Software Development Opporuntiy in Kenya

The World Bank has released a US$1.5 million grant for adoption of software standards by Kenya developers, a move expected to improve the global appeal of local software developers.

The development of software standards is part of regional efforts to help local developers gain global recognition.

The grant will be disbursed through tenders to be advertised widely. The local software industry is expected to benefit from the Kenya ICT Board's collaboration with global brands such as Oracle and Red Hat.

"The missing link has always been in standards; it takes a while for a company to be convinced that the local developer is capable of delivering an internationally acceptable product," said Paul Kukubo, CEO of the Kenya ICT Board.

http://www.computerworld.co.ke/articles/2009/08/28/world-bank-funds-aim-...

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Wayan Vota is a technology expert focused on appropriate information and communication technologies (ICT) for rural and underserved areas of the developing world. He is a Senior Director at Inveneo and is the editor of ICTworks

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