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Education: ICTs have great potential to help developing countries meet the Millenium Development Goals. (Photo: World Bank)

ICTs have great potential to help developing countries meet the Millenium Development Goals.

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Many Countries Unprepared to Advance Non Formal Education (NFE) Using ICTs

17 August 2010 | To fill the gap for comprehensive and comparative information about Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) and education, infoDev launched its “Survey of ICTs for Education in India & South Asia” on 21 April, 2010, along with five thematic essays. More

ICTs provide a platform for innovative education in India and South Asia

1 July 2010 | To fill the information gap for comprehensive and comparative information about ICT and education, infoDev has published its “Survey of ICTs for Education in India and South Asia”. This survey will be a must-read for governments, donors and practitioners who plan to use ICTs in educational initiatives in the region. By gathering and comparing on-the-ground information from eight countries, illustrating successes and challenges, and drawing out key lessons learned, this report will help decision-makers to plan, coordinate, implement and evaluate successful ICT4E initiatives in India, South Asia and beyond. More

Mobile Learning, Green IT and Inclusion Key to Education in Africa

28 June 2010 | eLearning Africa, the African continent’s main event on technology-enhanced learning, is celebrating its fifth anniversary together with 1500 delegates from 80 countries. eLearning Africa is the hub for first-hand information and real-life examples of how ICTs advance the cause of education for all in Africa. More
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Cover image: Knowledge Maps: ICTs in Education
Knowledge Maps: ICTs in Education

What do we know about the effective uses of information and communication technologies in education in developing countries? More

Cover image: Monitoring and Evaluation of ICT in Education Projects
Monitoring and Evaluation of ICT in Education Projects

A Handbook for Developing Countries More

Cover image: Survey of ICT and Education in the Caribbean: Regional Trends and Analysis (Volume 1)
Survey of ICT and Education in the Caribbean: Regional Trends and Analysis (Volume 1)

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Cover image: Micro-Payment Systems and Their Application to Mobile Networks
Micro-Payment Systems and Their Application to Mobile Networks

An Assessment of Mobile-Enabled Financial Services in the Philippines More

Cover image: Using Technology to Train Teachers
Using Technology to Train Teachers

Appropriate Uses of ICT for Teacher Professional Development in Developing Countries More

Cover image: ICT-in-Education Toolkit for Policy Makers, Planners and Practitioners
ICT-in-Education Toolkit for Policy Makers, Planners and Practitioners

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Cover image: Quick guide: Low-cost computing devices and initiatives for the developing world
Quick guide: Low-cost computing devices and initiatives for the developing world

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Cover image: Survey of ICT and Education in the Caribbean: Country Reports (Volume 2)
Survey of ICT and Education in the Caribbean: Country Reports (Volume 2)

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Cover image: Quick guide: Alternative models to provide connectivity in low- and no-bandwidth environments
Quick guide: Alternative models to provide connectivity in low- and no-bandwidth environments

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Cover image: Mobile Banking: Knowledge Map and Possible Donor Support Strategies
Mobile Banking: Knowledge Map and Possible Donor Support Strategies

Joint infoDev and DfID Report More

Cover image: Village Phone Replication Manual
Village Phone Replication Manual

Creating sustainable access to affordable telecommunications for the rural poor More

Cover image: Survey of ICT and Education in Africa (Volume 2)
Survey of ICT and Education in Africa (Volume 2)

53 Country Reports More

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Enquete sur les TICs et l'Education en Afrique

Un Rapport résumé basé sur une enquête effectuée dans 53 pays More

Cover image: Results of the Randomized Evaluation of the Gyan Shala Computer Assisted Learning (CAL) Program
Results of the Randomized Evaluation of the Gyan Shala Computer Assisted Learning (CAL) Program

infoDev Working Paper #17 More

Cover image: Rethinking Education Management Information Systems: Lessons from and Options for Less Developed Countries
Rethinking Education Management Information Systems: Lessons from and Options for Less Developed Countries

infoDev Working Paper #6 More

Cover image: Improving Teaching Quality in Guinea with Interactive Radio Instruction
Improving Teaching Quality in Guinea with Interactive Radio Instruction

infoDev Working Paper #2 More

Cover image: Survey of ICT and Education in Africa (Volume I)
Survey of ICT and Education in Africa (Volume I)

A Summary Report, Based on 53 Country Surveys More

Cover image: Annual Report 2009
Annual Report 2009

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Cover image: Summary of 2010 <i>info</i>Dev Annual Symposium
Summary of 2010 infoDev Annual Symposium

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Cover image: Korean Trust Fund on ICT4D
Korean Trust Fund on ICT4D

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Cover image: ICT4E in India and South Asia - Full Report
ICT4E in India and South Asia - Full Report

Innovating and improving education through ICTs More

Cover image: ICT4E in India and South Asia - Extended Summary
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ICT4E in India and South Asia - Extended Summary

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ICTs and Education For All infoDev is developing a rich knowledge resource of survey reports, briefing sheets, handbooks, toolkits, case studies, best practice and lessons learned in ICT4E (Information and Communication Technologies for Development). Click through to our must-read surveys of ICT4E in India and South Asia, the Caribbean and Africa or take part in the lively discussions on educational technology at the EduTechDebate blog supported by infoDev and UNESCO.

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ICT in Education Toolkit
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Critical Review and Survey of ICT in Education in the Caribbean ICT in Education Policymakers Toolkit Knowledge Maps: ICTs and Education Low cost user Devices for the Poor m-Banking for the Poor Monitoring and Evaluation of ICT in Education Projects Monitoring and Evaluation of the NEPAD e-Schools Demo Project Quick Guides to ICT and Education Issues and Topics Survey of ICT for Education in India and South Asia Survey of ICT in Education in Africa Workshops on ICT and Education in the Pacific
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