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1. Strategic Technical Planning
Our eRiders work with the NGO staff to design a technology strategy specific to the NGO's needs. The strategy considers the NGO's primary aims, the results of the needs assessment and the larger context of the organisation's working environment, among other factors.
Such stragies may include the use of wireless technologies, VoIP, video in additon to the more traditional forms of ICTs such as email and the Internet. A complete implementation plan and timeline are included in the strategy.
2. Staff Training Strategy
Because eRiders are technology experts with vast NGO experience, they are able to meet a wider variety of non-technical needs and provide the necessary capacity building needed to aid organisations work better.
Some of these areas may include areas such as General Mangagement, Project Design, Proposal Writing, etc..
3. Resource Selection
Resource selection for technology can pause a challenge to persons working in the non-profit sector. Since most development workers lack training in technical fields such as engineering or information technology, the process of choosing the right technological reasource can present a substantial challenge.
eRiders help by translating techical material from "tech=speak" to "NGO-speak". eRiders also guide organisations to the technology that best fits them in areas of connectivity, vendor selection (software and hardware), and others.
4. Website Planning
It is a necessity for an organization to define a clear statement of purpose and objectives for its website project prior to sitting at a computer to begin designing. This is even more important when a cross-functional team is involved in building the site.
Some of the questions to ask when beginning a website project in order to refine the overall purpose and objectives:
- How will the website support your organization’s missions/goals?
- What key audiences will be the top visitors to the site?
- What do you anticipate these key audiences will be looking for on the site?
- What other audiences would you like to attract?
- What kinds of information, products, services, or tools will be of interest to these visitors?
5. Database Planning
Project Host Organisation.
NGOCC was established in 1985 and works to facilitate networking; nationally and internationally for the women's movement.
Project management Organisation.
Rescue Mission Zambia (RMZ) works to empower children and youth, especially those in rural areas or disadvantaged and venerable youth in urban areas.
Project funding Organisation.
OSISA works in the SADC region providing support for projects that are both national and regional in scope.
Project Promoter.
Ungana-Afrika provides technology support, and helps others initiate technology support programs, within the development community of Southern Africa.
