Country Gateway Planning Grants
What activities does the program fund? Planning a Country Gateway, a locally-owned and operated initiative that explore the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) for development in their respective countries. The Country Gateway Planning Grants fund preparation for the Country Gateway including setting up a governance structure, building partnerships, preparing a business plan, and setting up a portal prototype.
Who is eligible? Any interested organizations. They are encouraged to contact infoDev before submitting the application on country eligibility or to discuss the status of official contacts between the World Bank Group and local authorities, with respect to Country Gateway grants from infoDev. To contact infoDev, please send an e-mail to the address below.
How to apply? Submit a proposal before March 17, 2003 for FY03. A proposal outline is found in the website. The proposal should be e-mailed or posted to the address below. Further information is available on the website.
Website: http://www.infodev.org/gateway/planning2003.htm
World Bank Unit: Global Information and Communication Technology Department.
Contact Address: The infoDev Program, The World Bank, 1818 H St. NW ,Room F5P – 156 Washington, D.C. 20433, Tel: +1 (202) 4589762, Fax: +1 (202) 5223186, E-mail: gatewayinfodev@worldbank.org
infoDev
What activities does the program fund? Using information and communication technologies for economic and social development through innovative approaches to consensus building, information infrastructure strategies, telecommunications reform, or demonstration projects. Promoting efforts to use new technology to meet the needs of the poor in developing countries.
Who is eligible? NGOs in partnership with international development organizations, governments or private sector organizations.
How to apply? infoDev has currently suspended its core grant and iCSF programs, and is no longer accepting proposals for either program. Further information is available on their website
Website: http://www.infoDev.org
World Bank Unit: Global Information and Communication Technology Department.
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