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edit   Our Mission The International Institute for Communication and Development (IICD) is a non-profit foundation that specialises in information and communication technology (ICT) as a tool for development. IICD creates practical and sustainable solutions using both modern media (such as computers, Internet, email and multimedia) and traditional media (such as radio and television) to connect people and enable them to benefit from ICT, thereby contributing to the Millenium Development Goals. Together with partners from the public, private and non-profit sector, IICD puts knowledge, innovation and finance to work. Currently, IICD is active in Bolivia, Burkina Faso, Ecuador, Ghana, Jamaica, Mali, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia in the sectors education, environment, governance, health and livelihoods (agriculture).

edit   Our View on ICT Development People People are at the heart of our work in development - their needs – their involvement – and their future. Using ICT to empower people, enabling them to improve their living standards and quality of life, is one of IICD’s main objectives. ICT Technology is not the prime objective; it is merely an essential link to the benefits that can be gained via information and communication. As most developing countries have limited or low connectivity, IICD looks for the best ways to connect people and create new opportunities. These may include mobile solutions or combinations of modern and traditional media – like radio and TV with computers and the Internet. Development We use ICT as an effective tool to support existing and new development activities. We focus on 'traditional' development sectors, such as education, governance, health, livelihood opportunities (especially in agriculture) and the environment. ICT is a way to empower people, enabling them to improve their living standards and quality of life. In 2006, IICD celebrated ten years of innovative approaches to using ICT for development. Over the years, we have accumulated valuable experience in supporting projects, programmes and policy processes, clearly linking these to poverty alleviation and the wider Millennium Development Goals. Our evidence base has grown over the years, including valuable feedback from project partners, and direct and indirect beneficiaries. Our evidence base continues to grow, providing valuable learning experiences, and enabling us to increase our accountability. We continuously reinvest the knowledge gained, using it to enhance our existing work and identify future opportunities.

edit   Featured wiki project Computers for Schools - Uganda edit   News News Zambian Students in IICD-supported School Make DVD about ICT 2009-11-13 Global Teenager Project launches new website 2009-10-29 'Burkinabe Farmers Increased Their Crop Production By 800 Percent’ 2009-10-26 Latest Publications ICTs for Education: Impact and lessons learned from IICD-supported activities. ICTs for EducationA new book by IICD highlights the lessons learned and achievements of IICD and its partners in using ICT to enhance education through 32 ICT projects and policy processes.