ConnectIT Day, a one day conference that will include discussion panels on topics relevant to the use of IT in development.

The ConnectIT Day discussion will include: how ICT applications can be used for improving communication & collaboration; streamlining team project management like organizing critical information; managing project updates & progress, financial information, information on donors, volunteers & beneficiaries; and establishing a website.

The NGO Connection Day will demonstrate the above through relevant case studies & existing practices.

The event will mainly see participation from decision-makers like NGO heads, senior programme managers & senior department heads from the govt.

ConnectIT Day – Maharahstra, 16th September, 2009

The Maharashtra ConnectIT Day was conducted on 16 September, 2009 at Y B Chavan Centre in Mumbai. The programme was attended by over 120 participants from over 90 NGOs and government officers. The various issues that were discussed during the sessions included challenges posed by lack of better software solutions to reach out, challenges for NGOs in IT implementation, capacity requirement to use IT etc.