Communication for Development and ICT4D, Solomon Islands, Pacific Islands, Leeming International Consulting

Participatory media

Community broadcasting

FM broadcast systems and training for local and community broadcasting.
We are agents for
In-A-Box Innovations

Mobile devices for Learning
How Mobile technology can be used to support learning for development, rural e-data collection and other applications

Partners

Contact
Leeming International Consulting, P.O. Box 652, Honiara, Solomon Islands
Tel: (677) 747-6396
david@leeming-consulting.com

Leeming International Consulting

Communication for Development
ICT for Education, Community Media, ICT4D, Research
Solar and Rural Electrification

PFnet (2000-2007)
SUSTAINABLE RURAL NETWORKING
People First Network

DLCP (2005-8)
SCHOOLNET AND ICT IN EDUCATION
Distance Learning Centres Project

Projects
(click on any image to view info)
RURAL BROADBAND / VSAT

SchoolNet:
Connecting, training,
enabling, empowering

Classroom in a box
One Laptop Per Child OLPC
Tablets, apps, school servers
ICT for teaching and learning

View Youtube OLPC in Nauru 2009

Solar4Schools (UNICEF)
Improving learning environment in Solomon Islands primary schools

Communications for Development
C4D Workshop, Isabel Province

E-Learning:
Training resource for Pacific Islands investigative journalists and media professionals

COMMUNITY MEDIA:
Health Learning with
Community Radio

Isabel Youth Learning Network

RURAL COMMUNITY ACCESS
Marovo Learning Network

RENEWABLE ENERGY
Solar power design for remote areas, off-grid, communications
facilities and schools,
RESCO-MANAGER

VSAT Project Management
Coordinating installation of 2.4m VSAT at ANZ Bank branches with partners in 5 Pacific Islands countries

(Solomons & Cook Islands shown)

OPEN EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES AND COLLABORATION
Learning4Content

Leeming International Consulting is a Solomon Islands consulting company specialising in communication for development (C4D, ComDev) with a focus on ICT for education, culture and development, community media, new media, mobile technology and ICTs, qualitative and quantitative social science research and participatory development. We also have a history of innovative community and educational use of solar power. The company was established in 2006 by David Leeming and has had clients in several Pacific Islands countries.

Principal Consultant David Leeming has been based in the Solomon Islands since 1996 and has more than 15 years experience in ICT4D and C4D. David brings together media and communications expertise with deep local knowledge and "boots on the ground" in the Pacific Islands and a network of skilled associates.

David's CV and publications list

Research
Appropriation of ICTs by rural communities
Social representations of intangible culture
(Academia.edu and MUEP)

Communication for Development (ComDev)
In a highly mediatised world, ComDev is increasingly important and relevant across many fields of development. ComDev focuses on communication processes based on dialogue, participation, inclusivity, sharing of knowledge and active engagement of the intended groups in the development activity. Communicative processes are inherently social, cognitive and cultural, and understanding this is critical. For instance, ComDev can maximize the impact of development initiatives that involve the implementation of information systems. Subfields of ComDev include CfSC which stresses the intended social changes and C4D, which often utilises new and old media, social media and mobile technology to create positive change through communication campaigns.

David Leeming,
BSc., MA. ComDev (Malmo)

It's not all work and no play

Clients:

Palladium Group
Coffey International
Fugro Australia Marine
Opportunity International
Commonwealth of Learning
The Secretariat of the Pacific Community
Star Mountains Institute of Technology, PNG
UNICEF Pacific
Opportunity International
SATSOL Digital TV and Internet
Pacifika Media Association
Government of Vanuatu, TRR
Nauru Government, Department of Education
Pacific Porphyry Ltd
Kacific Broadband Satellites
WebSatMedia, Singapore
PNG Sustainable Development Ltd.
McConnell Dowell - RRR Programme, Solomon Islands
The Nature Conservancy
Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation
Solomon Islands Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources
Isabel Province Education Division

Leeming International Consulting, P.O. Box 652, Honiara, Solomon Islands
Tel: (677) 747-6396 david@leeming-consulting.com