[Bp_localcontent] Bp_localcontent Digest, Vol 2, Issue 10
michael gurstein
gurstein at gmail.com
Tue Jul 8 05:12:30 EDT 2014
Thanks Stuart for the pointer to the report which both clarifies and
fuzzifies some of the issues...
Not surprisingly UNESCO takes a very "culturalist" perspective on "content"
i.e. focusing on the "content" of the "content" :) rather than the "uses" or
broader context of the "content"..
So for example, there is discussion in the report on "education" but
focusing on the content of the education or content for education rather
than on education as a service of which the content is an element . In the
latter instance, the true outcome/context/use of the content is the
(educational) "service" that it is providing.
By analogy we could be equally thinking about "health" content either (or
both) as health information "content" or health information as an aspect
of/integral component of a health "service".
Why this matters I think, is because we need in our discussion to be clear
as to the function or desired outcome/use of the local content we are
discussing. Is it simply for consumption (whether locally or externally
produced) as I believe Michael Kende is suggesting or does it have another
purpose as for example, to enable or empower the local community in
achieving its objectives with the use of ICTs (as in this case providing the
platform for "local content").
M
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Hi everyone
Thanks Michael - I'd have to agree with you that going beyond the
traditional definition of access is important. While it's not explicitly
concerned with the creation of local content, I think that the 'Beyond
Access' project, where the public library is used as a key access point for
ICTs, has some good elements that need to be considered - not least skills
and training. See here for more www.beyondaccess.net and take a look at some
of the projects.
I think your second point is highly relevant considering our schedule which
currently has us looking at definitions. This substantial report from UNESCO
in 2011
(http://www.unesco.org/new/fileadmin/MULTIMEDIA/HQ/CI/CI/pdf/news/local_cont
ent_study.pdf) suggests the following definition:
"45. This idea of relevant content in the speaker's own language is called
local content. The subset of information that is relevant to an individual
is often closely related to knowledge within any of the communities where
she or he resides. UNESCO has defined "local content" as an expression and
communication of a community's locally generated, owned and adapted
knowledge and experience that is relevant to the community's situation
(UNESCO, 2001.)"
(nb. This report was presented at the 2011 IGF in Kenya I believe).
So UNESCO appear to focus on knowledge and experience. This seems to exclude
services. What do others think - should services be included?
Kind regards,
Stuart
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To: "'Stuart Hamilton'" <Stuart.Hamilton at ifla.org>,
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Hi Stuart and everyone,
Thanks for the initiative and the issues related to local content are of
course of significant interest to the Community Informatics (CI) community
with whom I'll be sharing aspects of the on-going discussion as appropriate.
>From a CI perspective I'd like to raise a couple of points (which in
>many
respects interestingly parallel the comments from Michael Kende.
First, one of the issues that CI has been very concerned about since the
initial WSIS processes is that the "access" terminology and perspective
always been understood and expressed as "access and effective use". What is
meant here is that "access" alone -whether to infrastructure, hardware,
software or even content is insufficient if the pre-conditions necessary to
allow those particularly at the grassroots and in otherwise marginalized
groups such as those with disabilities, women, the aged etc. to make
(effective) use are not in place. That means that not only is there a
concern with ensuring simple "access" but also that there is concern with
those pre-conditions which enable "effective use" which include appropriate
training, technical assists where necessary, organizational/mentoring
supports, appropriately designed software and hardware and so on.
Second, it isn't clear (to me) from the materials on this discussion that
I've received so far whether this discussion is meant to include digitally
enabled services as an element of "local content". From a CI perspective the
development, provision and local control over the variety of digitally
enabled services is a very significant element of desirable local use.
Best and looking forward to a useful discussion.
Mike
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Hello everyone
Thanks to Constance for getting us started, and thanks already for the input
from Kossi and Wale. I'm going to be bringing a library and information
professional's viewpoint to this discussion, as best I can, and together
with Susan we will also be trying to bring in some colleagues from the
creative sector and other important stakeholders - we'd be happy to hear
from you about who else should be taking part in this discussion.
>From IFLA's perspective, it has always been a part of a library's
>mission to
increase access to what users' communities are producing or talking about -
whether it is cultural heritage, local history materials, or printed
products of all kinds by local writers. Now that public access to ICTs
through libraries has evolved, we continue have a significant role to play
in providing online access to this content, including the digitisation of
older analog materials. And of course this brings a whole new raft of
problems including infrastructure and copyright.
As I'm pushed for time right now, I'm just going to recognise Kossi and
Wale's thoughts as good markers for us to work from. During our preliminary
thinking on the topic Susan and I discussed policy frameworks (e.g. around
network neutrality, or copyright) and infrastructure (around online
payments/micropayments) as something we had to touch on in this discussion.
In the coming weeks we also we want to focus upon user generated content
amongst other things.
I know that Susan is going to send a mail later today with further
information on how we will structure the discussion but for now I'll just
say that I'm looking forward to the discussion! Oh, and also that this post
from ISOC today also touches on our topic
(http://www.internetsociety.org/blog/institutional/2014/07/digital-divide-no
t-binary ) I would agree that showcasing local, relevant content can be a
great way of increasing interest in accessing the Internet - it has been a
central part of library user ICT training over the years in many countries.
Cheers,
Stuart
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Bonsoir ? tous,
L'un des enjeux de la production des contenus et de leur mise en ligne est
l'h?bergement. Certains pays comme ceux de l'Afrique sont d?pourvus de
centre d'h?bergement interne. En cons?quence, la production locale h?berg?e
? l'?tranger n'offre pas de devise pour les entrepreneurs locaux. Comment
changer la donne sans de grands investissements majeurs? Comment les autres
ont commenc?? Un partage d'exp?riences sur des cas r?els de centre
d'h?bergements mod?le est utile.
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Dear colleagues,
Thank you for joining the preparatory process of the IGF Best Practices
Forum on "Creating an enabling environment for the development of Local
content".
I would like to start by introducing the two Lead Experts of this process,
Stuart Hamilton (Director, Policy and Advocacy, IFLA) and Susan Chalmers
(consultant).
The Lead Experts, supported by independent consultants, will engage with the
community in a view to exchanging on existing practices and discussing ways
to further collaborate. A discussion of unintended consequences, both
positive and negative, of mistakes that were made and of lessons learned
will further enrich an understanding of what has been accomplished. The
means employed to achieve a solution are as important as a learning
experience as the actual ends achieved (see attachment).
Between now and beginning of September, the communities will work through
mailing lists and online virtual meetings.The discussion will be documented
by independent experts and feed into five 90 minute sessions in Istanbul,
that will in turn report into a Best Practices wrap up session. A summary
booklet/handout on each Best Practice discussions/sessions is also one of
the intended outcomes to be published after the IGF 2014 meeting.
Immediate asks to all participants:
* Respond to the questions attached in the common template for Best
Practices Forums.
* Send contributions on existing Best Practices, either from the public
or the private sector, to start documenting the discussion.
* Invite other colleague experts to join this list:
http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/open-call-to-join-igf-best-practices-forums-p
reparatory-process
Next Steps:
* Lead Experts will conduct the discussions on this list.
* They will also work with the IGF Secretariat to set-up regular
webinars including all participants.
Best regards,
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Constance Bommelaer
Senior Director, Global Policy Partnerships The Internet Society
www.isoc.org
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Dear Constance,
Thank you for your email.
Local content development would seriously hinged on governmental policies on
factors, like:
1. Net-neutrality
2. Privacy
In addition, establishment and ratification of these policies should
involved multistakeholder community of individual government nation, not
government alone. I think, method(s) as well framework to get the
multistakeholder actively involved should be a starting a point.
How best can the practices play into an effective way with the method(s)?
Regards,
Wale
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Dear colleagues,
Thank you for joining the preparatory process of the IGF Best Practices
Forum on "Creating an enabling environment for the development of Local
content".
I would like to start by introducing the two Lead Experts of this process,
Stuart Hamilton (Director, Policy and Advocacy, IFLA) and Susan Chalmers
(consultant).
The Lead Experts, supported by independent consultants, will engage with the
community in a view to exchanging on existing practices and discussing ways
to further collaborate. A discussion of unintended consequences, both
positive and negative, of mistakes that were made and of lessons learned
will further enrich an understanding of what has been accomplished. The
means employed to achieve a solution are as important as a learning
experience as the actual ends achieved (see attachment).
Between now and beginning of September, the communities will work through
mailing lists and online virtual meetings.The discussion will be documented
by independent experts and feed into five 90 minute sessions in Istanbul,
that will in turn report into a Best Practices wrap up session. A summary
booklet/handout on each Best Practice discussions/sessions is also one of
the intended outcomes to be published after the IGF 2014 meeting.
Immediate asks to all participants:
* Respond to the questions attached in the common template for Best
Practices Forums.
* Send contributions on existing Best Practices, either from the
public or the private sector, to start documenting the discussion.
* Invite other colleague experts to join this list:
http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/open-call-to-join-igf-best-practices-forums-p
reparatory-process
Next Steps:
* Lead Experts will conduct the discussions on this list.
* They will also work with the IGF Secretariat to set-up regular
webinars including all participants.
Best regards,
--
Constance Bommelaer
Senior Director, Global Policy Partnerships The Internet Society
www.isoc.org
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