The Global Impact Study

Second global workshop identifies areas for in-depth studies

The Global Impact Study held its second global workshop in Valparaiso, Chile, from October 25-29, 2008. The event brought together the Research Working Group, Country Research Team members, and representatives from the Center for Information & Society and Canada's International Development Research Centre.

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Preparing for the Second Global Workshop in Chile

Planning is underway for the second Global Impact Study global workshop. The event will be held the final week of October, 2008, in Becon, Chile. Approximately 20 participants are expected to attend the workshop, including the Research Working Group, Country Research Teams, and representatives from the Center for Information & Society.

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Second Research Working Group meeting approaching

In just over a month — August 2008 — the Research Working Group will meet in Atlanta, Georgia. The group will be charged with two main tasks.

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First Global Impact Study workshop held in Seattle

The University of Washington Center for Information & Society hosted the first global workshop for the Global Impact Study from April 30 to May 2, 2008. This workshop brought together representatives from our three pilot countries (Bangladesh, Chile, Lithuania), along with members of the Research Working Group.

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Global Impact Study launch workshop in Ottawa

On October 22-23, 2007, IDRC hosted a workshop to launch the Global Impact Study, convening over 40 researchers and stakeholders with recognized expertise in a variety of disciplines and backgrounds. Two days of rich discussions generated a wide range of ideas for the project organizers to incorporate into the research design.

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