COURSE TITLE: Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) for
Developing Countries

INSTRUCTOR:
Barbara Fillip, Ph.D.
Independent Consultant, Researcher, Instructor

INSTITUTION
United States Department of Agriculture - Graduate School, aka USDA
Graduate School. Evening and Weekend Program - E-learning.
For more information about the USDA Graduate School, see the school's
web site at

Note: the USDA Graduate School has nothing to do with agriculture
except its institutional origins.

COURSE DURATION AND SCHEDULE
12 weeks: September 14-December 14, 2002
This will be the fourth online session of the course.

COURSE OBJECTIVES
The course is meant to give participants:
1. A clear conceptual framework for addressing issues related to the
use of ICTs for sustainable development purposes and the
identification of key issues and relevant concepts;

2. Specific examples of ongoing activities in developing countries
that involve the use of ICTs for development purposes, covering fields
such as education, health, e-commerce, agriculture and e-governance;

3. A broad picture of ongoing programs and activities undertaken or
supported by bilateral and multilateral agencies as well as the
private sector and non-governmental organizations.

DELIVERY MODE
The course is delivered through a combination of CD-ROM and
email-based discussion list. All communications are email-based.
Course materials are provided on a CD-ROM. Participants are not
required to have access to the web to enroll. However, participants
need a reliable email account. For additional information regarding
computer requirements, see the syllabus at
.

CERTIFICATE
While the USDA Graduate School does not grant degrees and this
particular course does not belong to any "certificate program",
participants who do complete all the requirements to receive a grade
will be given a "certificate of completion" for the course.

BEFORE REGISTERING
1. Read the syllabus
The syllabus has been posted on the instructor's web site at

If you do not have access to the web, request a copy of the syllabus
by sending an email to the instructor at .

2. Is this course for you?

* Look at the self-assessment questions to find out. The questions
can be found at

* Check the sample course materials posted on the instructor's web
site at

REGISTRATION

Each session is limited to 30 participants.

The USDA Graduate School is providing 10 tuition-exempt places for
participants in developing countries. Additional information to apply
for these places can be found in the syllabus. The application
process for the tuition-exempt places started JULY 1, 2002. As a
result of high demand, the application process is becoming
increasingly competitive. If you are interested in applying, please do
not delay.

Tuition: US$269
Registration online starts AUGUST 12, 2002.
Go to
Follow instructions to register online. The course code is PUAP2270.
More detailed instructions can be found in the syllabus.