http://blog.lib.umn.edu/chri1010/symposium/ Exploring the future potential of technology in the design and application of innovative development strategies around the world en-us 2005-04-10T01:15:49-06:00 http://blog.lib.umn.edu/chri1010/symposium/025491.html It is the year 2015 and I am living in Pakistan and working as a senior law enforcement officer for the police department. A public policy issue affecting development in Pakistan of importance to me is: police accountability. There have... StoryTech Scenario I chri1010 2005-04-10T01:15:49-06:00 http://blog.lib.umn.edu/chri1010/symposium/025490.html It is the year 2015 and I am living in Tunisia and working as a city mayor. A public policy issue affecting development in Tunisia of importance to me is: the government decided to invest big money in public transportation... StoryTech Scenario I chri1010 2005-04-10T01:05:22-06:00 http://blog.lib.umn.edu/chri1010/symposium/019389.html Before starting StoryTech 2, take a moment to consider your own vision. What's your vision? --For your country or region? --For humanity? --For yourself and your family? --For all of the above, combined? Please feel free to post your own... chri1010 2005-04-09T10:17:05-06:00 http://blog.lib.umn.edu/chri1010/symposium/019388.html HHH FELLOWS STORYTECH SCENARIO II – REGIONAL FOCUS Download this StoryTech as a WORD document. Please feel free to post your own StoryTech under the Comments link below. Collaborations across sectors and between countries were essential to achieving the successes... chri1010 2005-04-09T10:12:18-06:00 http://blog.lib.umn.edu/chri1010/symposium/019385.html Beyond Schooling... chri1010 2005-04-09T08:58:02-06:00 http://blog.lib.umn.edu/chri1010/symposium/019381.html What types of technology were employed? Data sharing technology Chemical engineering Urban forestry/urban planning (road engineering/materials, sensors) Vehicle alternatives (fuel, materials, electric, + Biotech) Power (sun, generators, hydroponics) Economic model advancements (rebalance with natural resource values) Energy efficient electric artifacts... Environment and Sustainable Development chri1010 2005-04-08T23:21:23-06:00 http://blog.lib.umn.edu/chri1010/symposium/019380.html Download the Democracy and Civic Engagement Group Summary here. Democracy and Civil Engagement Group 1. What types of technology were employed?  Information systems and training  e-government (law, licences, taxes)  Information systems of libraries  Liberalisation, more access... Democracy and Civic Engagement chri1010 2005-04-08T22:55:03-06:00 http://blog.lib.umn.edu/chri1010/symposium/019378.html What types of technology were employed? Virtual libraries Virtual reality (to envision fields to increase "bang for buck") Webcam Move to cost-effective travel options (e.g. pr campaigns) What fields were represented? Higher education--workforce develop access --international student numbers International... Education chri1010 2005-04-08T22:50:07-06:00 http://blog.lib.umn.edu/chri1010/symposium/019376.html Human Rights Group Summary – Friday April 8, 2005 Download the Human Rights Group Summary here. Types of technology Communications hardware and software Telecommunications Cell phones Computers and CDs (to substitute for books) Online classes and discussions Fields Represented Access... Human Rights chri1010 2005-04-08T22:00:55-06:00 http://blog.lib.umn.edu/chri1010/symposium/019358.html Download the Health Group Summary here. HHH StoryTech HEALTH Areas Represented Education consulting health Informatics professor Policy makers Technology Vaccines Wireless / Laptops For education and cetification of local health care workers For assessment and diagnosis A distributed medical assessment,... Health chri1010 2005-04-08T16:01:26-06:00 http://blog.lib.umn.edu/chri1010/symposium/019356.html The Law and Justice group summary can be downloaded The Law and Justice group summary here. LAW AND JUSTICE What types of technology were employed? (1) Increased telephone (cellular) and personal computer and access to Internet i. Village cell and... Law and Justice chri1010 2005-04-08T15:15:58-06:00 http://blog.lib.umn.edu/chri1010/symposium/019337.html Gerald Barney was here to give us a “Demonstration of Threshold 21 Decision-Making Software.” He emphasized the importance to develop new tools/models which are not from the donor organizations. He noted that Threshold 21 is such a tool. The demonstration... Notes from Gerald Barney's Presentation chri1010 2005-04-08T11:46:48-06:00 http://blog.lib.umn.edu/chri1010/symposium/019335.html Dean J. Brian Atwood made remarks about the 25 years of history of the Humphrey Fellows program, and all of the Fellows’ contributions to their nations in their work. Frances is currently writing a book about the program. Dean Atwood... Dean Atwood's Presentation chri1010 2005-04-08T11:19:38-06:00 http://blog.lib.umn.edu/chri1010/symposium/019325.html We're pleased to announce that we will able to include short video clips from the symposium speakers. These clips will be posted to the blog as the symposium unfolds. Due to the size of the file, we'll only be able... chri1010 2005-04-08T09:20:25-06:00 http://blog.lib.umn.edu/chri1010/symposium/019314.html Participants of the symposium, after having participated in the plenary sessions and the StoryTech scenario planning, will have: • Enhanced their understanding of the complexity of the challenges and opportunities that face those working in international development • Increased their... Symposium Goals chri1010 2005-04-08T01:22:31-06:00