Nota a la Secretaría de la CMSI - ITU · 1 En la Resolución A/RES/56/183 de la Asamblea General...

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www.itu.int/wsis 1 En la Resolución A/RES/56/183 de la Asamblea General de las Naciones Unidas se alienta a la presentación de contribuciones y la activa participación por parte de todos los organismos de las Naciones Unidas, así como en particular, del Grupo de Tareas sobre las TIC, y se alienta a otras organizaciones intergubernamentales, incluidas las instituciones internacionales y regionales, las organizaciones no gubernamentales, la sociedad civil y el sector privado a contribuir y a participar activamente en el proceso preparatorio intergubernamental de la Cumbre y en la propia Cumbre. 2 En PrepCom-1 los gobiernos adoptaron una serie de disposiciones de acreditación (WSIS/PC-1/11, anexo 3), véase: http://www.itu.int/wsis/docs/pc1/official/arrangements_accreditation.doc . 3 Con arreglo a estas disposiciones, las solicitudes de acreditación deben presentarse por correo o fax a la Secretaría Ejecutiva como máximo seis semanas antes del inicio de cada reunión del Comité Preparatorio. Se pide a la Secretaría Ejecutiva que, con la asistencia del Servicio de Enlace con las Organizaciones no Gubernamentales de las Naciones Unidas, examine la relevancia de las contribuciones de los solicitantes, basándose en sus antecedentes y en su participación en los temas de la sociedad civil, y que formule recomendaciones al Comité Preparatorio para que éste se pronuncie sobre la acreditación de dichas ONG y las entidades empresariales que se consideren competentes y cuyas actividades guarden relación con las tareas de la Cumbre. La Secretaría Ejecutiva distribuirá una lista de las entidades cuya acreditación se haya recomendado a los Estados Miembros dos semanas antes de que se inicie cada reunión del Comité Preparatorio. 4 La Secretaría Ejecutiva ha evaluado los formularios de solicitud rellenados que se recibieron antes del 5 de enero de 2003. El presente documento contiene en su anexo 1 la lista de las ONG y entidades de la sociedad civil y en su anexo 2 la lista de las entidades empresariales, recomendadas por la Secretaría Ejecutiva para su acreditación en la presente etapa. Se incluyen también las entidades que se acreditaron provisionalmente para participar en PrepCom-1 y que cumplen con los requisitos estipulados en las disposiciones de acreditación. Documento WSIS/PC-2/DOC/9-S 3 de febrero de 2003 Original: inglés Nota a la Secretaría de la CMSI ACREDITACIÓN DE ONG, ENTIDADES DE LA SOCIEDAD CIVIL Y EMPRESAS PARA PARTICIPAR EN LA CUMBRE MUNDIAL SOBRE LA SOCIEDAD DE LA INFORMACIÓN

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    1 En la Resolución A/RES/56/183 de la Asamblea General de las Naciones Unidas se alienta a la presentación de contribuciones y la activa participación por parte de todos los organismos de las Naciones Unidas, así como en particular, del Grupo de Tareas sobre las TIC, y se alienta a otras organizaciones intergubernamentales, incluidas las instituciones internacionales y regionales, las organizaciones no gubernamentales, la sociedad civil y el sector privado a contribuir y a participar activamente en el proceso preparatorio intergubernamental de la Cumbre y en la propia Cumbre.

    2 En PrepCom-1 los gobiernos adoptaron una serie de disposiciones de acreditación (WSIS/PC-1/11, anexo 3), véase: http://www.itu.int/wsis/docs/pc1/official/arrangements_accreditation.doc.

    3 Con arreglo a estas disposiciones, las solicitudes de acreditación deben presentarse por correo o fax a la Secretaría Ejecutiva como máximo seis semanas antes del inicio de cada reunión del Comité Preparatorio. Se pide a la Secretaría Ejecutiva que, con la asistencia del Servicio de Enlace con las Organizaciones no Gubernamentales de las Naciones Unidas, examine la relevancia de las contribuciones de los solicitantes, basándose en sus antecedentes y en su participación en los temas de la sociedad civil, y que formule recomendaciones al Comité Preparatorio para que éste se pronuncie sobre la acreditación de dichas ONG y las entidades empresariales que se consideren competentes y cuyas actividades guarden relación con las tareas de la Cumbre. La Secretaría Ejecutiva distribuirá una lista de las entidades cuya acreditación se haya recomendado a los Estados Miembros dos semanas antes de que se inicie cada reunión del Comité Preparatorio.

    4 La Secretaría Ejecutiva ha evaluado los formularios de solicitud rellenados que se recibieron antes del 5 de enero de 2003. El presente documento contiene en su anexo 1 la lista de las ONG y entidades de la sociedad civil y en su anexo 2 la lista de las entidades empresariales, recomendadas por la Secretaría Ejecutiva para su acreditación en la presente etapa. Se incluyen también las entidades que se acreditaron provisionalmente para participar en PrepCom-1 y que cumplen con los requisitos estipulados en las disposiciones de acreditación.

    Documento WSIS/PC-2/DOC/9-S 3 de febrero de 2003

    Original: inglés

    Nota a la Secretaría de la CMSI

    ACREDITACIÓN DE ONG, ENTIDADES DE LA SOCIEDAD CIVIL Y EMPRESAS PARA PARTICIPAR EN LA CUMBRE MUNDIAL

    SOBRE LA SOCIEDAD DE LA INFORMACIÓN

    http://www.itu.int/wsis/docs/pc1/official/arrangements_accreditation.doc

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    5 En las disposiciones de acreditación se señala, además, que las organizaciones no gubernamentales reconocidas con carácter consultivo por el ECOSOC que deseen participar en las reuniones del Comité Preparatorio y la Cumbre informen a la Secretaría al respecto y se inscriban para participar. Por lo general, habrá que considerarlas acreditadas. La lista de dichas organizaciones no gubernamentales se distribuirá entre los Estados Miembros dos semanas antes de la reunión del Comité Preparatorio de que se trate. En consecuencia, en el anexo 3 se incluye la lista de las ONG reconocidas con carácter consultivo por el ECOSOC que han expresado su deseo de participar en las reuniones del Comité Preparatorio y en la Cumbre.

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    ANNEX I

    NGOs and civil society entities recommended by the Executive Secretariat for accreditation to the World Summit on the Information Society

    A.P.E.M.A avenue Roi Baudouin 25, Commune de la Gombe 25 Quartier CADECO 4839 KINSHASA, Democratic Republic of the Congo (T) 00-243-8937513 (F) 001-775-796-6421 [email protected], www.apemaasbl.fr.st 1998 Among its objectives, APEMA lists the following. 1) Assisting development and peace NGOs with audiovisual archives of official and unofficial meetings and other events. 2) Conducting studies of the audiovisual and demonstrating its role in complete development. APEMA organizes audiovisual training sessions and seminars open to all on a non-discriminatory basis.

    ABERT - Associação Brasileira de Emissoras de Rádio e Televisão SCN Qd. 4 Bloco B 501 Centro Empresarial Varig 70710-500 Brasília - DF Brazil (T) +55 61 327-4600 (F) +55 61) 327-4600 [email protected], www.abert.org.br 1962 ABERT, assisted by a technical council of 14 engineers, studies the diverse digital systems of Radio and Television developed in the world. ABERT assists their associates and remains independent in defending the interests of companies linked with the government. ABERT represents the small entrepreneurs of Rio and Sao Paulo.

    ACADEMIE Numérique Faculté des Sciences Juridiques et Politiques, Université Cheikh Anta Diop Dakar Senegal

    (T) +221 86 42660 (F) +221 82 61040 [email protected] 2001 Académie Numérique is an open information technology / internet / multimedia education programme for students at the Université Cheikh Anta Diop in Dakar. It was launched in November 2002 and is conducted in the form of a partnership between the faculty of law and political science and the Institut Supérieur d'Entrepreneurship et de Gestion (ISEG), a private college accredited by the Republic of Senegal.

    Action de Carême des catholiques en Suisse (Swiss Catholic Lenten Fund), Lucerne Habsburgerstrasse 44 CH 6002 Lucerne Switzerland (T) +41 210 76 55 (F) +41 210 13 62 [email protected], www.fastenopfer.ch 1961 The Swiss Catholic Lenten Fund is a donor organization of the Catholics in Switzerland. As indicated by its slogan, "We share", it is committed to working with underprivileged people in countries of the South and in Switzerland. Its administration is composed of lay people and clergy. The Fund works with various church aid organizations.

    mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]

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    Action Femme des médias pour la Justice et la Paix BP. 64 Kinshasa, Congo (Democratic Republic of the) +243 9953666 17757966399 [email protected] 2001 Our goal is to educate women, children, journalists and legal specialists to know their rights (CONGO).

    Action on Disability and Development (ADD) Road No. 3, Sector 3 13 Uttara Model Town 1230 Dhaka Bangladesh (T) +880 2 892 3722 (F) +880 2 8914550 [email protected], www.addbangladesh.org 1994 The purpose of ADD: 1. To support the development of a self-sustaining, effective, democratic and representative disability rights movement, actively promoting the rights of all disabled adults and children for inclusion in society. 2. To influence policy makers and development organizations to include the rights and needs of disabled people in all their activities.

    Action Plus ONG BP:287 Ouidah Benin (T) +229 34 14 70 (F) +229 30 45 43 [email protected] 1993 To contribute to grassroots development with education, research and development, and the protection of natural resources and their ecosystems in order to defeat poverty in Benin.

    Action pour la Promotion de l'Education des Masses par l'Audiovisuel (Campaign for the promotion of public education through audiovisual media) 4839 Kinshasa 1 Congo (Democratic Republic of the) (T) +243 983 35007 (F) 001-775-796-6421 [email protected], www.apemaasbl.fr.st 1998 APEMA pursues the goal of informing and educating the broad public through audiovisual media. To this end it has the objective of assisting development and peace NGOs with audiovisual archives of official and unofficial meetings and other events.

    ADEVIM (Association pour le Développement et la Vulgarisation d'Internet au Mali) Bp:E5560 Bamako Mali (T) +223 2378 (F) +223 2255 [email protected], www.ifrance.com/adevim 2002 Promotion of new information and communication technologies, making them accessible to all as a means of introducing this new communication culture in Africa (particularly in Mali)

    mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]

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    AEGEE-Europe Nestor de Tiere 15 B-1030 Bruxelles Belgium (T) +32 2 2452300 (F) +32 2 2456260 [email protected], www.aegee.org 1998 AEGEE is the biggest interdisciplinary student organization. It promotes the idea of a unified Europe. It's main field of action cover peace and stability, higher education, active citizenship and cultural exchange.

    Africa Youth Peace Call P.O. Box EJ5 Ejisu-Kumasi Ghana +233 51 32619 +233 51 26957 [email protected], www.geocities.com/aypc2002/aypc1 1997 With the vision of peace in Africa, through political, stability, economic growth and human resources development, and the goal of enhancing conflict transformation and peace building capacities throughout the African continent, Africa Youth Peace Call was born.

    African Heritage Foundation for Human Development Shaki crescent 2 aguda surulere 01234 Lagos Nigeria +234 802 3132602 +234 1 5851514 [email protected] 1998 African Heritage Foundation for Human Development is founded to contribute to the improvement and uplifting of the quality of life of the underprivileged within the society, renewing interest in the Societal Values, Culture, and Positive Orientation through effective project management, information dissemination, capacity building, collaborative works and networking, with a view to building, promoting and strengthening the African Heritage.

    African youth for transparency Ibidun street off Ojuelegba road 42 Surulere Lagos state 234 1 Nigeria +234 802 3132056 +234 803 3379448 [email protected] www.wangonet.org/ayft 2000 Empowerment of the youth for sustainable development and transformative justice and child rights governance to help youth understand and develop positive human and civil rights actions and opinion for the future.

    AFRICOM - International Council of African Museums P.O. Box 38706, Ngara 00600 Nairobi Kenya +254 2 3748668 +254 2 3748928 [email protected], www.african-museums.or.ke 2000 AFRICOM seeks to contribute to the positive development of African societies by encouraging the role of Museums as generators of culture and as agents of cultural cohesion. It is a membership body that promotes the sharing and exchange among museums.

    mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]

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    AGRO-PME Avenue Kennedy 114 BP 10087 Yaoundé Cameroon +237 222 16 57 +237 223 96 92 [email protected] 1987 Private development agency in Cameroon, created in 1987 and specialized in promoting agri-food systems activities and SMEs; technical/economic information for SMEs in Africa

    Aid Transparency Sicap Liberte 3 Allees Ababacar Sy Villa # 1951 Dakar Senegal +221 8643976 / 20 +221 8643992 / 20 [email protected], www.aidtransparency.org 1998 Aid Transparency's mission is to monitor development assistance and contribute to the observance of transparency, fairness and the principles and ideals of democratic development in Africa. AT's mission is also to build the capacity of African NGOs and CSOs, researchers and advocates to participate in social and economic policy and governance issues.

    aidcommunications.org Chaucer Road 6 c/o Shelterproject, The Martin Centre CB2 2EB Cambridge United Kingdom +44 1 223 700776 [email protected] 2002 To develop open-source software that makes written information, available on the internet, accessible over the poorest communication networks.

    AIESEC International Teiligerstraat 126 Netherlands +31 10 443 4383 +31 10 265 1386 [email protected], www.aiesec.org 1948 Our Vision is Peace and Fulfillment of Humankind's Potential. By developing individuals, we contribute to the development of our communities with an overriding commitment to international co-operation and understanding.

    AIJF-Mali (Association Internationale des Jeunes Francophones, Section Locale du MALI) BP 3081 Bamako Mali +223 73 06 95 +223 21 40 26 [email protected], www.aijf.org 2001 1) Mobility and international exchanges 2) Human rights and democracy advocacy 3) Culture 4) Promotion of information and communication technologies 5) Involvement of young people (in particular young women) in development activities

    mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]

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    ALER - Asociación Latinoamericana de Educación Radiofónica Casilla 17-03-4639 Quito Bolivia (593-2) 2524358 (593-2) 2524358 [email protected], www.aler.org.ec 1972 General objective: ALER, in partnership with other social actors, has contributed to structuring and empowering excluded sectors, helping to build proposals and consensus, towards more equitable and democratic societies, promoting the democratization of communications and strengthening cultural identities.

    ALL INDIA UNIVERSITIES STUDENT'S COUNCIL Cant Road G.2 Charuchanmd Puri Colony, Uttar Pradesh 273001 Aorakhpur India +91 551 233 6244 [email protected] 1998 We are an educational institution.

    Alliance des Femmes Communicatrices Espace 13 août, rue Sinan Pacha, La Kasbah, Tunis Tunisia +216 560 181 +216 778 127 [email protected] Information carrier; intermediary between general public and the information/communication world.

    Alliance pour la Solidarité et le Partage en Afrique (ASPAFRIQUE INTERNATIONALE-TOGO) Rue Brazza Ancien-zongo 22 Quartier Adoboukomé Lomé , Préfecture du Golfe. 2874 Lomé Togo +228 902 2919 +228 221 5706 [email protected] 1990 Advocacy and defence of human rights, promotion of dialogue and reconciliation. Establishment of an international communication network for non-profit organizations and other organizations involved in work similar to that of AI-TOGO. Strengthen and diversify multiculturalism and athletic/cultural programmes for young people. Protection of cultural heritage, instilling active solidarity between young people.

    Alliance pour la Solidarité et le Partage en Afrique(ASPAFRIQUE-TOGO) Rue Brazza Adoboukomé 22 Rue Brazza Adoboukomé Ancien-Zongo Lomé 2874 Lomé, Togo +228 902 2919/2 +228 221 5706 [email protected] 1999 Promoting a spirit of solidarity and mutual assistance through food self-sufficiency campaigns. Membership in or cooperation with all other organizations having similar goals, whether national or international, public or private-sector. Work on village and farm infrastructure (sanitation, leisure centres, small similar business start-ups and so on).

    mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]

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    Amitié Pologne Congo Bwete avenue 150 Quartier Moulaiert, Commune de Bandalungwa 243 Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo +243 998 4602 18016973327 [email protected] 2000 Cooperation and exchange among various populations in all domains relating to the social life and the good of populations.

    Antenne suisse du Réseau Foi et Justice Afrique-Europe Pierrefleur 34, 1004, Lausanne, Switzerland +41 21 647 6579 +41 21 647 6579 [email protected], www.aefjn.org 1993 1. Lobby work in European Parliament and national parliaments in Europe with a view to positively influencing decisions that concern Africa. Lobby work with trade and industry to the same end. 2. Information about Africa and African concerns with WTO, intellectual property, debt, small-arms proliferation, child soldiers, petroleum, transnationals in Africa etc. 3. Specialized knowledge transfer to strengthen African civil society 4. Creation of information networks in Africa.

    APDT- Association for the Development of Telework (associação p/o desenvolvimento do teletrabalho Av. Miguel Bombarda 8F , Lisbon Portugal +351 21 440 9477 +351 21 441 5767 [email protected], www.apdt.org 1997 To promote and develop telework as a mean to increase quality of life for Portuguese Speaking teleworkers worldwide.

    Asociación de Comunicadores Sociales Calandria Jirón Cahuide 752 11 Jesús Maria, Lima Peru +51 1 265 6525 +51 1 471 2553 [email protected], www.caladria.org.pe 1983 To promote and develop stronger democracy through communication and education programmes for capacity-building of citizens and civil society organizations.

    Association de Commerce Equitable - ASSOCOME 2263 Lomé Togo +228 227 1762 +228 227 1762 [email protected], www.assocome.com 1998 The constant objective of our organization's work is equitable commerce and quality of work and products. We seek to promote self-sufficiency and strengthen the partners by setting up equitable commerce relations.

    mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]://www.aefjn.org/mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]

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    Association des Amis du Monde pour un Développement Durable(A.A.M.D.D) rue de la paix prolongée 158 Ablogamé BP:61206 Lomé Togo +228 227 1277 +228 222 8776 [email protected] 1998 – Fight against Aids propagation and ecological activities – Medicaid in villages – Assistance to old persons

    Association des Chrétiens pour le Développement rue Goa 42 Yolo-Sud Kinshasa/Kalama Congo (Democratic Republic of the) +243 992 1858 (001) 775 261 63 [email protected] 1995 Development: human rights, democracy, communication, health, training and education

    ASSOCIATION DES ETUDES INTERNATIONALES J.J ROUSSEAU IM BABEL ENTREE B 1ER ETAGE MONPLAISIR 1012 Tunis Tunisia +216 71 791663 +216 71 796593 [email protected] 1980 The Association des Etudes Internationales works in all domains of international relations and international law as it relates to them. Recent highlights include European-Mediterranean basin relations. The organization conducts numerous seminars on such subjects as globalization, new ITCs, human rights, humanitarian work, etc.

    Association des Informaticiens du Congo, en sigle ASSIC a.s.b.l Avenue Kabasale Tshamala 1900 3056 Kin Gombe Kinshasa Congo (Democratic Republic of the) +243 88 41532 +243 88 03823 [email protected], www.assic.cd (under development) 1987 Take part in setting up and developing the information society; promote information and communication technology transfer and utilization.

    Association e-développement (AEDEV) rue André Lefebvre 9 75015 Paris France +33 661 88 70 01 sans [email protected], www.aedev.org 2001 Promote utilization of information and communication technologies and their implementation for sustainable development.

    mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]

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    Association for Community Networking - AFCN P.O. Box 10155 VA 24060 Blacksburg United States United States +1 540 231 1619 +1 540 231 2139 [email protected], www.afcn.org 1997 The Association For Community Networking (AFCN) is an educational nonprofit corporation dedicated to fostering and supporting "Community Networking" community-based creation & provision of appropriate technology services.

    Association for Development Communication and Environment (ADCOME) P.O. Box 252 Buea, SWP Cameroon +237 78 23612 +237 33 22765 [email protected] 1998 To create awareness and encourage the use of IT's as a tool for meaningful development through the creation of local Community Internet Access Centers (CIAC) especially for schools.

    Association Jeunesse Action BP.E 2141 Mali +223 21 5813 +223 21 5813 [email protected], www.cyberbamako.org.ml/aja 1993 Vision: > Mission: AJA-MALI is a national NGO promoting employment of young people and social and economic integration of children and women in difficulty.

    Association Nigérienne pour la Promotion des Jeunes - ANPJ 12 907 Niamey Niger +227 738203 +227 732935 [email protected] , www.anpj.ne 1984 – Promotion of NICTs – Providing young people in Nigeria with awareness training and education about NICTs and their potential – Advocacy for young people – STD/AIDS/reproductive health awareness for young people

    Association of Internet Professionals Main Street 2629 Suite n°136 Santa Monica, CA 90405 United States +1 866 AIP-9700 +1 413 410 8217 [email protected] , www.association.org 1994 The Association of Internet Professionals is a member-service association whose mission is to help our membership - both individual and corporate - succeed in business through education; networking and involvement in the worldwide regional chapter network.

    mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]

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    Association pour le Développement et le bon Environnement pour la Nation (ADEN) BP 4470 Bujumbura Burundi +257 245378 / +257 211060 [email protected] , www.ifrance.org/associationaden 1998 Promote and participate in the social development of the country, provide new information technology training, provide vocational training, protect the environment, promote the environment.

    Association SONGTAAB-YALGRE Burkina-Faso [email protected] 1998 SONGTAAB-YAGRE (ASY) has the objective of promoting and developing woman-run businesses as a means to achieving full integration of women in the process of economic, social and cultural development.

    Association Tchadienne pour l'Auto-Promotion des Bacheliers (A.T.A.B) B.P.: 479 N'Djaména Chad +235 51 9164 +235 51 9707 [email protected] 1994 ATAB works to support self-help initiatives and social welfare. Its objectives include helping people achieve integratation in the labour market, providing technical and vocational training, and developing partnerships.

    Association Tunisienne AL-JISR 29 rue 18 Janvier, 1952, Tunis Tunisia +216 98 315 341 2001 The aim of the organization is to act as a cultural, social and economic bridge between expatriate Tunisians and their home country, supporting them fully with a view to developing their active contribution to social and economic progress and to conserving past achievements in terms of progress, democracy and human rights.

    Association tunisienne d'aide a la recherche scientifique sur le net avenue Habib Bourguiba 25 3eme étage 1000 Tunis Tunisia +216 98 349 459 +216 71 348 524 [email protected] 2001 Assistance in disseminating NICT awareness in scientific research; introducing young people to NICTs.

    Association TUnisienne de la COMmunication Avenue Habib Bourguiba 25 1000 Tunis Tunisia +216 98 330 033 –21 +216 71 794 949 – 21 [email protected], www.associanet.org.tn/atucom/index.htm 1985 Organization of research symposia on promises and challenges of the information society * Organization of internet training and introductory sessions for new users. Creation of NGO websites.

    mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]

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    Association Tunisienne de l’Internet et du Multimedia 66, Ave. Jean jaures, Centre Myriam, Tunis Tunisie +216 1 343 555 +216 1 343 666 [email protected];, www.atim.org.tn 1992 Goals : Pouching the internet around the country to be under the hands of students ; Discuss and study the latest technology, Make scientific documents, Create additional services, Be involved in the future path of the multimedia across the whole region.

    Association Tunisienne des services universels des télécommunications Avenue Habib Bourguiba 25 Tunis Tunisia +216 71 798405 +216 71 798143 [email protected], www.atusut.org .tn 2000 The organization has set itself the objective of becoming active as a partner of the public administration and organizations in conducting studies.

    Association Tunisienne SUP-TELECOM Tunis Tunisia www.suptelecom.org.tn We are an alumnus association for students of telecommunication universities and colleges, having the objective of maintaining and strengthening ties between successive generations of alumni and providing a framework for discussion about national telecommunication policy and communication technologies in general.

    Association Tunisienne: Sites et Monuments Tunisia To identify historical sites and monuments in order to restore them and integrate them in land development planning. To propose legislation and procedures for protection. To propose registration of new sites and monuments. (proposed by the Tunisian government).

    Associazone La Tenda Centro di Solidarieta Via Crisforo Capone 59 Piazza Carmine Amendola Castel San Giorgio (SA) 84083 84100 SALERNO Italy +39 08 948 1820 +39 08 948 2058 [email protected], www.centrolatenda.it 1981 La Tenda - Solidarity Centre is a not for profit organization established in Salerno in 1981 and aims to promote the social development through solidarity and helping people in self-promotion.

    Association des Volontaires du Monde pour un Environnement Sain au Togo(AVMES-TOGO) Bd. Jean Paul II 181 BP: 30651 Lomé Togo +228 902 5991 +228 226 8325 [email protected],www.respuplica.fr/avmes/index.html 1997 – Combat sexually transmitted diseases, especially HIV/AIDS

    mailto:[email protected]://www.atim.org.tn/mailto:[email protected]://www.suptelecom.org.tn/mailto:[email protected]

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    – Human rights advocacy, especially children's rights – – Social rights advocacy – Humanitarian rights – Education and training advocacy

    Axe Formation Korofina-sud 96 porte 561, BP 9081 Bamako Mali +223 24 98 22 +223 24 98 22 [email protected],www.penserpouragir.org 1997 Support, consultancy and training in communication and management for players in society and the economy. Development and distribution of specific content. Support of durable local development.

    BHN Association Kitashinjuku 1-1-15 Shinjuku-ku 169-0074 Tokyo Japan +81 3 5348 2221 +81 3 5348 2223 [email protected], www.bhn.or.jp 1992 Provision of humanitarian aid to developing countries all over the world and to help promote the general welfare of the global community, utilizing resources and experience in the field of telecommunications.

    BUREAU POUR LE DEVELOPPEMENT RURAL ET URBAIN ( BDRU) Croisement MOBUTU & KIVULU 29 COMMUNE DE MONT-NGAFULA BP 13728 KINSHASA 1 Congo (Democratic Republic of the) +243 99 20896 [email protected] 2000 1) Urban and rural development in Democratic Republic of Congo 2) Campaign against poverty and social inequalities 3) Training 4) Education 5) Health 6) Human laws 7) Entrepreneurship and accounting in Democratic Republic of Congo

    C.E.U. Centre for Human Evolution studies via A. Bertoloni 29, 00197 Roma Italy +39 06 807 3420 +39 06 807 7306 [email protected], www.ceu.it 1978 CEU is a multidisciplinary scientific research institute that applies an integrated scientific approach to social and environmental problems that stunt human evolution. Knowledge of the brain mechanisms that determine behaviour.

    C2N ( Community communication Networks), c/o SEWAA Mohini Road 34, 248001 Dehradun India +91 13 567 7852, 652111 [email protected], www.sewaa.org 1994 Awareness, education , networking, advocacy and connectivity.

    mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]

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    CAJAD (Centre d'Animation des Jeunes pour l'Appui au Développement) Manga william (Down Beach) 35 a coté de l'ancien dépôt Guinness 917 Limbe Cameroon +237 983 5048 +237 333 2376 [email protected] 1997 Actively involve young people in society and work attacks on human dignity, rural decline, juvenile delinquency and unemployment. ACTIVITIES: Organize cultural activities (lectures, theater, educational talks, film discussions). Organize human rights activities (enhancing awareness and educating young people about human rights).

    Camara de Diputados de la Nacion Av. Rivadavia 1850 - Piso 2 - Oficina 240 Camara de Diputados de la Nacion - Edificio Juan Carlos Pugliese C.P. 1000 Buenos Aires Argentina +54 11 6310 7189 +54 11 6310 7189 [email protected], www1.hcdn.gov.ar/dependencias/cceinformatica 2000 The Communications and Information Commission of the Argentine Chamber of Deputies is active in the approval process for legislation on any issue or project concerning licensing, regulatory regime, government and works, private or State systems, relating to internal or external communications of the nation, posts, telecommunications, broadcasting, television, social communication media and related activities, and any issue or project associated with the automatic processing of information by IT systems. The Commission has been active in the development and management by parliament of the draft laws on digital signature, computer crime, e-mail protection, and promotion of the software industry. Currently, the Commission is analysing the development of draft laws on e-commerce and establishment of the national information society system.

    Cameroon Association for Computer Science and Information Technology (CACSCIT) PO Box 645 Mankon Bamenda Cameroon +237 771 1236 +237 336 1570 [email protected] 1996 Sensitisation and ICT education.

    Carleton University Colonel By Drive 1125 School of Social Work K1S 5B6 Ottawa Canada +1 613 520 2600 x7499 +1 613 832 0991 [email protected], www.carleton.ca 1942 Carleton University has built a strong reputation for excellence in high technology, and public affairs and management and we're a leading innovator in undergraduate education. Recently, we've introduced many new degree programs that reflect our strengths and focus on the kind of knowledge and expertise that students urgently need in this changing world.

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    Carrefour mondial de l'Internet citoyen (CMIC) 4560B St-Laurent Montréal, Québec Canada +1 514 847 0745 +! 514 847 8818 [email protected], www.globalcn2002.ca 2001 The World Forum on Community Networking is an international NGO based in Montréal. Its board is made up of representatives of citizens' groups, people's and artist's groups, unionsfrom across Canada, and technical representatives.

    Catholic Media Council PO Box 102104 D-52021 Aachen Germany +49 701504 +49 701537 [email protected] www.cameco.org 1969 We are concerned with empowering community media initiatives; supporting the networking of church and community media in developing countries; fostering the development of professional skills as well as the worldwide exchange of experiences among communicators; developing concepts for long-term self-sustainability of media initiatives; lobbying for and networking of community media at national and international levels.

    CENTEF - Université de Lausanne Bâtiment Provence . 12 chemin de la Colline 1015 Lausanne Switzerland +41 21 692 3821 +41 21 692 3805 [email protected], www.centef.ch 2000 Conception, construction and evaluation of multimedia and on-line educational products targeted on the one hand to university teaching audiences, on the other hand to general public.

    Center for Civic Networking Mullis St. 650 Suite 203, Friday Harbour 98250 Washington United States +1 360 378 1925 +1 360 378 1926 [email protected], www.civicnet.org 1994 To promote the public use of the Internet for civic participation, community economic development, health and human services, and the arts.

    Center For Global Communications (GLOCOM), International University of Japan Harks Roppongi Bldg. 2F 6-15-21 Roppongi, Minato-ku Tokyo Japan +81 3 5411 6685 +81 3 5412 7111 [email protected], www.glocom.ac.jp 1991 The Center for Global Communications (GLOCOM) was established in spring of 1991 as a social science institute specializing in the study of information society and Japan. Research focuses on the social, economic and cultural impacts of new communications.

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    Center for North American Studies - University of Frankfurt Postfach 111 932 Center for North American Studies 60054 Frankfurt am Main Germany +49 69 798 22 879 +49 69 798 29012 [email protected] 1979 Educational Institution The center was created, in order to coordinate the authority and resources within the range of the North American studies, existing in the different disciplines and specialist areas, and to furnish a constant emphasis for research and teachings. The task of the center is the dissemination of knowledge of North America in the Federal Republic of Germany by information transfer and analyses of the political, economic, social and cultural structures and developments in North America.

    Centre Africain de Recherche Interdisciplinaire(CARI) Petit Plateau des Professeurs N8 Université de Kinshasa Congo, Democratic Republic of the +243 999 9355 [email protected] 1976 We are a scholarly society specialized in the implementation of science and technology in various domains related to development. We also promote the family life and largely contribute to fighting against AIDS in our country. We produce scientific and doctrinal thoughts which are contained in different books and newsletters we publish.

    Centre Africain d'Echange Culturel (CAFEC) OCPPSP 01 BP 1396, Attention: Mr Schombé Congo (Democratic Republic of the) 229 31 5871/32383 229 32 3746 [email protected] 1980 Empowering the participants, within an intercultural context; improving the status of women; human rights advocacy and defence; environmental awareness and protection; young people's development.

    Centre Africain des Femmes dans les Médias - CAFM BP. 23342 Dakar-Ponty Senegal +221 823 8687 +221 822 4164 [email protected] or kweri2002, www.awmc.com 1997 Reinforce professional skills of African woman journalists through short courses. Participate in expanding press freedom in Africa by encouraging women to report on innovative issues.

    Centre d'action pour le droit à l'éducation (CADRE) BP. 3792, Kinshasa Congo (Democratic Republic of the) +243 981 71294 [email protected] 2000 Combating illiteracy by promoting the rights of school and university students and generally promoting young people.

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    Centre de recherches pour le développement international PO Box 8500, Ottawa, ON K1G 3H9 Canada Tel: +1 613 236 6163 [email protected], www.idrc.ca/ 1970 To initiate, encourage, support, and conduct research into the problems of the developing regions of the world and into the means for applying and adapting scientific, technical, and other knowledge to the economic and social advancement of those regions.

    Centre d'Etudes d'Afrique Noire(CEAN) programme AFRICA'NTI, UMR 5115 CNRS - Institut Allée Ausone 11 Institut d'Etudes Politiques, Domaine Universitaire de Bordeaux France +33 556 844 +33 556 844 [email protected], www.cean.u-bordeaux.fr/ 1958 Research in politics, society, international relations in the South.

    Centre for Development Communication 4/174 SFS Mansarovar 302020 Jaipur India +91 141 239 6789 +91 141 274 0583 [email protected], www.cdcindia.i-p.com 1995 Improvement in Quality of Life through Communication and Professional approach. Organization is working with 3 target groups. Adolescents, women and most deprived segment of society i.e. Scheduled Caste. Major work is integrated empowerment through dignity of life and generating dignified employment for this segment.

    Centre for Energy Policy and Economics (CEPE)/Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zürich Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Zurich Switzerland +41 1 632 4195 +41 1 632 1050 [email protected], www.cepe.ethz.ch 1999 Research and education.

    Centre for Mass Communication Research, University of Leicester Regent Road 104, LE1 7LT LEICESTER United Kingdom +44 116 252 3861/3 +44 116 252 3874 [email protected], www.le.ac.uk/cmcr 1957 Advancement of knowledge; cultivate synergy between research and teaching; make available knowledge and expertise to international, national and local communities through publication, technology transfer and knowledge dissemination.

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    Center for the Digital Society Thomas Building, 002j Penn. State/IST, University Park, 16802 PA United States +1 814 865 4450 +1 814 865 6426 [email protected] ist.psu.edu 2002 Research and education on the emergence of the digital society.

    Centre of Community Networking and Information Policy Studies (CCNS) Fontanka emb., 15-707, 191011 St. Petersburg Russia +7 812 310 7929 +7 812 310 7929 [email protected], www.communities.org.ru 2001 CCNS is an independent research center for realization of the research programs and practical work in the field of using of Information and Communication Technologies for development of civil society in the regions of Russian Federation.

    Centro de Teletrabajo y Teleformación - Universidad de Buenos Aires Argentina www.caminandoutopias.org.ar, http://www.cami 2000 Our organization strives to promote telework and publicize the implications of the information society for employment; to train people in telework for the information society, above all youth, women, vulnerable groups such as the disabled, HIV positive and the long-term unemployed; and to research the impact of ICTs on work.

    Cercle de Réflexion pour l'Informatique Citoyenne (CRIC) Route de Rosso 234 Université Gaston Berger B.P. 234 Saint-Louis l Senegal 1.000454453 0.999998444 [email protected] 2000 Our organization is a multi-disciplinary group of investigation including various fields of research : Applied Mathematics, Physical Environment, Computer Sciences, Cultural Sociology. We think about Information Society in relation with our fields of interest.

    CERTIL Confédération Européenne Radios et Télévisions Indépendantes et Locales av. Marnix 30 1000 Brussels Belgium +32 2 289 6230 +32 2 289 6235 [email protected], www.certil.net 2001 The main objectives of CERTIL are among others: To defend the freedom of audio-visual communication; To promote close-range audio-visual communication and to strive for the adoption of technical, economic and professional rules that are favorable to the enterprises exploiting the close-range presentation methods; To favor the exchange of technical know-how and access to new technologies.

    Chaire de Recherche du Canada en Mondialisation, Citoyenneté et Démocratie Université du Québec à Montréal, Succursale Centre-Ville 8888 Montréal(QC), H3C 3P8 Canada +1 514 987 3000 +1 514 987 7870

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    [email protected], www.chaire-mcd.ca 2001 Our goal is to offer a general model of the new forms of institutionalization in developed democratic societies. Our work is concerned with the transformations undergone in various institutional spheres typical of modern societies, and with emerging new citizenship paradigms.

    CIRDES (Centre international de recherche développement sur l'élevage en milieu sub-humide) 01 BP 454 Bobo Dioulasso Burkina Faso 97 20 53 / 97 22 97 23 20 [email protected], coral.lili.uni-bielefeld.de/~kofi/cirdinfo.html 1994 Research into animal breeding in subhumid zones, research into animal trypanosomiasis, etc.

    Cités Unies France rue Christiani, 9 75018 Paris France +33 1 53 41 8181 +33 1 53 41 8141 [email protected], www.cites-unies-france.org 1975 Collection of French local communities involved in decentralized cooperation, in particular with Africa.

    Citizens' Union PAREMVASSI Al. Soustou 18 106 71 Athens Greece +30 10 361 6254, +30 10 361 6254 [email protected] www.paremvassi.gr 1995 Promotion of civil society within the framework of the E.U. - use of the internet for the development of a new form of democracy: electronic democracy. Proposals for the development of the Information Society. Activities include organization of work-groups, public talks, conferences, publication of quarterly magazine, creation and maintenance of web site, press campaigns.

    Club of Rome Rissener Landstrasse 193 Secretary General D-22559 Hamburg Germany +49 81 960705 +49 81 960706 [email protected] www.clubofrome.org 1968 The Club of Rome brings together scientists, economists, businessmen, international high civil servants, heads of state and former heads of state from al five continents who are convinced that the future of humankind is not determined once and for all and that each human being can contribute to the improvements of our societies.

    Club Culture et Technologies CCT 01 BP 4416 Ouagadougou Burkina Faso +226 31 61 88/62 +226 31 61 90 [email protected], www.bf.resafad.org/clubct 1998 Goal: Make new technologies, in particular the information highway, into a development tool for Africa

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    Activities: basic IT training – creating structures for participative IT-related advice, training and services for young people – moderating web-users' meetings and exchanges

    Coalition Internationale des Associations pour les Droits humains et le Développement Rue du Travail 11 1000 Brussels Belgium +32 47 726 6241 +32 26 123 762 [email protected], www.coalitionciad.org 2000 CIAD is an international umbrella organization of twenty-odd human rights and development groups. Its aims include human rights advocacy and defence, fostering democratic values, and protecting the rights of special groups such as refugees and exiles.

    COBEA : Centre d'observation des Economies Africaines IUT d'Orsay, Plateau du Moulon Université de Paris XI 91400 Orsay France +33 1 693 36124 +33 1 601 93318 do@[email protected], www.iut-orsay.fr/cobea/ 1990 Studies of food safety policy in West Africa. Studies of development finance, aid policies and their effectiveness. International trade and development (southeast Asia, western Africa).

    COIN Internet Academy Cnr East and Fitzroy Streets 4700 Rockhampton Australia +61 7 4923 2561 +61 7 4927 0700 [email protected] 2001 To develop the demand for ICT products and services in the central Queensland region to benefit of the local community through increased community engagement, self reliance and local leadership. To determine the factors which affect the use of ICT for locals.

    Comisión Sectorial del Mercosur (Universidad de la República) 18 de Julio 1968 Montevideo Uruguay +598 2 400 6851 +598 2 400 6851 [email protected] 2000 We are an educational institution.

    Commission of the Churches on International Affairs (CCIA) of the World Council of Churches Route de Ferney 150, 1211 Geneva 2 Switzerland +41 22 791 611 +41 22 798 134 [email protected], www.wcc-coe.org 1946 Basis: The World Council of Churches is a fellowship of churches which confess the Lord Jesus Christ as God and Savior according to the scriptures and therefore seek to fulfill together their common calling to the glory of the one God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

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    Communauté genevoise d'action syndicale - CGAS rue des Terreaux-du-Temple 6 1201 Genève Switzerland +41 22 731 8430 +41 22 731 8706 [email protected] 2000 Coordinates the work of Geneva republic/canton unions among each other and with those of the Geneva lake area and the Rhône-Alpes region of France. Conduct or support activities to strengthen the social standing of employees and the unemployed. Promote sustainable development.

    Communities Online (member of the GCN Partnership) Effra Road, Unit 70, Eurolink Business Center SW2 1BZ London United Kingdom +44 (0) 20 7737 +44 (0) 20 7274 [email protected], www.communities.org.uk 1998 Promoting the Information Society on a human scale. Communities Online works at a local, national and global level to address issues of sustainability, regeneration, social inclusion and healthier economies by focusing on the use of new communications technologies in communities and neighborhoods.

    Community Development Library - CDL Dhanmondi 14A House 39 1209 Dhaka Bangladesh +880 281 13769 +880 281 10254 [email protected], www.cdlbangladesh.org 1980 Developing Knowledge and Capacity of the NGOs and the Civil Society through Information/Knowledge Sharing and Advocacy.

    Community Media Association Paternoster Row 15 S1 2BX Sheffield United Kingdom +44 114 279 5219 +44 114 279 8976 [email protected], www.commedia.org.uk 1983 The CMA's mission is to enable people to establish, develop, access and become involved in community-based communication media for local and community development, empowerment, cultural expression, information and entertainment.

    Community Media Center Bridge St. NW 711, Grand Rapids, Michigan United States +1 616 459 4788 +1 616 459 3970 [email protected], www.grcmc.org 1981 The Community Media Center is a non-profit organization providing public access to radio, television, the Internet, media literacy and archiving. Citizens become members, take classes and are certified to access extensive media production equipment for non-commercial media production will then broadcast community work on FM radio, Cable TV and the Internet.

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    Community Media Network North Frederick Street 34, Dublin 1 Ireland +353 1 878 3344 +353 1 878 3206 [email protected], www.cmn.ie 1993 The aims of CVN are: to promote community development and empowerment, including both geographical and issues based communities but primarily those marginalized by society, using video and other audio visual media as a resource and tool; to promote the use of video and other audiovisual media including community television among community and issue-based groups.

    Computer Aid International 114, Belgravia Workshops, London, N19 NF United Kingdom 44 020 7281 0091 44 020 7281 0058 [email protected] 1998 Our objectives are: To maximise the volume and quality of recycled computers being re-used overseas; To increase the number of UK organisations donating their used IT equipment for recycling overseas; To identify and work with those organisations in recipient countries able to derive maximum value from recycled computers; To provide training and work experience in computer repair to people from socially excluded communities in our workshops in the UK.

    Computer Professionals for Social Responsibility (CPSR) P.O. Box 717, Palo Alto, California 94302 United States +1 650 322 3778 +1 650 322 4778 [email protected], www.cpsr.org 1981 Computer Professionals for Social Responsibility (CPSR) is an international, non-profit, non-governmental organization (NGO). Our organization is composed of over 1200 computer scientists and people in related professions who analyse technologies, development practices, and policies, using the knowledge gained to support socially responsible development and use of computer-based systems.

    Conférence universitaire de Suisse occidentale Réseau des bibliothèques de Suisse occidentale Av. de la Gare 45 1920 Martigny Switzerland +41 27 721 8585 +41 27 721 85 86 [email protected], www.rero.ch 1982 Sharing documentation resources among academic and scientific libraries in western Switzerland.

    Congo Reform Network Avenue de la Paix 155 Commune de la Gombe 243 Kinshasa Congo, Democratic Republic of the +243 98 408 755 1 775 743 2304 [email protected], www.idealist.org/africa/congo 1997 The Congo Reform Network, formerly the Congo Reform Association, was created in England in 1904 byEdmund D. Morel, a renowned English journalist, with the object of informing the English and American people about the ravages perpetrated by King Leopold II as sovereign of the Congo. Many years have passed since Congo achieved independence, but the policies being practiced have not fundamentally changed. Our aim is to work against bad governance practice.

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    Conseil de l'Ordre des Ingénieurs de Tunisie Tunisia [email protected], www.coi-tn.org/fmoi-cic 1982 Ordre des Ingénieurs has the mission of applying a professional ethics strategy for engineers, incorporating professional pride and ethics.

    Conseil Régional de Dakar Rue Ramez Bourgi x Allées Robert Delmas 1 Place de l'Indépendance B.P. 901 Dakar Senegal +221 823 8784 +221 823 8889 [email protected], www.siup.sn/cregional/regdkr/Default.htm 2000 The objectives of the Regional Council of Dakar for the 5 years to come are: – to give a progress report on the existing databases (environment, health, education, population, etc), to

    develop them and create some others if necessary. These data bases must have a support allowing the processing by new communication and information technologies.

    – to form and provide a basic trade in the field of new communication and information technologies (ex. creation and management of cyber coffees). Principal recipients: young people left the school system without qualification or diploma, handicapped people, women and illiterate girls wishing to work or evolve in the new communication and information technologies field. out by young researchers.

    Copenhagen Business School Dalgas Have 15, Department of Intercultural Communication and Management (IKL) 2000F Frederiksberg Denmark 45 38153201 45 38153840 [email protected] , www.cbs.dk 1917 The Copenhagen Business School has the objectives of contributing to the value creation of society and companies, educating graduates who are competitive in the international job market and developing research-based knowledge in partnership with other societal sectors. Within the CBS, the Department of Intercultural Communication and Management (IKL) places intercultural Communication, management and the globalisation process at the centre of its interdisciplinary research agenda.

    CREA-RJ (Conselho Regional de Engenharia, Arquitetura e Agronomia do Estado do Rio de rua Buenos Aires 40 sala 710 20070-020 Rio de Janeiro Brazil +55 021 21 2206 9662 +55 021-21 2518 0728 [email protected], www.crea-rj.org.br 1933 Any regulated profession has legislation and operating standards. To ensure that laws relating to professional functions are applied, Brazil established the so-called Councils. Being a federal country, it created Federal Councils and, for each state, Regional Councils. The Federal Council of Engineering, Architecture and Agronomy (CONFEA) is a federal non-governmental organization based in Brasilia. It brings together all of the Regional Engineering, Architecture and Agronomy Councils (CREAs), including that of Rio de Janeiro (CREA-RJ).

    CREIS (Centre de coordination pour l'Enseignement et la Recherche en Informatique et Société) Place Jussieu 4 Maison de la pédagogie, Université Paris 6 75252 Paris, Cedex 05 France +33 6 88 40 5924 +33 1 44 27 2271 [email protected], www.creis.sgdg.org 1984 Major objectives: conduct research and publish results on the interactions between ICTs and society, carry out comparisons with pedagogical experience and facilitate exchanges in the domain of computers and society.

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    Croix-Rouge genevoise Route des Acacias 9, 1211 Genève 24 Switzerland +41 22 304 0404 +41 22 300 3183 [email protected], www.croixrougegenevoise.ch 1863 – Protect life – Promote good health – Preserve the dignity of human life The Geneva Red Cross works to assist the underprivileged (people living in isolation, struggling to raise children, troubled young people, immigrants).

    CSAJ - Conseil Suisse des Activités de Jeunesse Postgasse 21 3000 Berne 8 Switzerland +41 31 326 29 29 +41 31 326 29 30 [email protected]; kfrischkopf@saj, www.sajv.ch 1931 CSAJ acts as an advocate for young people's interests in the Swiss confederation and in the public forum. Its voice is considered authoritative at the national and international scale on all issues other than educational that concern young people.

    CSDPTT Rue Raymond Losserand 148 BP 8_75261 Paris Cedex 06 75014 France +33 1 452 96789 [email protected], www.globenet.org/csdptt 1987 Promote exchange and mutual assistance between peoples, particularly through support in the area of posts and telecommunications and through development assistance in this area. Types of campaign: installation of rural community telephones; funding for cycle courier service; support for local organizations bringing NICTs to the people.

    CSI Piemonte Corso Unione Sovietica 216 State and International Projects Department 10134 Torino Italy +39 011 3168765 +39 011 3169430 [email protected], www.csi.it 1977 CSI- Piemonte is the main body representing regional Public Administration in the field of information technology and telematics. It carries out research activities, develops technologically-advanced products and services, designs applications and information systems and, since 1998, has taken on the role of technical management center for the integrated regional public administration network.

    CSIR - Council for Scientific and Industrial Research PO Box 395 Pretoria, 0001 South Africa +27 12 841 2911 +27 12 349 1153 [email protected], www.csir.co.za 1945 The nature of our business Within the framework of our mandate, we source and develop knowledge and technology that enables us to provide technology solutions and information, establish ventures and license intellectual property.

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    The DAISY Consortium c/o Swiss Library for the Blind and Visually Impaired Bourg-de-Four 34 CH-1204 Geneva Switzerland +41 1 491 2555 +41 1 492 6475 [email protected], www.daisy.org 1996 The DAISY Consortium's mission is to develop the International Standard and implementation strategies for the production, exchange, and use of Digital Talking Books in both developed and developing countries, with special attention to integration with mainstream technology, to ensure access to information for people with print disabilities.

    Development Information Network (DevNet) Ahmed Onibudo Street, Victoria Island, Lagos Pc14 Off Adeola Hopewell Street P.O. Box 9033 Lagos Nigeria +234 1 461 8953 +234 1 461 8953 [email protected], www.devnetnigeria.org 1994 We collect, package and disseminate development information as a tool for enhancing NGO intervention and development practices. We promote enduring culture of NGO networking and collaboration in the West African sub region. We raise awareness of resource available in local collections development information.

    Digital Divide Network/Benton Foundation K St. NW 1625 11th floor 20006 Washington, DC United States +1 202 638 5770 +1 202 638 5771 [email protected], http://www.digitaldividenetwork.org 1999 At the Digital Divide Network, we examine the digital divide from many perspectives. The website offers a range of information, tools and resources that help practictioners stay on top of digital divide developments. It also serves as forum where practictioners can share their experiences with colleagues around the world.

    Digital Partners Alaskan Way 2200 Suite 455 WA 98121 Seattle United States +1 206 770 9355 +1 206 374 0410 [email protected], www.digitalpartners.org 2000 Digital Partners work in regions all over the world with a particular focus on Africa, South Asia and Latin America. The 3 major programs include: Social Enterprise Laboratory - supporting and mentoring social entrepreneurs Global Classmates - linking classrooms across the world using IT for promoting global citizenship Consultations - empowering grassroot partenrs to engage with policy and IT leaders

    Diplo Foundation c/o Mediterranean Academy of Diplomatic Studies University Campus MSD 06 Msidaa Malta -21332967 [email protected], www.diplomacy.edu 2002 The main goal of Diplo Foundation is to assist all countries, especially those with limited human and financial resources, to participate meaningfully in international affairs.

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    We try to achieve this goal through the use of information technology. IT-based tools offer possibilities for effective communication and interaction, and for the creation and dissemination of information and knowledge for diplomacy and international relations.

    Dustha Manobatar Seba Sangstha (DMSS) House 11B, Road 1, Shekhertek, 2nd floor, Mommamadpur, Dhakar Bangladesh +880 2 911 6380 +880 2 801 3574 [email protected] 1990 DMSS is working to establish the economic and social rights of the disadvantaged indigenous community in the North West of Bangladesh emphasizing the indigenous women and children so that the indigenous community can live in the society with justice and can establish their rights in the society. DMSS major activities are: Integrated Development Project for Indigenous Tribal Community, ICT Skill training program for unemployed indigenous youths.

    Ecole de traduction et d'interprétation de l'Université de Genève UNI MAIL, Boulevard du Pont d'Arve 40 1211 Genève 4 Switzerland +41 22 705 8713 +41 22 705 8750 [email protected], www.unige.ch/eti/ 1941 The Geneva-based ETI School of Translation and Interpretation offers courses of study in translation (general, economic, and legal) and interpretation, along with training in terminology and computer-assisted translation (CAT).

    Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne - Group for Life Cycle Systems ENAC-GECOS, EPFL 1015 Lausanne Switzerland +41 21 693 5746 +41 21 693 5760 [email protected], gecos.epfl.ch/lcsystems 1993 Research, instruction, continuous education, post-grad education, cooperation with industry and public partners.

    ECOLO-PLUS 1231 Douala Cameroon +237 983 1422 +237 339 1651 [email protected] 1995 Environmental protection. Improving the environment to enhance living conditions for people. Promotion of individual and group initiatives for sustainable development.

    E-comtrust International Association A.S.B.L. Avenue de Tervuren 439 B-1150 Brussels Belgium +32 62 839 1125 +32 62 827 4052 [email protected], www.e-comtrust.org 2002 E-comtrust is an International initiative to establish confidence in e-business. It is focused on "Legal compliance" matched with "ICT process requirements" and "ICT security standards". The initiative brings expectations from consumers and vendors under one hat!

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    ECURIE MALOBA, Centre de Création et d'Echanges culturels Avenue LUBUMBASHI , C / BANDALUNGWA 229 Espace MUTOMBO BUITSHI ( Jardin Moto na Moto ), Congo (Democratic Republic of the) +243 98 114 905 +243 88 434 75 [email protected] 1988 The ECURIE MALOBA creativity and cultural exchange centre, created in 1988, represents the first experiment aimed at establishing a private cultural centre in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and in Africa. The organization has the goal of promoting culture and educating the general public about NICTs.

    EED - Church Development Service Ullrich-von-Hassel Strasse 76 D-53123 Bonn Germany +49 228 8101-0 +49 228 8101160 [email protected], www.eed.de 2000 Through financial contributions, personnel secondment and advisory services to churches, Christian organizations and other institutions EED strives to promote social justice, combat discrimination and stand by those affected by poverty, conflict and other disasters. In Europe EED raises awareness of issues related to these goals and their global implications.

    EgoCreaNet Telematic Network Via Maragliano 77 c/o Florence University 50144 Florence Italy +39 2 13229E-06 +39 2 13229E-06 [email protected] www.chim1.unifi.it/group/education/ 1997 EGO-CREANET is the acronym of the International Telematics no-Profit Association . we are italian representative of IEARN (www.iearn.org) thinkquest (www.thinkquest.org) Explora.

    EMA RTV (Asociación de Emisoras Municipales de Andalucía de Radio y Televisión) Italica 1 41001 Seville Spain +34 95 456 0660 / 9 +34 95 456 0660 [email protected], www.emartv.com 1984 Round-the-clock transmission of radio news and information broadcasts. Distribution of television news and information. Annually, 8 000 hours of training in vocational training and learning.

    EMPA Swiss Federal Laboratory for Materials Testing and Research Lerchenfeldstr 5 CH-9014 St.Gallen Switzerland +41 27 47881 +41 27 47892 [email protected], www.empa.ch/deutsch/fachber/abt245/mitarbeite 1960 Materials testing and research.

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    Enfants du Monde 1218 Grand-Saconnex , Genève Switzerland [email protected], www.edm.ch 1968 Enfants du Monde (edm), founded in 1968, has the aim of assisting and protecting children and families, independently of race, sex, nationality, religious belief and political opinions, through international aid and development cooperation.

    ENSTA Blvd VICTOR 32 75739 CEDEX 15 PARIS France +33 1 45 52 4985 +33 1 45 52 5282 [email protected], www.ensta.fr 1970 ENSTA - École Nationale Supérieure de Techniques Avancées - is a public institute for engineering education and research, located in Paris, France.ENSTA trains highly qualified engineers with a 54 comprehensive scientific knowledge, and a speciality chosen among a range of high-technology fields. Electronics, Telecommunications and Information Technology are some of the main speciality areas.

    ENTIS 2855 avenue rep K32 2066 CONAKRY Guinea +224 11 211782 +224 45 0326 [email protected] 2000 Interest: new information and communication technologies. Public education, new technologies, rural communities.

    EPFL - Group for Life Cycle Systems 1015 Lausanne. Switzerland +41 21 693 1111 [email protected], gecos.epfl.ch/lcsystems 1993 Research; telecom environmental impact studies; teaching Types of activity: postgraduate education, continuous education, research projects, industry and public partnerships.

    ePoor.org First Floor, Waheed Plaza, 52 - W, Blue Area, Islamabad, Pakistan +92 51 220 1484 +92 51 227 4039 [email protected]. www.epoor.org 2002 To facilitate Pakistani Society to engage constructively within globalization. ePoor works to facilitate a transition to an Information Society by developing the theme of knowledge in four areas: Infrastructure to make knowledge accessible in Pakistan -Information to package and organize knowledge for empowerment of communities -Reform of institutions of knowledge production & reproduction research on the cultural aspects of knowledge and globalization.

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    ETIC Nord Sud c/o Pape Diouf, rue Hoffmann 14 1202 Genève Switzerland +41 78 698 4065 +41 22 906 5947 [email protected], etic-nordsud.org 2001 ETIC Nord Sud aims at developing information and communication technologies in African countries in order to give access to a greater number of people to these technologies so as to improve their way of life. We believe this could be done by having an equal society of information to confront the problems of african society.

    European Consortium for Communications Research (ECCR) PO Box 106, B-1210 21 Brussels Belgium +32 2 412 4247 +32 2 412 4200 [email protected], www.eccr.info 2000 To provide a forum where researchers and others involved in communication and information research can meet and exchange information and documentation about their work. Its disciplinary focus will be on media, (tele) communications and information research.

    European Mountain Forum Rue Mauverney 28 1196 Gland Switzerland +41 22 999 0124 +41 22 999 0010 [email protected], www.mtnforum.org/europe 1998 The European Mountain Forum is part of the global Mountain Forum. The mission of the European Mountain Forum is to promote the idea, processes and best practices of sustainable development in the mountains of Europe and to raise awareness of the importance of these mountains to Europeans mainly through the internet.

    European Satellite Operators Association - ESOA Pl. du Champ de Mars 5 20th Floor Bastion Tower B-1050 Brussels Belgium +32 2 550 3575 +32 2 550 3535 [email protected], www.esoa.net 2002 The European Satellite Operators Association (ESOA) is a non-profit organization based in Brussels, Belgium, whose objectives include representing its member's interests in key political, regulatory and commercial forums both within Europe and internationally and ensuring that satellite services play a key role in European Space Policy.

    Facultad de Salud Pública y Administración, Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia Av. Honorio Delgado 430 San Martín de Porras Lima 31 Lima Peru +51 1 319 0000 poste2280 +51 1) 381 9072 [email protected], www.upch.edu.pe 1961 The Peruvian University of Cayetano Heredia (UPCH) is a pluralistic and open not-for-profit autonomous academic institution under private law, working efficiently with the State and civil society, through the fulfilment of its core competencies of teaching, research and dissemination of culture and knowledge.

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    Faculty of Informatics and Communication, Central Queensland University 4702 Rockhampton Australia +61 49 30 6542 +61 49 30 9729 [email protected]. www.infocom.cqu.edu.au 1971 Informatics and communication education and research, community engagement.

    Fantsuam Foundation Bayanloco, Adjacent LEA Primary School, PO Box 58 Kafanchan Nigeria 8.82E+11 c/o ++ 00 44 113 [email protected], www.fantsuam.com 1996 Working with women in rural communities in Nigeria to use ICT and microcredit as tools for poverty alleviation.

    Farmapu-inter&cecotrap-rcogl B.P 4450 Kigali Rwanda +250 08 405302 +250 517372 [email protected], www.ifrance/farmapu 1981 Main objectives: vocational and university education, e-commerce and a range of services.

    Fédération Genevoise de Coopération Rue Amat 6 CP 6 1211 Genève Switzerland +41 22 738 0488 +41 22 738 595 [email protected], www.fgc.ch 1966 Select and find funding for development and information projects for our member associations; exchange information; public information on North-South issues.

    FIAPF (Fédération Internationale des Associations de Producteurs de Films) rue de l'Echelle 9 75 001 Paris France +33 1 44 7797 +33 1 44 7797 [email protected], www.fiapf.org 1955 International advocacy and defence of collective economic, legal, ethical and cultural interests of producers of film and audiovisual materials.

    Fondation de la jeunesse Congolaise pour le Développement et la Paix Rue Mweka 3 Lemba, Kinshasa Congo (Democratic Republic of the) +243 89 48547 +243 134024 et [email protected], www.fjcdp.raganet 1999 Promote peace and development, educate the general public new information and communication technologies, etc.

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    Fondation Hirondelle Rue Traversère 3 1018 Lausanne Switzerland +41 21 647 280 +41 21 647 446 [email protected], www.hirondelle.org 1995 The mission of Fondation Hirondelle is to provide useful, impartial and independent information to populations deprived of such by a conflict or a natural catastrophe.

    Fondation Laure Congo, Democratic Republic of the [email protected], www.fondationlaure.org 2000 Promote development in the Democratic Republic of the Congo; provide support for socially underprivileged groups; promote peace in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and elsewhere.

    Fondation Orphelinat du Congo 1rue av Lumière Q Demarais C/MATETE DEBONHOMME 162 8RUE 54 DEBONHOMME 00243 12373 Kinshasa Congo, Democratic Republic of the +243 98 272 039 001 775 269 4687 [email protected] 1996 We are a humanitarian non-governmental organization involved in the protection of the rights of women and children and in a range of cultural activities: education, training, humanitarian assistance, literacy, health, social welfare and microcredit for women.

    Fondazione G.Taliercio Via IV Novembre 152 00187 ROMA Italy +39 06 692 0971 +39 06 692 09707 [email protected], www.fondtaliercio.it 1997 The Foundation has been established by Confindustria and Federmanager as a not-for-profit Organization, under the control of the Italian Labour Ministry. The Foundation has the aim to increase the enterprise attitude to innovation and development, through the life-long education of their managers.

    Forum des amis du net 13434 LIBREVILLE Gabon +241 20 1214 +241 77 4004 [email protected], www.fan.cooperation.net 2001 Empower young people by putting them in charge of their own development through training and creativeness. Promote exchanges between young people across the world for shared knowledge and expertise, turning the internet from a toy into an effective development tool.

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    FORUT- Sénégal Avenue Cheikh Anta Diop 10 Canal IV BP 8482 Dakar-Yoff Senegal +221 821 0771 +221 823 9772 [email protected], www.forut.sn 1997 Working for solidarity, peace, democracy and human rights for sustainable development. Campaigning against alcohol and drug use as hindrances to development.

    Fraternité Notre Dame 502 North Central Ave. Chicago, IL 60644 United States +1 773 261 0101 +1 773 261 6577 [email protected], www.FraterniteNotreDame.com Notre Dame is a humanitarian religious organization at the service of the most destitute. We operate free soup kitchens for the needy in the USA and in France, a free hospital for poor people in Mongolia, dispensaries and schools in Africa (Niger, Cameroon), and temporary refugee relief missions.

    Fraternité sans Frontières Avenue Kisantu 14 Commune de Bandalungwa, Kinshasa 13 243 Congo (Democratic Republic of the) +243 98 2124 00 1 50 93 52 48 [email protected] 1998 Education of mothers and young girls; training and public education in basic principles of human rights, particularly the rights of children; rural public health and the struggle against poverty.

    Fraunhofer Institut für Zuverlässigkeit und Mikrointegration Gustav-Meyer-Allee 25 Dept. Environmental Engineering, 13355 Berlin Germany +49 30 46403-130 +49 30 46403-131 [email protected], www.fhg.izm.de 1993 Fraunhofer IZM is a leading institute for advanced electronics packaging technologies. Core competencies of the department Environmental Engineering are eco-design and life cycle engineering, sustainable development for information and communication technologies, reuse strategies and technologies for electronics.

    Fundação Centros de Referencia em Tecnologias Inovadoras - CERTI Foundation Caixa Postal: 5053, Bairro Trindade, 88040-970 Florianópolis, SC Brazil +55 48 239 200 [email protected], www.certi.org.br 1984 Founded in 1984, the Reference Centers for Innovative Technology (CERTI) Foundation is a private, non-profit institution, located at the campus of the Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC).

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    Fundacion Directa C/ Zurbarïon 5 3é dcha Spain +34 91 310 4233 +34 91 310 4190 [email protected], www.fundaciondirecta.net 1995 Professional development of women, especially entrepreneurs and executives. One of the strands of this work is the information society.

    Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE) Avenida 27 de Febrero No. 329 Torre Elite, Suite 501 00 Santo Domingo Dominican Republic –1482 –4306 [email protected], www.funglode.org 2000 The Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (FUNGLODE) founded by Dr. Leonel Fernández, was a response to the concerns of Dominican citizens from academia, the private sector, and civil society. Dr. Fernández envisioned a multidisciplinary institution, which today has successfully become a national and international think-tank, linked to universities, research centers, foundations, and institutions around the world.

    Fundacion Redes y Desarrollo (FUNREDES) 2972 Aptdo, Santo Domingo Dominican Republic +1 809 682 7060 +1 809 689 3388 [email protected], funredes.org 1993 FUNREDES is a Franco-Dominican non-governmental organization devoted to the dissemination and appropriation of ICTs in the countries of the South, in particular Latin America and the Caribbean.

    Fundatelecom Av Universidad a 100 mts del comando de las FAN-Peaje (IUET-LV) s/n Conjunto res la Villa torre 3 piso 10 apto 101 Venezuela +58 2443E+11 +58 4244E+12 [email protected] 1998 Fundatelecom handles research, courses and visits and gathers resources for the development of telecommunications in Venezuela and especially at the al Victoria Experimental Technology University Institute.

    Futures Foundation International Akin Osiyemi Streetm 20A Off Allen Avenue, Ikeja Lagos Nigeria +234 17 7416 [email protected] 1995 Futures Foundation International is committed to promoting democratic ethics among youth and adults through training, public education and advocacy.

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    German Commission for UNESCO e.V. Colmantstraee 15 D-53115 Bonn Germany +49 228 60497-0 +49 228 60497-30 [email protected], www.unesco.de 1950 The German Commission for UNESCO is the national advisory, liaison, and executive body for all fields of UNESCO's program, including Information /Communication, the WSIS preparation process and "Information for All".

    Georgia Institute of Technology, School of Public Policy, Internet and Public Policy Project (IP3) School of Public Policy, MC:0345 , 685 Cherry St. , Georgia Institute of Technology , Atlanta, GA 30332-0345 United States +1 404 894 2258 +1 404 894 0535 [email protected], www.IP3.gatech.edu 1992 To perform research and education in policy issues related to the Internet. Modalities : Research, education, public forms, policy analysis.

    GERP/FMPOS/Université du Mali B.P:1805 Bamako Mali +223 228 109 +223 228 109 [email protected], www.gerpfmpos.iquebec.com 2000 Studies, research and public education in telemedicine and telepathology in Mali.

    GIMUN-SINUG rue de Lausanne 132 IUHEI/SAC 1211 Genève 21 Switzerland [email protected], www.gimun.org 1999 GIMUN/SINUG (Geneva International Model United Nations) is a simulation of the United Nations, which takes place in an academic conference setting in an attempt to recreate the atmosphere of the working groups belonging to the UN's organs and agencies. Organized entirely by students, GIMUN is conducted in UN offices for one week, with students from all countries and speakers from international relations forums around the world.

    Global Communication BPE 1833 Mali +223 734 929 +223 222 905 [email protected] 2002 Information - Public education - Communication - Marketing.

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    Global Community Networks Partnership Jordi Girona 1-3, Modulo D6,002 CANET - UPC 08034 Barcelona Spain +34 011 855 +34 017 021 [email protected], www.globalcnpartnership.org 2000 Global Community Networking Partnership is a coalition of community networks, telecenters and individuals that promote the information technologies at the community level. Initiated in 2000 in Barcelona at the First Global Congress on Community Networking, this network of networks is developing activities in the area of community access, community IT training, and citizen based policies for information society.

    Global Contract Foundation Rissener Landstr. 193 Haus Rissen 22559 Hamburg Germany +49 40 822 90 +49 40 822 90 [email protected], www.weltvertrag.org 2002 The Global Contract Foundation was established in January 2002 in Hamburg/Germany. It is dedicated to strengthen the idea of economical, ecological, social and cultural sustainability in all its necessary dimensions. The mission of the Global Contract Foundation is to support the scientific analysis of sustainable global contracts between relevant political, economical and social actors involved in a Global Governance System.

    Global e-Sustainability Initiative quai André Citroën 39-43 UNEP DTIE, Tour Mirabeau 75739 Paris Cedex 15 France +33 1 44 37 162 +33 1 44 37 147 [email protected], www.gesi.org 2001 GeSI, the Global e-sustainability Initiative, is an Initiative of information and communications technology (ICT) companies to improve the global environment and support sustainable development by promoting business practices and technologies that save energy, minimise waste and help bridge the Digital Divide. GeSI is an alliance that is unique in that it involves both telecommunications operators and suppliers.

    Global Knowledge Partnership Lot L2-I-4 Entreprise 4, Technology Park Malaysia, Bukit Jalil 57000 Kuala Lumpur Malaysia +60 3 899 62379 +60 3 899 62382 [email protected], www.globalknowledge.org 1997 The Global Knowledge Partnership is an evolving network of public, private and not for profit organizations. The Global Knowledge Partnership (GKP) is an international organization that aims to promote broad access to and effective use of knowledge and information.

    Global Resource Information Network P.O.box 30756 secretariat , Oyo State Ibadan Nigeria +234 2 810 454 481 none [email protected] 2002 A student initiative based in the University using ICT as a tool for development. Laying an emphasis on the development of members and also on how this development can have a positive impact on the surroundingcommunities and the country as a whole.

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    Global Society Dialogue Helmholtzstrasse (FAW) 16 c/o FAW Ulm 89081 Ulm Germany +49 73 15010 +49 73 1501999 [email protected], www.global-society-dialogue.org 1999 The central objective of the Global Society Dialogue is to work on a framework which can orient a globalized economy towards sustainable development for the benefit of all.

    Green front of Iran Resalat Exp.Way Azadegan Park Tehran Iran +98 21 8754266 +98 21 8738142 [email protected], www.GreenFront.org 1989 Our mission is developing both a culture of protection, preservation and renovation of the environment and a culture of peace and harmony between people and nature through public education and awareness and improving the public knowledge about Sustainable Development.

    Groupe Africain de Recherche et d'Etudes sur les Nouvelles Technologies de l'Information avenue du Président Lamine 82 Gueye,BP 11695 Dakar Senegal +221 633 4707 +221 826 9849 [email protected], www.garentic.com 2001 GARENTIC has the following objectives: conduct research and development work, knowledge transfer and technology transfer in NICTs; motivate researchers and university students in Africa to conduct their research in new communication technologies by providing them with support for their activities or educational efforts, through documentation or distance learning, as appropriate.

    Groupe de Recherche sur les Nouvelles Technologies de l'Informations et de la Communication Takhikao Près du 2ème Pont BP 1051 THIES Sénégal Senegal +221) 951 4206 +221 951 5337 [email protected] 2002 GRENTIC is an organization of journalists, documentary information specialists (documentalists, librarians, records managers), computer scientists and educators with a particular interest in new information and communication technologies.

    Groupe Internet Niger Rue de la Sirba BP 259 Niger +227 72 2464 +227 72 2327 [email protected], www.multimania.com/fianiger 1998 Organization of the annual internet festival and promotion of new information and communication technologies in Niger.

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    Groupe Jérémie avenue Ngalu 9/11 Quartier CADECO 4839 Kinshasa Congo (Democratic Republic of the) +243 89 37513 001-775-796-64 [email protected], www.groupejeremie.fr.st 2000 Groupe Jérémie is involved in civic education, promotion of peace and democracy and human rights advocacy, with an active, evangelical non-violence policy. It has given itself the mission of denouncing injustice and human rights violations, promoting and disseminating the healing power of peace, helping people overcome oppression in all of its forms as well as discrimination, tribal and otherwise, and acquire a profound respect for life.

    Groupe Pivot Développement Social Hamdallaye ACI 2000 Bamako Mali +223 290903 [email protected] 2000 Pivot cooperates with the ministry charged with solidarity development in Mali. Pivot acts as an umbrella for some sixty organizations, and aims to improve the living conditions for impoverished segments of the population. Its activities are centred on long-term poverty prevention.

    Heinrich Boell Siftung Rosenthaler Str. 40-41 10178 Berlin Germany +49 30 285 340 +49 30 285 3410 [email protected], www.boell.de 1997 The Heinrich Böll Foundation, which is associated with the Green Party, is a legally autonomous and intellectually open political foundation. Our foremost task is political education in Germany and abroad with the aim of promoting informed democratic opinion, socio-political commitment and mutual understanding.

    Management Society in Hong Kong, SAR China G.P.O. Box 8854 Hong Kong +85 2 2147 0991 +85 2 2147 0997 [email protected], www.hkkms.org 2001 Fostering information and knowledge management society in Hong Kong.

    Human Rights Information Network C/o British Council, 11 Alfred Rewane Rd. Ikoyi, Lagos Nigeria +234 1 3200271, 2 +234 1 2610210 [email protected], www.wangonet.org/hurinet 1997 Human rights of whatever category are everybody's concern, because they protect the essence of human existence and affect the values of dignity and freedom- work, health, education etc. HURINET has taken the challenge and renewed its interest in translating rhetorics to action against the remaining vestiges of infringements and violations of human rights in Nigeria.

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    I3C - Internet créatif, coopératif et citoyen avenue Pasteur 112 C/O Médias Cité 33185 Le Haillan France + 33 5 56 4785 + 33 5 56 4774 [email protected], www.i3c.asso.org 2001 Against the background of the industry, media and political elites' fascination with information technologies, I3C stands for men and women who, individually or collectively, reflect on and work with these tools, who want to create an alternative voice and an alternative approach.

    IASA International Association of Sound and Audiovisual Archives Giacomettistrasse 1 c/o Kurt Deggeller, Memoriav, 3000 Bern 1 Switzerland +41 31 350 9760 +41 31 350 9764 [email protected], www.iasa-web.org 1969 IASA supports the exchange of information and fosters international co-operation between audiovisual archives in all fields, especially in the areas of - acquisition and exchange - documentation and metadata - resource discovery and access - copyrighting.

    IFIP - International Federation For Information Processing IFIP Secretariat, Hofstrasse 3 A-2361 Laxenburg Austria +43 22 3673 616 +43 22 3673 6169 [email protected], www.ifip.or.at 1959 IFIP's principal aims are to foster international cooperation, to simulate research, development and applications and to encourage education and the dissemination and exchange of information on all aspects of computing and communication.

    Initiative du développement du Kivu Avenue Route d\'UVIRA 09 B.P. 2837 BUKAVU Congo (Democratic Republic of the) +243 08558001 001 209 436 2127 [email protected] 1997 The IDK NGO was created in 1997 in Bukavu, RDC, and has the objective to contribute to the fight against famine, poverty and illiteracy. IDK works to strategically distribute information about the economic potential of RDC and about the appropriate resources needed to, first, mobilize that potential and, second, ensure effective media access to expression and decision-making.

    IKONO-INI Youth Consultative Assembly DIBUE ROAD 42 P.O.BOX 263, AKWA IBOM STATE IKOT EKPENE Nigeria +234 80 232 9243 +234 85 203 840 [email protected] or akwanews@yaho, myprofile.cos.com/urthor 1998 We are a non-governmental, Community based, Socio Cultural and Youth Organization for campaigns towards the environmental and community well being of Ikono and Ini people.

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    Information & Communication Technology Development Program, Bangladesh (ICTDPB) Airport Road 149/A Room No. 107-108 Baitus Sharf Complex, Tejgaon 1215 Dhaka Bangladesh +880 18 243935 +880 29 122798 [email protected], womenBD.com 2001 Bridging Digital Divide in the Society & Using ICT for Development.

    InfoSud agence de presse av. de Cour 1, CP 164, CH-1000 Lausanne 13 Switzerland +41 21 612 0091 +41 21 612 0099 [email protected], www.infosud.org 1993 Build public awareness in Switzerland about solidarity and world-wide interdependence, through the distribution of articles from the press.

    Initiative Communication et Information pour le Développement (ICI-Dev) B.P. 80960 Togo +228 905 1455 +228 225 0303 [email protected], www.icidev.kabissa.org 2000 Promote greater awareness of new information and communication technologies (NICTs) and demonstrate their importance for sustainable development; promote the utilization of NICTs in all domains.

    Institut Européen de l'Université de Genève (IEUG) rue Jean-Daniel Colladon 2, 1204 Genève Switzerland +41 22 705 7851 +41 22 705 7852 [email protected], www.unige.ch/ieug 2000 IEUG is an interfaculty university centre that coordinates and promotes graduate-level European studies. It conducts interdisciplinary research on the new role of international organizations and partnerships with the private sector and civil society.

    Institut Français de Presse rue d'Assas 92 , Paris France +33 1 44 41 5793 +33 1 44 41 5949 [email protected], www.u-paris2.fr/ifp/ 1951 Its objectives: approach the media in a multidisciplinary manner, using complementary disciplines (law, economics, history, sociology, semiology, technology), bringing together researcher/educators and professionals and exploiting the synergies for a better understanding of the changing world of the media.

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