Data Collection Matrix for each case study :
Note: This is a work in progress. Please feel free to edit and improve on the variables so that we will have a comparable set of data to work with.
| Background | Geographic and political data | Application and Outcome |
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Rationale Objectives Target Audience |
Geographic scope Region Country targeted Country of actor |
Types of Technology used Web Hosting Platform Social media tools |
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Time data Start-finish Ongoing |
Country level indicators Political regime Press freedom Internet penetration rate HDI ICT Index Education/literacy Gini Coefficient Others? |
Framing and Strategy Causes and Problems Motivational frame Mobilization strategy |
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Actor Data Who is behind Who provides Support Funding Other? |
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Outcomes Social change Awareness Mobilization Policy change |
Potential information Sources
Hey All, thought this would be useful for everyone. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:WorldMapLiteracy2011.png. This is a link to a world map showing literacy rates in percentages by country. Put out by the UNDP in 2011, and is hosted on Wikipedia. Enjoy!
Also, a Map complied with Data from the CIA, 2009 regarding the Gini Coefficient levels worldwide. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:GINIretouchedcolors.png
The ICT Development Index, by the International Telecommunication Union
http://www.itu.int/ITU-D/ict/publications/idi/index.html
See also:
Measuring the Information Society 2012
http://www.itu.int/ITU-D/ict/publications/idi/index.html
Reporters Without Borders Press Freedom Index 2011-2012
http://en.rsf.org/press-freedom-index-2011-2012,1043.html
Transparency International
http://www.transparency.org/
GINI Index:
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/fields/2172.html