of Evangelical Relief and Development Organizations (AERDO)

Background

AERDO, the Association of Evangelical Relief and Development Organizations, was founded in 1978. It represents a network of more than 50 of the major evangelical Christian relief and development agencies across North America. The Board of Directors is comprised of a representative from each member agency. AERDO is managed by a ten-member Executive Committee, elected from the membership board.

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