Introduction
Few things can be more real than the
Development sector, even in this age of Reality
Shows and candid camera. For, Development involves
Real People (marginalized sections, whole
communities, ordinary citizens, special people …)
facing Real Issues (poverty, health, education,
rights …), with help from those who are really
interested - the Development Practitioners.
These highly motivated individuals make
constant efforts to 'remain in touch' with an
exploding galaxy of information, but the absence
of a reliable source takes a toll on their
efficacy.
Though, there is a profusion of portals, blogs
and service initiatives within the Development
sector, but not many are focused on addressing the
needs of the people who are in the thick of it all
- the Development Practitioners.
The d-sector
aims to provide clear space, authentic information
and usable services for the domain experts,
activists, policy makers, academics, researchers,
interested students and institutions to help them
cope with the rising demands of the sector.
Since these Development Practitioners play the
most crucial role in the success of a Development
initiative, The d-sector
endeavours to help in their efforts by offering a
facilitating forum for all of them.
To cater to current and future needs of the
Development sector, The d-sector
is designed to:
- help in better dissemination of news and
views
- facilitate informed discussion and
consultations
- provide a clearing house of usable
information
- showcase learnings and best practices
- cater to the needs of institutions and
individuals in the sector
The content on d-sector
will be authentic, credible and exciting. While
enough of interesting and useful content will be
made available for free viewing and use, exclusive
content will be offered to the registered users.
This is to ensure that the serious practitioner
has his/her space. In this aspect, The d-sector
would be unique amongst those dedicated to the
cause of Development.
By offering online as well as offline services, The
d-sector
will ensure that these services remain a real help
to all members of the Development community - not
just to a privileged few !
Comments, suggestions, content contributions
and questions may be addressed to: editor@d-sector.org
Queries and mails regarding subscription and
special services may be addressed to: admin@d-sector.org
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