ACCESS Projects
List of APDIP projects related to access
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Ubuntu CD
- Computer Aid International and the International Open Source Network provides Ubuntu to education initiatives and ICT projects in Africa.
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e-Primers for the Information Economy, Society and Polity
- This series details the concepts, issues and trends surrounding the information economy, society and polity. It intends to raise awareness and help policy makers and planners understand the relevance of information and communication technologies (ICTs) for development, by explaining technical jargon in simple terms.
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FOSSAP 2005
- The Free and Open Source Software Asia-Pacific Consultation (FOSSAP II) will provide an effective policy level platform for the exchange of information and experiences in the use of Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) for development. There is a growing need for raising awareness on the benefits of FOSS, assistance with formulation of national policies, and case studies of FOSS implementation. The consultation will primarily target policy-makers who can influence national ICT policies.
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International Open Source Network (IOSN)
- The International Open Source Network is a Center of Excellence for Free/Open Source Software technologies and applications in the Asia-Pacific Region.
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The International Open Source Network (IOSN)
- The International Open Source Network (IOSN) promotes the adoption of free/open source software, open standards, and open content for sustainable human development in the Asia-Pacific region.
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Asia-Pacific e-Primer Series
- The e-Primer series aim to provide policy makers and opinion leaders in developing countries of the Asia-Pacific with a clear understanding of the various terminologies, definitions, trends and issues surrounding the information economy, as well as, the specific implications of ICT for their societies.
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Free/Open Source Software Asia-Pacific 2004
- The consultation is designed to provide an effective policy-level platform for the exchange of information and experiences in the use of Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) for development. Many countries, especially in the Asia-Pacific, have questions and uncertainties on the use of FOSS for development. There is a growing need for awareness raising on the benefits of FOSS, assistance with formulation of national policies, and case studies of FOSS implementation. The consultation is designed to assist policy makers with these different issues.
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Linux End User Training Materials
- The User Guide to Using the Linux Desktop, written by Nah Soo Hoe and Colin Charles, is a 50 page self-help guide designed for users with little or no computer experience. Available in soft copy for printing, interactive multimedia and bundled as a Live-CD.
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FOSS Seminars - Richard M. Stallman on the Free Software Movement and Patents
- Public Talk on the Free Software Movement and Patents by Richard M. Stallman on 1st November 2004, Singapore
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FOSS Seminars - Impact of the Free Software Movement on the Public Sector and Education by Richard M. Stallman
- Public Talk on the Impact of the Free Software Movement on the Public Sector and Education by Richard M. Stallman on 20th Oct 2004, Kuala Lumpur.
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Effects of ICTs on media transformation, education and training in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia
- Grant awarded in March 2005 to Institute of Journalism & Communication Ho Chi Minh National Political Academy to survey the extent to which ICTs have been integrated into the media industry.
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Open Source GIS/Mapping Solution for the Indian Tsunami Information Resource Center
- Grant awarded in March 2005 to Janastu to provide an open source GIS/Mapping Solution for the Indian Tsunami Information Resource Center.
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Crop Disease Forecasting System and Expert Crop-Advisory to Farmers over Information Kiosk Networks in India
- Grant awarded in March 2005 to Indian Institute of Technology Bombay to survey the extent to disseminate crop advisory and disease forecasting services to farmers in a resource-constrained environment.
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Development of ICT-Based Mobile Telemedicine System with Multi Communication Links for Urban and Rural Areas in Indonesia
- Grant awarded in March 2005 to Biomedical Engineering Programme, Department of Electrical Engineering, Institut Teknologi Bandung to survey the extent to develop a tested working mobile telemedicine system prototype.
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Community GIS, India
- Grant awarded in March 2005 to Collective Research Initiative Trust to develop an open-access spatial data infrastructure, and a set of simple tools and applications for urban planning.
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M-DOK: Mobile Telehealth and Information Resource System for Community Health Workers in the Philippines
- Grant awarded in March 2005 to SynapseHealth Solutions, Inc. to transmit realtime diagnosis and treatment data from the community health worker to a remote physician.
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Piloting Mobile ICT Access Models, Sri Lanka
- Grant awarded in March 2005 to Kothmale Community Radio Station Radio Listeners Group to to explore new models of access to a range of locally relevant content.
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FOSS: Network Infrastructure and Security
- FOSS server applications are considered more reliable and perform better than their proprietary equivalents and their use is growing in setting up network infrastructure. This primer will include reasons for this growth, sample software used and case studies of FOSS implementations for network infrastructure.
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Free And Open Source Software Licensing Primer
- This primer is an introductory summary of licensing issues involved with using the different FOSS licenses, primarily the GNU GPL license. It offers several scenarios, and proposes a framework for licensing of government sponsored software. The primer also addresses common questions and misconceptions regarding copyright and licensing issues.
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FOSS Government Policy Primer
- This particular primer surveys the motivations of other countries in implementing FOSS, summarizes the steps involved in formulating a policy, lists some possible strategies to use in implementing the policy and finally touches on cross-sectoral issues unique to FOSS policies. Its target audience are the policy-makers who set national policies and their advisers.
