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Program Title WiderNet Project Research
Type of Program Policy and Planning
Training Modality Collaborative in nature, this research program occurs in the U.S. and/or in the host country, given the needs and wishes of the university.
Description This program provides the opportunity for WiderNet Project staff, as well as collaborators at the University of Iowa and our partner universities, to conduct basic research on ICT policies and applications in developing countries. Research typically focuses on the specific needs of a host university or region.
Background Information The research provides administrators and the wider community with necessary background for a wide range of ICT decisions. For example, see our past reports on:

In addition to providing a service to our partner universities and the wider community, this program leverages the skills and interests of the scholars involved with the WiderNet Project and satisfies the University of Iowa's desire to provide meaningful academic research and service opportunities to everyone involved.