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SIRCA Evaluator – Ann Mizumoto

Posted On 5 Mar, 2011 - Comments Off

I am excited to join SIRCA as the new Evaluator to assess its program to develop a strong and robust research capacity in Asia in the discipline of ICT4D. The role of communications technology for development in this era of rapid globalization, particularly for lower and middle-income countries, is indispensable…

Innovating for the health of all, 2009 annual meeting of the Global Forum for Health Research

Posted On 5 Mar, 2011 - Comments Off

Havana, Cuba November 16-20, 2009 In November 2009, scholars, industry professionals, and civil society organisations convened in Havana, Cuba, to examine issues related to health research. Dr. Arul Chib, Assistant Director of the Singapore Internet Research Centre, contributed to a robust Global Cafe discussion on Innovation for Remote Populations. The…

Capacity Building Of Local Researchers In Sirca-Funded ICT For Development (ICT4D) Project In Bangladesh

Posted On 5 Mar, 2011 - Comments Off

Bangladesh November 14, 2009 Contributed by: Mahfuz Ashraf (SIRCA Grant Awardee) It was a bright sunny day but the office of Brainstorm Bangladesh seemed brighter due to the presence of seven young local researchers. A seminar titled ‘Qualitative Research: Introduction & Approaches’ was arranged for the research assistants, who were…

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