Hi folks, The last one for tonight! Katim -------- Original Message -------- Subject: Global Development Gateway: Editorial Advisory Committee Date: Tue, 16 Jan 2001 14:49:51 -0500 From: "Lessard, George" <[log in to unmask]> Reply-To: Media for Development in Democracy <[log in to unmask]> To: [log in to unmask] -----Original Message----- From: Katherine Morrow [mailto:[log in to unmask]] Sent: Tuesday, January 16, 2001 2:03 PM To: Bellanet Information Dissemination List Subject: [bellanet-l] Global Development Gateway: Editorial Advisory Committee [forwarded for Robert Valantin [log in to unmask] ] (Please excuse duplication). Colleagues "Content" is what really drives the Web. And relevant, timely content is what motivates users everywhere in the world to access (and sometimes to build) Internet-based information systems and online communities. I am writing today to solicit your suggestions for people who can help in shaping the content policies for a unique international development initiative, the Global Development Gateway. The Gateway is being designed to help a wide range of users more easily identify and access content useful for their daily lives, their work, and other development- related activities. A prototype is under active development; research and experimentation are being carried by a team in the World Bank, and by partners in both the North and the South. Like other initiatives involved in electronic publishing, online media, Web portals, and access to both "new" and existing sources of development information, the Gateway is confronting a number of issues. Some of these deal with content management, editorial policy, standards, copyright and legal matters, access fees and financial matters, and partnership structures and models. To help guide its work in this area, the Gateway is convening an interim Editorial Advisory Committee; the terms of reference are attached to this message. The Committee will include a mix of professionals from developed and developing countries, familiar with current and evolving practices in the electronic publishing and media world and/or knowledgeable about the very real and practical problems facing users and suppliers of development information of all types (and in various media), especially in developing countries. The Gateway welcomes your suggestions for members of this committee. Please include the name, contact details, background, and qualifications of the person in question, as well as a brief statement about why you think he or she could contribute. To help us develop an initial list of candidates, send this information to [log in to unmask] by 22 January 2000. To keep informed on progress with this committee and other aspects of the Gateway, visit http://www.worldbank.org/gateway. Thank you in advance for any assistance you can provide. Robert Valantin P.S. Some of you may know me from my work over the past two decades on Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) for Development at Canada's International Development Research Centre (IDRC). Or you may have seen my name in conjunction with recent activities of the Global Knowledge Partnership (GKP). For your information, I am joining the Gateway team in Washington at the end of January. One of my particular interests there will be Research and Development (R&D), especially R&D which can be carried out by developing country partners. I look forward to working with many colleagues and friends from around the world as part of this very challenging initiative. Development Gateway Editorial Advisory Committee Terms of Reference Background The Global Development Gateway is an international initiative designed to bring together the best ideas, opinions, and resources on development issues - through the use of Internet technologies, knowledge partnerships and community building processes. The Gateway aims to open new ways of thinking about global and local development problems, address issues related to poverty, and expand opportunities for gaining knowledge. Designed to be transparent and inclusive, the Gateway encourages posing and addressing of issues, participation by the broadest range of stakeholders, and integration of data and resources in new and useful ways. Users range from international policy makers to researchers, project managers, local government authorities, private sector representatives, community organizations, the media, and others. Initially housed in the World Bank, the Gateway will become part of an independent nonprofit organization. Once established, the governance of the new independent entity will ensure that material on the Gateway represents the widest possible range of opinions and perspectives on issues such as poverty reduction, environmental sustainability, globalization, institutional reform, indigenous peoples, aid effectiveness, corruption, health care, education, etc. To assist the Gateway Team in making informed editorial decisions in preparation for full launch - planned for July 2001 - and initial development of the site, the Gateway is forming an Editorial Advisory Committee. The Committee's Terms of Reference are as follows: Role The Editorial Advisory Committee will provide guidance on the prototype development of the Gateway (located at http://worldbank.org/gateway )with reference to systems of content management, editorial policies, publication standards and content partnership structuring. It will examine and propose ways to enhance participation by communities and experts, and to ensure the highest quality of content possible. Of particular interest will be identification of user needs, and the appropriate use of technology to serve those needs. Members will identify issues and propose specific approaches to achieving the goals of the site and preserving its principles (i.e. maintaining independence, dealing with material that does not meet minimum standards, creating working arrangements with content providers, etc.) Members will draw on their professional experience and network connections to solicit opinion and feedback on the Gateway as it develops. Composition The Committee will have six to eight members, who agree to serve for the period January 1 through December 31, 2001, unless otherwise stipulated by the Board of Governors. Members will be selected by the Gateway team using the following criteria: - Recognized expertise in publishing and/or digital technologies; - Knowledge of international development issues; - Experience working with one or more of the Gateway's major stakeholders, such as donor agencies, civil society organizations, or private sector service providers; and - Willingness to commit time and talent to guiding development of the Gateway, both as part of the scheduled meetings and on an as-needed basis. Meetings The Committee will convene once, either in Washington, D.C., or in another suitable city, and will conduct between two and six additional virtual meetings through audio or video teleconferences to review developments in the work program, advancements in information technologies and content management, and other strategic issues of relevance to the Gateway. Members may also be contacted on an as-needed basis for advice or opinions on specific questions or proposals. --- You are currently subscribed to bellanet-l as: [[log in to unmask]] To unsubscribe, forward this message to [log in to unmask] ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe/subscribe or view archives of postings, go to the Gambia-L Web interface at: http://maelstrom.stjohns.edu/archives/gambia-l.html You may also send subscription requests to [log in to unmask] if you have problems accessing the web interface and remember to write your full name and e-mail address. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------