Message-ID: <33DE0630.506B@aztechcon.com> Date: Tue, 29 Jul 1997 10:03:12 -0500 From: William Billingsley <mailto:wbillingsley@aztechcon.com> Subject: IMPACT Pilot Site Proposal To: mailto:DEVEL-L@AMERICAN.EDU
Dear Subscribers:The following proposal is a result of the many discussions regarding Heath Management Information Systems(HMIS) and related issues on the Afro-Nets conference.
In an effort to demonstrate the effectiveness of the IMPACT methodology Application Software Technologies, Inc. and IMPACT Systems is offering to collaborate with qualified organizations, both governmental and non-governmental, interested in conducting a preliminary feasibility study in preparation for submission of a grant proposal through the World Bank’s Information for Development Program(infoDev).
"infoDev will sponsor projects that demonstrate the application of information technology and communications to the solution of development problems. The focus of these projects should not be on the technology itself but on its effective use; not on computers or networks but on information systems: societal capabilities based on the use of information, that encompass their full context of people, institutions, policies, processes, incentives, data, information technology, and infrastructure" (infoDev Activities - Demonstration Sites)
Preliminary discussions with responsible parties at infoDev have confirmed that an IMPACT demonstration site would be an excellent candidate for funding through the infoDev grant program. A preliminary evaluation of the potential site (preferably at a district level) needs to be conducted in order to submit the required proposal. IMPACT Systems will absorb the consultation costs incurred during the evaluation and proposal writing process. The partnering organization or government is expected to cover airfare and actual travel related expenses. The IMPACT consultant expects only minimal accommodations and amenities.
It should also be noted that the IMPACT consultant will attempt to assist the host organization in any way possible with their current HMIS needs during the preliminary evaluation. Subsequent consultancy fees and related travel will be budgeted within the infoDev grant.
Information on the infoDev program can be found at http://www.worldbank.org/html/fpd/infodev/
Although the IMPACT Systems Web site is currently under construction you should be able to find enough information to give you an idea as to the scope of the system. The address is located at the bottom of this page.
If you have any questions, or you are in need of additional information, please contact me via one of the means listed below.
Thanks, and best regards.
Bill
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