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The Communication Initiative
After nearly 28 years, The Communication Initiative (The CI) Global is entering a new chapter. Following a period of transition, the global website has been transferred to the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) in South Africa, where it will be administered by the Social and Behaviour Change Communication Division. Wits' commitment to social change and justice makes it a trusted steward for The CI's legacy and future.
 
Co-founder Victoria Martin is pleased to see this work continue under Wits' leadership. Victoria knows that co-founder Warren Feek (1953–2024) would have felt deep pride in The CI Global's Africa-led direction.
 
We honour the team and partners who sustained The CI for decades. Meanwhile, La Iniciativa de Comunicación (CILA) continues independently at cila.comminitcila.com and is linked with The CI Global site.
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Use of Information and Communication Technologies in IDRC Projects: Lessons Learned

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"This study was designed to test some of Acacia's assumptions about the role of information and communication technologies (ICTs) in development by extracting lessons from previous project experiences. The overall objective was to provide input that would help shape the design and implementation of the Acacia program initiative by answering questions about the following eight topics."

Study Contents:
  • Index
  • Executive Summary
  • Introduction
  • Policies
  • Organizations and Interactions
  • Resources
  • Barriers
  • Innovative Solutions
  • Empowerment
  • Community Involvement
  • Jobs and Economic Activity
  • Lanfranco Analysis
  • Conclusion
  • Appendices
    1. Project Abstracts
    2. People Who Provided Information
    3. Questionnaire
    4. Lanfranco Framework for Evaluating Projects that Involve Information and Communications Technologies
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