Press Release
New global website tackles poor Internet access to spread the word on consumer rights
31 Aug 2010
New global website tackles poor Internet access to
spread the word on consumer rights
Consumers International (CI)I launched its new website today,
hoping to help developing-world consumer organisations make better
use of the global consumer movement's online resources.
A recent CI survey of its 220 member organisations found
low-speed connections and intermittent Internet access prevented
many groups in the global South from making full use of the
campaign and policy materials available through the CI website.
The new site is able to provide the material from the past 30
days in one simple, print-friendly format; so those with poor
internet access can take away the latest updates on CI campaigns,
events and member activity without needing to waste time
online.
It is hoped this simple, low-tech solution to sharing
information will further advance CI's aims of providing access to
knowledge and building stronger consumer organisations in the
global South.
This is just one new feature on the new-look website which has
the central aims of providing greater visibility for the consumer
movement, and getting valuable information to those who need it
most.
CI believes that the cutting-edge design and easy-to-use
features will help bring to life the variety of work being done by
CI and its members. This not only includes information on consumer
policy and national campaign activities, but also detailed guides
on building a consumer organisation - from developing a campaign
strategy to conducting research.
Luke Upchurch, CI Head of Communications said:
"The global consumer movement works on such a wide variety
of issues; from financial services and copyright law, to climate
change and food safety. What we are trying to do with our new
website is capture the breadth of this incredible work and provide
consumer advocates with useful tools for campaigning. This is a
great way to help give consumer groups the support and inspiration
they need to promote and defend consumer rights."