January 14

8:30 am

Models of Multi-Institutional Cooperation

This session examines several multi-institutional initiatives to learn what makes these networks so potentially effective and powerful, yet at the same time discuss the biggest challenges to operationalizing these complex networks. Some of the initiatives to be discussed includes: LIRNE.net, NetTel@Africa, Media Lab Asia and PAN Distance Learning Technology (DLT) - Asia: Networking distance learning technology engines for research.

Introduction of topic:
Rohan Samarajiva
LIRNE.NET: ICT4D with or without universities

Angelo Ramos
PAN-DLT (Asia) Distance Learning Technology Project: A Regional Multi-Institutional Initiative

Maria Beebe
NetTel@Africa: an example of Multi-Institutional Cooperation

Michael Best

Facilitator: Chris Coward

Summation: Colin Maclay

10:00 am

Break

10:30 am

Going Forward: An Action Agenda (Breakout Session)

The final sessions are devoted to small-group activity organized around specific issues and program ideas for future action and collaboration. Topics will be determined during the last session of the previous day.
 

12:00 am

Going Forward: An Action Agenda & Final Thoughts

In the final session we share and discuss ideas and proposals generated during the break-out sessions.
 

Workshop evaluation and final thoughts conclude the workshop.

12:30 pm

Lunch & End of Workshop