Technological innovation is changing at a rapid pace. Simple Internet applications based on free software, and services designed to improve online collaboration are now available to the public at little or no cost. These new services and online applications are known under the term "Web 2.0", they facilitate access to information, remote collaboration for the creation, sharing and publishing information.
The Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation ACP-EU (CTA) is to facilitate access to and dissemination of information in the areas of agriculture and rural development in 78 African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) countries, including Burundi.Support the adoption of Web 2.0 applications represents a great opportunity to meet this mission.
Technological innovation is changing at a rapid pace. Simple Internet applications based on free software, and services designed to improve online collaboration are now available to the public at little or no cost. These new services and online applications are known under the term "Web 2.0", they facilitate access to information, remote collaboration for the creation, sharing and publishing information.
The Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation ACP-EU (CTA) is to facilitate access to and dissemination of information in the areas of agriculture and rural development in 78 African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) countries, including Burundi.Support the adoption of Web 2.0 applications represents a great opportunity to meet this mission.
CTA in collaboration with the Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture of Burundi , and the Association Rural Youth in Action Against Poverty and Hunger (JRCPF) organizes two teams named "Opportunité learning Web 2.0 "in Bujumbura. Participants will be introduced to a variety of Web 2.0 applications and learn to use them in a practical way. They will have the opportunity to attend and take part in the practice of these innovative applications can experience the possibilities of their use in a professional setting.
The organization of these courses are part of CTA initiatives to support organizations in ACP countries so that they can have better access to information, better share and maintain their networks more efficiently.
Content of the learning opportunity:
- Web 2.0 concepts, principles, issues of access to information in developing countries;
- RSS and feed readers;
- Collaboration and knowledge production through the Wiki, Wikipedia example;
- The use of platforms like Google Docs;
- The use of social networks such as Facebook (personal account and professional page), LinkedIn, Twitter;
- The use of Skype;
- Online mapping (registration, location of institutions, etc..) With Google Map;
- Creating blogs with Blogger;
- Self-Learning 2.0: Introduction to IMARK Module "Web 2.0 and social media for development."
Eligibility - Responsibilities
Participation in the learning opportunity is free, subject to acceptance by the organizers. Selected applicants will receive confirmation of their participation.
Who can participate? Selection Criteria
- Be initiated (e) to the computer and be familiar (e) to the navigation on the Internet;
- Having a regular, or better access, own a computer connected to the Internet;
- Have an active email address;
- Able to support the logistical costs of participation in the event if necessary (see below);
- Reside in Burundi
- 50% of participants will be young (18-35 years)
- 50% of participants will be involved in the agricultural sector and rural
Applications from people playing a role related to training in their institutions will be examined carefully (to promote a retransmission of skills). Women candidates are also strongly encouraged.
Responsibilities
Participants undertake to take care of themselves the costs of their travel and accommodation (if necessary) to Bujumbura. The organizers will provide the coffee breaks and lunch during the five days of the learning opportunity.
During the event, in addition to lunch and refreshments, organizers provide CTA publications and various teaching materials.
Registration and registration closes
A person can not attend the training once. Those interested in participating must register by filling out the forms at the following addresses:
- Training of 14 to 18 October, register here. (deadline: September 27, 2013)
- Training 4 to 8 November, register here. (deadline: 06 October 2013)
Confirmation of participation organizers inform applicants of the status of their registration no later than 10 days before the start of training email.
Contact
- Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture (Burundi)
Claude Leon Sinarinzi
ICT Adviser
Telephone (+257) 79512536/77117537 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- CTA: Write to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.