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Want to know 'who's who' in the world of ICTs in Education. Look no further! Here are some of the organisations and projects that are working to ensure the effective use of ICTs in Education, particularly in the developing world.

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INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
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1. Academy for Educational Development (AED)
AED is an independent, nonprofit organization committed to solving critical social problems through education, social marketing, research, training, policy analysis and
innovative program design and management.
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2. British Council
The British Council connects people worldwide with learning opportunities and creative ideas from the UK and builds lasting relationships between the UK and other countries.
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3. Cisco Learning Academies
The Cisco Networking Academy Program is a comprehensive e-learning program, which provides students with the Internet technology skills essential in a global economy.
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4. Commonwealth of Learning (COL)
The Commonwealth of Learning (COL) is an intergovernmental organisation created by Commonwealth Heads of Government to encourage the development and sharing of open learning and distance education knowledge, resources and technologies.
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5. Discovery Channel Global Education Fund (DCGEF)
With the support of donors and at the invitation of communities, DCGEF establishes locally managed Learning Centers in under-resourced schools and community centers.
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6. Education Development Center (EDC)
EDC has been a pioneer in building bridges between research, policy, and
practice. EDC's work strengthens nearly every facet of society, including early child development, K-12
education and health promotion.
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7. Harvard University, Berkman Center for Internet & Society
The Berkman Center for Internet & Society at Harvard Law School is a
research program founded to explore cyberspace, share in its study, and
help pioneer its development.
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8. HP E-Inclusion
"e-Inclusion" is HP's vision of a future in which all people have access
to the social and economic opportunities of the 21st century, and can use
technology as a means to learn, work and thrive.
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9. IDRC
The International Development Research Centre (IDRC) is a Canadian-based public
corporation assisting developing countries find long-term solutions to the social, economic, and environmental problems they face.IDRC has been very involved in developing the SchoolNet movement, particularly in Africa.
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10. IEARN
iEARN is a non-profit global network that enables young people to use the Internet and other new technologies to engage in collaborative educational projects that both enhance learning and make a difference in the world.
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11. Imfundo
Imfundo is a team within the Department for International Development
(DFID) of the United Kingdom and creates partnerships to deliver ICT-based
activities supporting gender equality and univesial primary education in
sub-Saharan Africa.
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12. Industry Canada
Industry Canada is helping to build a dynamic and innovative economy where all Canadians have the opportunity to benefit from more and better-paying jobs, stronger business growth, and a marketplace that is fair, efficient and competitive.
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13. International Institute for Communication and Development (IICD)
IICD assists developing countries to realise locally owned sustainable
development by harnessing the potential of information and communication
technologies (ICTs).
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14. Junior Achievement International
Junior Achievement programs teach students to understand and appreciate free enterprise.
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15. MIT Media Lab
Media Laboratory focuses on the study, invention, and creative use of digital
technologies to enhance the ways that people think, express, and
communicate ideas, and explore new scientific frontiers.
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16. OAS
OAS is an international governmental organization for the nations of the
Americas whose responsibilities include strengthening freedom of speech
and thought as a basic human right and promoting greater participation by
civil society in decision-making at all levels of government.
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17. Rotary International
Rotary is an organization of business and professional leaders united
worldwide who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical
standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the
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18. Schools on Line
Schools Online works with local education partners in the U.S. and around the world to select schools, train teachers and distribute Internet equipment.
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19. The Tech Museum of Innovation
The Tech is a cosmopolitan museum singularly focused on technology, how it works and the way that it is changing every aspect of the way we work, live, play and learn.
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