CDG Internet Workshop
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Internet as a possibility to improve communication for private organisa-
tions
August 18th to 22th, 1997
Harare, Zimbabwe
Dear Sir/Madam,
New information technologies are in the centre of deep social changes in
almost all regions of the world. Internet and Multimedia are probably the
key technologies for the economic and social development of the first dec-
ades of the 21th Century. Information has become the 4th basic economic
factor. Developing countries have to get involved in the Internet communi-
cation now in order to prepare their role in the international information
society. The Carl Duisberg Gesellschaft (CDG) therefore planed a new
training concept dedicated to new information an communication technolo-
gies.
CDG is a German non-profit organisation which carries out advanced profes-
sional training for developing countries on behalf of the Federal Ministry
for Economic Co-operation and Development. The objective is to support the
economic and social growth in these countries, to strengthen the co-
operation with Germany and to promote the South-South exchange.
The CDG workshop on "Internet as a possibility to improve communication for
private organisations" is one of the first activities in Southern Africa in
these new training field. Since non governmental organisations (NGO's)
played the role of the avantgarde users of the Internet in developing coun-
tries, it seems useful to offer training in information technologies to
them. Private organisations can especially profit by Internet technology
they can build up networks that do not depend on physical infrastructure as
roads and transportation systems. Therefore, training in networking is
highly effective and future oriented.
What this workshop is all about
This workshop wants to promote a dialogue between organisations that have
already networking experience and other organisations that are in the proc-
ess of establishing a network or are still thinking about taking the first
steps. The workshop program includes the following topics:
- Problems of networking (access problems)
- Providing network solutions
- Regional and sector-oriented needs
- Discussing technical problems with providers
- Formulating training requirements
- Co-operation between organisations
- Introduction of necessary and useful equipment
- Basic knowledge for handing new media
- New technologies - new communication forms
Who can apply?
The workshop program is addressed to private as well as public organisa-
tions/administrations/universities who either already have network experi-
ences or are interested in establishing a network. The organisations that
apply should cover one of the following working fields:
- Promotion of small and medium size enterprises
- Environmental topics
- Organisations who deal with gender specific topics in their working
fields are especially invited to apply for this program.
The participant should be in charge of management functions in their
organisations. Fluency in English is essential.
- Internet providers are also most welcome.
Regions
The workshop is addressed to organisations from African countries South of
the Sahel Zone.
Expenses
All travel and accommodation expenses occurring in connection with the
workshop are taken over by CDG. (Insurance for accidents and sickness is
not included). The participation in the workshop is free of charge.
How to apply
Interested organisations are asked to fill in the application form and re-
turn it by 27th of June. Applications sent after that date will be consid-
ered if places are still available. We are looking forward to receiving
your application!
Dr. Sybil Demchen
CDG Germany
e-mail: berlin@denkmodell.de
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Application Form
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Internet as a possibility to improve communication for private organisa-
tions
CDG WORKSHOP HARARE, AUGUST 18TH TO AUGUST 22ND, 1997
Please return by 27th June, 1997
Name (Mrs./Mr.):
Date of birth:
Name of Organisation:
Adress/Country:
Telephone/Fax- Number:
e-mail/homepage if available:
Form of Organisation/Institution:
NGO
University
Administration
Enterprise
Provider
Business
Other
Organisation is already connected:
to a network
to an intranet (No. of PCs)
to the internet
Organisation is in the process of getting connected:
to a network
to an intranet (No. of PCs)
to the internet
Organisation is planning to get connected:
to a network
to an intranet (No. of PCs)
to the internet
Please comment at the following:
1. Short description of the activities and objectives of your
organisation.
2. Your professional position and field of activity.
3. Your personal experience with computing and networking.
4. Organisations computer equipment.
5. Benefit or expected benefit from connecting / networking.
6. Experiences / Problems with connecting / networking or planning to do
so.
7. Expected benefit for the organisation by attending the workshop.
8. Suggestions for additional workshop topics.
9. General training requirements concerning the use of the new information
technology in your opinion.
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