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Decentralization in many African countries means that local governments have more responsibility for managing resources. But how can we best teach the practical work-based skills needed for this? Successful distance learning programmes must be designed for sustainable development, particularly using computers and the Internet. Research from the Open University and Swansea University in the UK looks at the particular management skills African local governments need to meet new demands for cheap, environmentally friendly and economically sustainable services. Electronic distance learning (EDT) can address these new responsibilities.

The Community Indicators Consortum (CIC) is an active learning network and community of practice among persons and organizations interested or engaged in the field of community indicators and their application.

This course provides a simple way to learn the basic elements of modern project management concepts that are required by international development organizations dedicated to assistance and humanitarian relief. The course is divided in 5 modules: Each module presents ideas and concepts with the aid of charts and graphics to help increase your understanding. After each module you will have an opportunity to review the main topics with a short test. The course has been designed for no more that 120 minutes. You can take the course and its modules at your own pace, the menu and index can help you move around the course and take each module and each lesson independently. To help you increase your knowledge, many modules include links to documents that you can open and read at your own time. These documents are in Adobe PDF format. Module 1 - Introduction to project management Module 2 - The Project Management Cycle Module 3 - The project Management processes Module 4 - Project Management Organzation Structure Module 5 - Roles, Responsabilities and Skills of Project Managers

Describes the development and application of a new eight-level ICT Maturity Model. The model - developed for education institutions in developing countries - links specific ICT infrastructure levels to student learning outcomes. It provides guidance on ICT planning and implementation for schools, colleges and universities.