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Training
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NGO Section, Division of ECOSOC Support & Coordination, Department of Economic & Social Affairs
Set up a comprehensive database for the NGO Section, integrating data on the participation of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in the work of the United Nations, especially those in Consultative Status and produced a comprehensive approach to the development of an integrated information system to facilitate sustainable, equitable, timely and cost-effective access to and exchange of information regarding the participation of NGOs in the work of the United Nations.
information-habitat.net/projects/ngo-desa.htm
access to information,
conference registration,
conferences,
database,
information ecology,
public participation,
training,
united nations
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New York, NY
1999.01-1999.03
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NGO Forum '96 Preparations
Set up, organized and supervised management of the FORUM96 database to organize the schedule of over 1,800 events and activities of NGOs at the NGO Forum '96, incorporating systematic procedures for organizing schedules and resolving schedule conflict; generated daily reports, schedules, web pages and signs for the events.
information-habitat.net/projects/forum96p.htm
access to information,
conference documents,
conference registration,
conferences,
database,
dataperfect digital engines,
dissemination of information,
ecological design,
electronic publishing,
habitat & human settlements,
information ecology,
ngo networks, committees & caucuses,
public participation,
publishing,
training,
united nations
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Istanbul, Turkey
1995.10-1996.06
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World Council of Churches - Commission of the Churches on International Affairs
Provided technical support and training in electronic mail, file conversion, hardware and software installation and support, management and maintenance of a small local area network.
information-habitat.net/projects/wcc-ccia.htm
consulting,
local area network,
training
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New York, NY
1996.03-2000.06
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UN Habitat, New York Liaison Office
Designed and developed web site for Habitat II documents; designed and managed database of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) - and their representatives - accredited to Habitat II; designed and supervised NGO registration procedures for PrepCom III and for Habitat II; generated and formatted data for official reports of NGO accreditation. Organized and facilitated procedures for NGO access to online communications from conference site in Istanbul. Designed and initiated integrated online partnership framework for monitoring and implementing the Habitat Agenda.
information-habitat.net/projects/unchs-ny.htm
access to information,
conferences,
database,
electronic publishing,
email lists,
habitat & human settlements,
local area network,
public participation,
publishing,
training,
united nations,
web sites
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New York, NY
1995.04-1997.07
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United Nations Department for Policy Coordination and Sustainable Development
Designed and developed an Internet gopher incorporating comprehensive documentation from the Commission on Sustainable Development and the World Summit for Social Development; developed user manual for the gopher and a procedures manual for development and maintenance of the gopher. Member of Department for Policy Coordination and Sustainable Development (DPCSD) Task Force of NGO Focal Points; drafted Task Force recommendations on an integrated database for NGO contacts in DPCSD.
information-habitat.net/projects/undpcsd.htm
access to information,
database,
electronic publishing,
public participation,
sustainable development,
training,
united nations
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New York, NY
1994.06-1994.10
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One World Now
Set up and managed the OWN database for One World Now contact information; re-organized WordPerfect mailing lists, imported the data into the OWN DataPerfect database and generated directories and listings of contact information; provided training and technical support in WordPerfect and for data retrieval entry, editing in DataPerfect and WordPerfect. Compiled and organized One World Now's bookkeeping records using Quicken® 5.0 and generated detailed financial reports. Prepared reports on UN Conferences and Conventions, including Earth Summit follow-up, preparations for the Convention on Desertification and Drought and the Parliament of WOrld's Religions.
information-habitat.net/projects/own.htm
consulting,
database,
sustainable development,
training,
united nations
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Houston, TX
1993.08-1993.12
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NGO Steering Committee to the UN Commission on Sustainable Development
Compilation of information and documents relating to the Commission in electronic format and dissemination on diskette and online. Set up and maintained membership database, electronic mailing lists and world wide web site for the Committee to strengthen communications and access to information among non-governmental organizations participating in the Commission on Sustainable Development. Hosted initial office for the Northern Clearinghouse and provided supervision and technical support. Established Information Ecology Caucus and has served as its Northern Chair.
information-habitat.net/projects/csdngo.htm
database,
electronic publishing,
email lists,
ngo networks, committees & caucuses,
public participation,
publishing,
sustainable development,
training,
united nations,
web sites
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New York, NY
1993.05-2001.05
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Da Zi Bao at Rio
Published Da Zi Bao: An Interactive Exchange Process during the '92 Global Forum at Rio de Janeiro. Modified and refined Da Zi Bao database, installed software on a 20 workstation local area network. A total of fifty-eight issues of Da Zi Bao were published - in English, Spanish, Portuguese and French - with a total staff, mostly university student volunteers, of 115 people.
information-habitat.net/projects/dzb-rio.htm
access to information,
conference documents,
conferences,
database,
information exchange,
interactive processes,
ngo networks, committees & caucuses,
participant interactive message system,
public participation,
publishing,
sustainable development,
training,
unced / earth summit,
united nations
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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
1992.06-1992.06
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Da Zi Bao: An Interactive Exchange Process
Designed, developed and implemented an relational database version of a "participant interactive message system" that was used to document and disseminate ideas, recommendations and observations of non-govermental participants at meetings and consultations in preparation for the 1992 Earth Summit.
information-habitat.net/projects/dzb.htm
access to information,
conference documents,
conferences,
database,
electronic publishing,
information ecology,
interactive processes,
participant interactive message system,
public participation,
sustainable development,
training,
unced / earth summit,
united nations
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Baltimore, MD
1991.12-1992.06
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Roots of the Future: International NGO Conference
Developed comprehensive proposal for information, communication and networking resources at the Roots of the Future international conference for NGOs sponsored by the Government of France, and organized by the Environmental Liaison Centre International, and held in Paris in preparation for UNCED; designed and published nine issues of Da Zi Bao: An Interactive Exchange Process, an interactive bulletin for participants in the conference, supervising staff of nine people; designed and supervised registration database and produced directories of conference participants; provided technical assistance in word processing, desk top publishing and electronic communications.
Disseminated conference information and documents - including Agenda Ya Wananchi - online and on disk, and continued to organize and publish Da Zi Bao at the next and final Preparatory Committee for the UN Conference on Environment and Development and at the Earth Summit and '92 Global Forum.
information-habitat.net/projects/paris.htm
access to information,
conference documents,
conference registration,
conferences,
consensus documents,
database,
dissemination of information,
information ecology,
participant interactive message system,
public participation,
publishing,
sustainable development,
training,
unced / earth summit,
united nations
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Paris, France
1991.11-1991.12
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Who Is Who: People, Projects and Organizations in Service to the Earth
Database design, development and management and desk top publishing of Who Is Who: People, Projects and Organizations in Service to the Earth for the VisionLink Education Foundation; provided training and support in word processing, data entry, report generation and routine database management.
information-habitat.net/projects/whoiswho.htm
consulting,
database,
environment,
publishing,
training
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New York, NY
1990.05-1991.04
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The Enterprise Foundation
Desk top publishing, and training in desk top publishing features of WordPerfect.
information-habitat.net/projects/ef.htm
consulting,
training
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Columbia, MD
1989.09-1989.12
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Morgan State University
Desk top publishing of Wellspring: A Journal for the teaching of the Humanities in the High Schools; training in word processing and computer operations.
information-habitat.net/projects/msu.htm
baltimore,
consulting,
education,
training
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Baltimore, MD
1989.01-1990.03
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Friends of the Family
Design, development and training for database and survey design used to record intake and daily participation in Family Suport Centers funded by the Maryland State Government. Also provided tranining in word processing and in generating and formatting activity reports from the database.
information-habitat.net/projects/fof.htm
access to information,
baltimore,
children,
community development,
database,
family,
government,
information ecology,
social development,
training,
women
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Baltimore, MD
1988.09-1991.04
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Save Our Streams, Maryland Chapter
Desk top publishing of brochures and materials, and provision of training in word processing and desk top publishing in support of community-based monitoring of stream quality.
information-habitat.net/projects/sos.htm
environment,
public participation,
training,
water
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Glen Burnie, MD
1988.06-1990.01
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The Learning Bank
Database design and implementation for registration and performance data in Adult Literacy program; training in data entry and word processing using DataPerfect and WordPerfect.
information-habitat.net/projects/tlbank.htm
baltimore,
community-based organizations,
database,
education,
training
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Baltimore, MD
1988.05-1988.08
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Ultra Technology Computers
Assisted clients - mostly community-based organizations - with orientation in computer basics, in assessing microcomputer system needs, purchasing hardware and evaluating software needs; compiled database of prospective clients.
information-habitat.net/projects/utc.htm
baltimore,
training
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Baltimore, MD
1987.07-1987.10
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Various National and International NGOs
Technical support and training in the use of microcomputers, including electronic mail, database development, desktop publishing, word processing, and document management.
information-habitat.net/projects/various.htm
consulting,
database,
training
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Baltimore, MD
1987.03-
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Community Law Center
Database design, typesetting, and training in word processing, database and general computer operations for the Community Law Center which provided legal and strategic support for communities addressing housing and land use needs and problems.
information-habitat.net/projects/clc.htm
access to information,
baltimore,
community-based organizations,
database,
habitat & human settlements,
social development,
training
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Baltimore, MD
1986.06-1989.09
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Digital Engine