African Virtual University
http://www.avu.org
AVU offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs based on prioritized needs of students and education institutions at tertiary level. Certificate and diploma programs are offered in specialist areas. The following areas are considered critical for economic development and are a priority for AVU: Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, Public Health, Teacher Training, Business Management.

American Center for the Study of Distance Education, Pennsylvania State University
http://www.ed.psu.edu/acsde/
Penn State’s American Center for the Study of Distance Education (ACSDE) was founded in 1986 to study and disseminate information about distance education in all its forms. As the first center of its kind in the United States, ACSDE has helped to shape distance education practice through its publications, research symposia, leadership institutes, and moderated listserv.

Centre for Research in Distance and Adult Learning (CRIDAL) of the Open University of Hong Kong
http://www.ouhk.edu.hk/WCM/?FUELAP_TEMPLATENAME=tcSubWeb&lid=SUBWEBLIST_CRIDL_56689036&lang=eng
CRIDAL's vision is to engage in and promote research in distance and adult learning that supports the mission of the Open University of Hong Kong.  CRIDAL contributes to the field of distance and adult learning by producing quality research, fostering collaboration and promoting intellectual inquiry, and providing knowledge and information services concerning research through publication, training, academic exchange and events.

Commonwealth of Learning, Canada
http://www.col.org/
The Commonwealth of Learning is an intergovernmental organization created by Commonwealth Heads of Government to encourage the development and sharing of open learning/distance education knowledge, resources and technologies. COL is helping developing nations improve access to quality education and training.

Development Gateway (E-learning topic)
http://www.developmentgateway.org/e-learning
The Development Gateway puts the Internet to work for developing countries. We provide innovative Internet solutions for effective aid and e-government – increasing access to critical information, building local capacity and bringing partners together for positive change.

Global Distance Education Network (GDENet) (last updated in 2003)
http://www.worldbank.org/disted/
GDE Net is a knowledge guide to distance education designed to help clients of  the World Bank and others interested in using distance education for human development. GDE Net consists of a core site located at the World Bank and regional sites in all parts of the world. 

Global Development Learning Network (GDLN)
http://www.gdln.org/
GDLN is a global partnership of learning centers that use advanced information and communication technologies to connect people around the world working in development.  Initiated by the World Bank in June 2000, the Network has grown from 11 to over 70 Affiliates, most in developing countries.

Global Networked Readiness for Education Project – The Berkman Center for Internet & Society at Harvard Law School and the World Bank Institute
http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/gnre/
This project is the first global study offering multi-country analysis and data on ICTs used in schools in eleven participating countries.  The project collected data from 5000 students, teachers, heads-of-schools and computer lab supervisors about their experiences using computers and the Internet in rural and urban areas around the world.  The site offers policymakers, researchers and other interested users on-line interactive toolkits that can help in the planning and implementation process of incorporating ICTs into educational settings.

Grameen Cyber Society
http://www.grameentelecentre.org/
Grameen Cyber Society (GCS) a non-profit, community development initiative incepted in December 2003, aims to evaluate the appropriateness and usefulness of ICT mediated education and training for disadvantaged community of Bangladesh.

International Centre for Distance Learning (ICDL) of the Open University, UK
http://www-icdl.open.ac.uk/
The ICDL literature database contains bibliographic information on over 12,000 books, journal articles, research reports, conference papers, dissertations and other types of literature relating to all aspects of the theory and practice of distance education.  ICDL also has an extensive database of UK courses and programs taught by distance learning.

Information for Development Program (InfoDev)
http://www.infodev.org/
InfoDev is an international consortium of official bilateral and multilateral development agencies and other key partners, facilitated by an expert Secretariat housed at the World Bank. Its mission is to help developing countries and their partners in the international community use ICTs effectively and strategically as tools to combat poverty, promote sustainable economic growth, and empower individuals and communities to participate more fully and creatively in their societies and economies.

Knowledge and Skills for the New Economy
http://www.worldbank.org/education/kegrant/
This three-year research, analysis and dissemination activity was intended to provide the tools and knowledge for policy makers in developing countries to make informed policy choices for reforming post basic education and training systems to meet the challenges of lifelong learning.

South African Institute for Distance Education (SAIDE)
http://www.saide.org.za/Frontend/
SAIDE was formed as an educational trust in July 1992. Its explicit brief is to assist in the reconstruction of education and training in South Africa. It promotes open learning principles, the use of quality distance education methods and the appropriate use of technology. SAIDE works closely with policy makers and providers of educational programs to translate these approaches into practice.

United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
UNESCO is giving a high priority to the use of ICTs for more equitable and pluralistic development in education, aiming to (i) expand the knowledge base about the issues, both within the Organization and worldwide, (ii) work with partners and Member States to establish principles and guidance for good practice, (iii) give policy advice, and where appropriate (iv) engage in specific development cooperation.

• ICTs and Education; Secondary, Vocational, and Science Education 
• Higher Education and ICTs 
• ICTs and Education, Communication and Information 

World Links
http://www.world-links.org
World Links is a global non-profit organization whose mission is to improve educational outcomes, economic opportunities, and global understanding for youth through the use of information technology and new approaches to learning.