[TVET Pacific] FW: THE PACIFIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTORY (PDD): The Pacific Development Directory provides details of agencies and organisations working in the development field around the Pacific. It lists more than 1000 organisations from more than 40 countries.

From: Information Resource Center (IRC@col.org)
Date: Tue May 14 2002 - 23:58:44


> THE PACIFIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTORY (PDD)
> ===========================================================
>
> - ONLINE NOW - ADD YOUR ORGANISATION -
>
> Kia Ora/Greetings,
>
> The Pacific Development Directory provides details of agencies and organisations working in the development field around the Pacific. It lists more than 1000 organisations from more than 40 countries.
>
> Posting information in the Pacific Development Directory is
> totally FREE, simple to do, and thousands of people are able
> to view and utilise it. Add your organisation now.
>
> You can view the Pacific Development Directory (PDD) at:
>
> <http://www.dev-zone.org/pdd/>
>
> -----
>
> ABOUT THE PDD
>
> A Brief History:
> DEV-ZONE's Pacific Development Directory was created in late
> 1997 and has been continually updated online by Dev-Zone and
> with the help of Pacific Islands Association of Non-
> Governmental Organisations (PIANGO). A printed version was
> produced and widely distributed in 1998.
>
> Current Status:
> There are currently more than 1000 organizations listed in
> the directory. The Pacific Development Directory is free to
> all users and is continuously being added to and updated.
>
> Subscribers:
> Include bilateral development/aid agencies, international
> development consulting companies, non-government
> organisations (NGOs), umbrella organisations, private
> individuals and consultants, libraries, multi-laterals,
> research institutes and universities.
>
> Funding:
> The current review of the directory has been funded by the
> European Union via ESCIEP. The original directory was funded
> by UNDP (Suva) and The Aotearoa New Zealand Ministry of
> Foreign Affairs and Trade.
>
> For more information visit:
>
> <http://www.dev-zone.org/pdd/more.html>
>
> -----
>
> FEATURES
>
> Advanced Search Options:
> The Pacific Development Directory offers complex searches.
> This makes it quicker and easier for you to find the
> information you require. Fields include:
> Name, Acronym,
> Type of Organisation,
> Country of Physical Location,
> Organisational Activities,
> National Areas of Operation,
> Target Groups,
> Funding sources,
> Affiliations/Networks
>
> Access to the Directory via Email:
> This feature provides the ability to search the Directory
> via email, ensuring those with limited internet access are
> still able to utilise the directory, thus helping to bridge
> the 'digital divide' Send an email to pddsearch@dev-zone.org
> and you will receive instructions by return mail on how to
> search the directory via email.
>
> Online Editing:
> Users may add to & edit organisation details online ensuring
> the directory's information is up to date and accurate. In
> this way users can actively own their information.
>
> -----
>
> ADD YOUR ORGANISATION
>
> We encourage you to add your organisation to the directory
> using the 'Add Organisation' online form at:
>
> <http://www.dev-zone.org/pdd/org_add.php>
>
> This is a quick and simple process.
>
> The details will be added to the Internet database in a few
> days and will be included in the next edition of the hard
> copy. We will email you your user name and password. You
> can use this to logon and edit (or update) your
> organisations details.
>
> -----
>
> PLEASE INFORM OTHERS ABOUT THE PACIFIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTORY
>
> You may know of individuals or organisations who could
> greatly benefit from being informed about the Pacific
> Development Directory - either in terms of being listed in
> the directory itself or through knowing about it and
> utilising its information. Please forward this email on to
> them.
>
> Remember, this is a totally FREE service.
>
> Internet Links:
> If you are involved with a website, we would be very grateful if
> you added a link to the directory from your website.
>
> <http://www.dev-zone.org/pdd/>
>
> Remember - you also have the ability to add a link to your
> website from the DEV-ZONE Knowledge Centre - an interactive
> database categorised by development themes. To do this
> just visit:
>
> <http://www.dev-zone.org/cgi-bin/links2/add.cgi>
>
> Email Lists:
> If you are involved in sending email lists, we would greatly
> appreciate your audience being informed about the Pacific
> Development Directory.
>
> Remember - you also have the ability to post information on
> any of the DEV-ZONE Email Updates. Just email us at
> info@dev-zone.org
>
> -----
>
> If you have any queries, please contact us.
>
> Best Regards,
>
> Information Services
> DEV-ZONE.ORG
>
> Our contact details are:
> DEV-ZONE.ORG
> Level 5, PSA House,
> 11 Aurora Terrace,
> PO BOX 12 440,
> Wellington,
> Aotearoa - New Zealand
>
> Website: <http://www.dev-zone.org>
> Phone: +64 4 472 9549
> Fax: +64 4 496 959
> Email: info@dev-zone.org
>
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> Centre) is a not for profit, non-government organisation
> (NGO) providing information and education services to NGOs,
> consultants, universities, community groups and businesses
> operating in the field of overseas aid and development.
> DEV-ZONE.ORG also works with schools and colleges of
> education to incorporate global education in the school
> curriculum and school activities. For more information
> about DEV-ZONE.ORG visit:
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