The information revolution, along with its attendant explosive growth of knowledge, and the related phenomenon of the globalization of the world economy has brought about the Information Age. South Asia is no exception to this disparity between information rich and information poor. The need of the hour is, therefore, to join national development information portals with that of other regional initiatives in a collaborative effort to use information and communication technologies (ICT), specially the power of the Internet, for knowledge sharing and disseminating development information. The South Asian region comprises of eight countries that are Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Through a partnership alliance with country development gateways and in collaboration with the Development Gateway Foundation (DGF) the South Asian Regional Development Gateway (SARDEG) is envisaged to be an online communication initiative (Internet portal) that provides and promotes exchange and dissemination of information on development matters in the region initially focused on Bangladesh, India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.

DEVELOPMENT GATEWAY ONLINE EDUCATION INSTITUTE LAUNCHED IN HANOI (VIETNAM)

Mr Francis Dogo - Sr Director DG Foundation (USA) Launched the DG Inst Website - Congratulating the SARDEG CEO Dr Islam

HANOI : 3 DEC 2008 : In order support development workers worldwide South Asia Regional Development Gateway (SARDEG) has created an Online Education e-Learning Portal called DG ONLINE EDUCATION INSTITUTE, a new online educational tool. It was formally launched today during the Asia Pacific Development Gateway Forum being held in Hanoi (Vietnam) by Mr. Francis. S. Dogo, Senior Director, Country Operations, of the Development Gateway Foundation (USA) in the presence of a number of Development Gateway partners and other stake holders at the Trade Union Hotel.

DG Asia Forum Delegates at Hanoi on the Launching of DG Online Institute, 4 Dec 2008

The e-Learning Portal will give students, researchers, development workers, NGO communities as well as Government employees and the wider adult community access to low cost, courses covering Information Technology, Management, Law and development related courses ranging from Certificate, Diploma and Masters to PhD programs. The courses will be offered in English using online reading and reference materials with course accreditation from international institutes and academic bodies. Development officials and representatives from International Organizations such as ITU (UN), Asian Development Bank and UNDP, Managers and Directors

SARDEG CEO with Srilanka DG Delegate Ms Lilakshmi (Vice Chair, Sri Lanka Chamber of Commerce) at the Asia DG Fourm, Hanoi 1-5 Dec, 2008

from all sectors attended today’s portal unveiling, which has been spearheaded bySARDEG to Human Resources Development in ICT4D areas by connecting people to educational opportunities through information and communication technology. South Asia Development Gateway is an international organization with a mission to promote the development of an advanced ICT society through infrastructure and human capital development, the delivery of e-services and the establishment of a learning environment that is conducive to sustainable growth and capacity building of the development personnel engaged in various sectors across the globe.

DG Institute will offer highly sought after skills as ICT4D and Information Technology and Telecom Law and many more others. The online learning opportunities will offer recognized qualifications with the ease and flexibility of learning at one’s own convenience. The courses are specifically designed to provide the novices and professional with the latest tools and techniques of self-study.

DG Asia Forum Delegates at Hanoi at Hanoi with SARDEG CEO

The site includes:

• A Demo Module on ICT fir Development to help identify areas of interests
• A list of courses offered, along with information about admission, exam logistics, a scholarship guide and an application form
• Some illustrative Case Study reference materials that are identified and linked to the programs offered
• Educational opportunities and resources include registration information about upcoming programs and archived versions of postings by users.

The site can be accessed directly by entering http://www.dginstitute.com. For more information and to provide feedback on your experience with the portal, write to contact@dginstitute.com

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