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Redesenvolvimento Program
Redesenvolvimento 2007
Second edition
The phenomenon of social networks is not exactly new. However, the tecnological jump, linked to means of information and communication, taking place in the last years, especially the arrival of internet, is like fuel to the consolidation of society in a network.
Redesenvolvimento is an ABDL-program that tries to improve knowledge and practice of acting in a network. It takes place in 9 weeks, during which intensive meetings are being held, as well as there are activities from a distance dedicated to the production of knowledge, abilities and to the implementation of projects for the strengthening of networks. The various activities of the program lead to the formation of a community for learning about the themes of the networks for development, in an atmosphere that is favorable to reflection and exchange of ideas and experiences.
The four thematical axis of the program are:
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Development: sustainable development; leadership; systematic vision; participation and citizenship.
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Communication: access to information; communication and collaboration in society in a network.
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Networks: Appearance and role of the networks; planning, facilitating and evaluation of the networks.
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Information- and communication technology: ICT for development, strategic use and social learning.
Consequently, the objectives of the program are:
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To make social actors sensible to the culture of the network
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To qualify social actors for the collaborative work
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To promote the strengthening of the networks
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To produce and spread knowledge about networks
Homepage of the program (in Portuguese)
The First Edition
Launched in 2005, in partnership with the AVINA Foundation, the Redesenvolvimento program seeks to train network facilitators and strengthen social networks for development, enhancing knowledge and practices of working through networks. Throughout one year, the program offers intensive face-to-face seminars and distance activities, in order to produce knowledge, build capacities and implement projects to institutionally strengthen the participating networks. The methodology leads to forming a learning community about networks for development, in an environment suitable for reflection and exchanging ideas and experiences.
Rationale
Social networks have prominently become a privileged form of articulating and mobilizing civil society institutions and people, and they are becoming even stronger with information and communication technologies (ICTs). By understanding the several challenges involved in working through networks — horizontal communication, collaboration, information sharing and social appropriation of new ICTs — the Redevelop net program benefits managers, facilitators and members of networks aimed at promoting development.
Program Goals
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Raise awareness and build capacity of network managers
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Strengthen social networks for development
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Systematize and disseminate applied knowledge on social networks
Core Topics
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Development: leadership, sustainable development, systemic vision, participation and citizenship
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Communication: right to communication, information society, digital inclusion and community communication
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Networks: concepts and types, planning, learning and practicing communities, facilitation, collaboration and improvement
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Information and Communication Technologies: ICTs for development, alternative Technologies, strategic uses and social appropriation
Methodology
The methodology leads to forming a learning community about networks for development, in an environment suitable for reflection and exchanging ideas and experiences.
Partners of the Redesenvolvimento program
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The AVINA Foundation promotes sustainable development in Latin América by collaborating with partners, leaders of civil society and the business sector.
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Lead International supports a global network of leaders dedicated to building a sustainable future.
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The Information Network for the Third Sector ( RITS) pursues the mission of being a virtual network of information aimed at strengthening civil society organizations and social movements.
Networks in the first class of the Redesenvolvimento program
From the North to the South of the country, from the Midwest to the coast, from the Amazon to the great cities, the first class of the Redesenvolvimento program reflects the cultural and geographical diversity of Brazil. The networks that comprise this first class address a wide array of subjects, from rights of indigenous peoples to digital inclusion of communicating women, from coastal preservation to social mobilization for combating poverty, from renewable energies to corporate social responsibility.
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Rede Ação Empresarial pela Cidadania: Business Action for Citizenship
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Rede COEP: Committee of Entities Combating Hunger and for Life
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Rede Cyberela: The Cyberela Network’s – women’s community radio network
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Rede de Cooperação Alternativa Brasil (RCA): The Brazilian Alternative Cooperation Network – indigenous network
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Rede Nacional de Organizações da Sociedade Civil para as Energias Renováveis (RENOVE): National Network of Civil Society Organizations for Renewable Energies
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Rede Marinho-Costeira e Hídrica do Brasil (RMCH): The Coastal, Marine and Water Network of Brazil
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“AAAR”: The AAAR Group arose from the common interest of four institutions in deepening their theoretical and practical knowledge on networks: ABDL, Ashoka, AVINA and RITS.
Redesenvolvimento LEAD Final Report.pdf
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