KnowNet Weaver and TechKnow

Dear Colleague

Welcome to KnowNet Initiative!

KnowNet or the Knowledge Network is a recent initiative to catalyse
formation of Knowledge Societies through the use of latest Information and
Communication Technologies. 

KnowNet is an attempt towards recognising and putting a value to local
information and knowledge; bringing more and more local information into
the public domain and  reducing the western-hemisphere and English Language
skew in the information available on the internet; building capacities of
people to manage local information and knowledge and use it for creation of
better opportunities; making an effort to identify niche areas where the
available information can be used for creating maximum impact to  ensure
sustainable development; and empowering people to change power equations
(based  on information and knowledge) to create more transparent and
responsive local governance  structures.   See Heralding ICT enabled
Knowledge Societies at
http://sdnp.delhi.nic.in/resources/internetinfo/articles/heralding.htm

I take this opportunity to introduce you to two new resources recently
developed under the KnowNet initiative. These are "KnowNet Weaver" and
"TechKnow." 

"KnowNet Weaver" (http://www.knownetweaver.org) is a Tool Kit developed for
Communities, Non-Governmental Organisations and Individuals to host local
knowledge on the Information Superhighway to catalyse the process of
Knowledge Networking for Sustainable Development. KnowNet Weaver enables
you to create your own interactive website, give it a domain name and host
it on the World Wide Web (WWW) absolutely free-of-cost using freeware or
shareware available on the internet. You do not have to look elsewhere for
any other support to become a part of the information superhighway and reap
the advantages of knowledge networking. The kit is being currently
translated into languages other than English.

"TechKnow" is a remote website designing course for individuals,
organisations and
communities working towards sustainable development. Under TechKnow, remote
help is provided through emails to enable organisations and individuals to
design their websites absolutely free-of-cost.  The course is also
available on the net at http://www.techknownet.org

To keep updated  or more information about these two developments, send an
email at   
knownet@knownetweaver.org

Warm Regards
Vikas Nath
Innovator
KnowNet Initiative


email:knownet@knownetweaver.org

URL: http://www.knownetweaver.org
URL: http://www.techknownet.org