Communication Technology and Networking for Development
Details of the organization
Name *
World Science Project
Country *
Ghana
Website (URL)
http://worldsci.net
Type *
Civil society entities
Information about the project
Project title *
Communication Technology and Networking for Development
Title acronym
CTND
Description *
The World Science Project was created before WSIS Geneva for the express purposes of organizing the science side event for WSIS II Tunisia. Its main thrusts were to (1) provide connectivity to research organizations in Africa and south Asia; (2) to conduct connectivity surveys of scientists, educators, researchers, and professionals in low-income areas. These studies represent the only global surveys to span the entire Internet era, with information collected as far back as 1994 to the present. So far, the great benefits of connectivity have not yet resulted in the expected outcomes for social networks, particularly for women.
Project website
http://worldsci.net
Geographical coverage *
International implementation
Countries of implementation
Chile, Ghana, India, Kenya, Philippines, South Africa
Status *
Ongoing
from 26/02/2002
to
26/02/2022
Partners
University of Nairobi, Kenya Loyola College of Social Science, India Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge National Drylands Farming Research Centre, Kenya Center for Earth Science Studies, India Water Research Institute, Ghana Universidad de Conception, Chile University of the Philippines, Los Banos University of KwaZulu Natal, South Africa
WSIS information
WSIS action lines related to this project
*
E-science
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to this project
Goal 4: Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all
Goal 5: Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls
Goal 9: Build resilient infrastructure, promote sustainable industrialization and foster innovation
Project type *
Project
Programme
WSIS Thematic Meeting
