The following projects are meant to gauge the extent of the participants' benefit from the course.
For each project, follow the instructions and guidelines carefully. If you have other ideas, please discuss them with either of the course supervisors. A reasoned report must be submitted.

1. NGOs in Jordan

• Find at least 5 Web sites on NGOs in Jordan (For each site list name, URL and give a brief summary of content). [Hint: Choose a search engine and enter keyword(s)]
• Find the site of one NGO in Jordan and comment on the form and content of the Home page. [Hint: Get a list of NGOs from the JETT site]

• Find information on the JETT Project in Jordan. Prepare a short report on principal activities.
• What is euroCom, and what is its connection with the JETT Project?

• Browse through a few NGO sites and pick out a site that you like. What do you think are the elements that would make NGO sites (more) attractive? [Hint: Use a search engine and a proper keyword]
• Suppose you were required to design a web site for your NGO. What are the main items that you would want to include on this site? [Hint: location of NGO, tel. no., main activities, etc.]

• Find the sites of some international NGOs that deal with women's issues. What special points are addressed by them? Supply quotes from the sites.
• Compare these sites with local ones. (You have to look for these). Any ideas on an "ideal" site?

• Find some international organizations that sponsor foreign NGOs (i.e. located outside the national border). What are their main motivations? (Quotes from their sites). [Hint: Browse euroCom's Web Site]
• What are the main services that the local charity organizations provide? (Quotes from their sites).

• What is the umbrella under which NGOs in Jordan work? Is there a site that "collects" all NGO pages for reference? What use would such a site have? Who would benefit from it?
• What benefits could be had from preparing a common NGO database? Who do you think should be allowed to access the information? Do you think talking to one another becomes easier and faster with the Internet?

• What kind of information is your NGO interested in? How would you go about collecting this information? Do you need to focus your search?
• If you are inundated with data, how would you select relevant ones? Do you think it is worthwhile to sift through all information? Do you think that there should be a web page officer in each NGO?

• Both euroCom, and The National Information Centre (NIC) give lists and information on NGOs in Jordan. Visit the relevant sites and compare the form and content. Do you know of any other sites?
• Do you have any thoughts on how the information on your particular organization (if available) may be improved or upgraded? If your organization is not included, choose one that you are familiar with. Would you make a recommendation that your NGO be included?

• Using a search engine, find sites that list NGO donors and sponsors. Make a short-list of the most promising ones.
• Compose an e-mail that introduces the work of your NGO to your prospective donors and sponsors. Do not send the e-mail!

• What recommendations would you make to your NGOs Administration in the light of the information given in this course? Would you want a connection to the NET? How would you convince the persons concerned of the necessity of having access to the NET?
• What are the constraints that limit the spread of Internet use in Jordan? [Take your NGO as an example]

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