IDRC Small Grants Program for ICTD Research Capacity Building : Strengthening ICTD Research Capacity in Asia (SIRCA); final technical progress report, August 2008 - December 2011

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2011

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Strengthening ICTD Research Capacity in Asia (SIRCA), Singapore, SG

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The program funded 15 research projects in eight Asian countries. Selected projects focused on rigorous social science research in the ICTD area including inter-disciplinary research in e-services, new media use and social impact, and policy for the benefit and advancement of individuals, organizations, nation and society in Asia. Workshop training covered research methods and analysis, and the importance of dissemination of findings. The program included a mentorship component, providing selected grant recipients with hands on guidance and supervision for conducting research in an ethical manner at a professional level. The report summarizes activities and outputs of the research projects.

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CAPACITY BUILDING, ICT4D, ASIA, ICT DEVELOPMENT, ICT ACCESS AND USAGE, MENTORSHIP, TECHNICAL TRAINING, RESEARCH DISSEMINATION

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