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The Importance of Crisis Mapping for Civic Engagement in Response to Disasters and Conflict May 28, 2010 The recent emergence of collaborative new media efforts, such as mapping for crisis response, demands full civil society participation.	The Wired Library: The role of public libraries in expanding broadband access through communities January 12, 2010 The intersection of broadband internet access and community libraries as “anchor institutions” was the focus of the latest installment of IREX’s Technology Serving Civil Society Speakers Series, held on January 12, 2010 at the World Bank in Washington, DC.
Community Development, Technology, and Libraries: Why the Modern Library is a Catalyst for Change June 11, 2009 The important yet often overlooked role of libraries as vehicles for community development initiatives anchored the latest forum in IREX’s Technology Serving Civil Society Speakers Series, held on June 11 at the West End Library in Washington, DC.	On the Digital Divide’s Frontlines: Empowering Grassroots NGOs through Mobile Technology March 19, 2009 The potential of mobile technology to help close developmental gaps has been a source of excitement and hopeful discussion.
Mobilizing for Development: Civil Society and ICTs in Southern Africa November 11, 2008 On November 13, IREX’s Technology for Civil Society Speaker Series hosted David Barnard, Executive Director of the Southern African NGO Network (SANGONeT).	Telecenters for Development - An Indian Experience September 25, 2008 On September 25, IREX’s Technology for Civil Society speaker series hosted Subbiah Arunachalam (Arun), an independent scientific researcher with a special interest in technology-facilitated development
The Future of Telecenter Sustainability: A Multi-Sector and Multi-Stakeholder Approach July 24, 2008 On July 24, IREX’s Technology for Civil Society speaker series continued with a presentation from Klaus Stoll, Senior Executive Vice President of the Community Access Foundation.	Using Technology to Advance Missions of Advocacy and Social Service NGOs February 19, 2008 On February 19, IREX hosted Teresa Crawford, Director of the Advocacy and Leadership Center, Institute for Sustainable Communities as part of its Technology for Civil Society Speaker Series.
Technology and Community Development: The Telehaz Experience in Hungary June 5, 2007 On June 5th IREX hosted Matyas Gaspar, the founder and visionary behind Hungary’s world-renowned telecottage movement and the president of the Global Telecentre Alliance.	Telecenter Networks and Civil Society April 10, 2007 IREX was grateful for the opportunity to host Mr. Surman, and to hear how communities utilize and adapt telecenters to advance local governance, civil society, and economic opportunities.