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Today we're gonna spice up intro's - you'll be adding Haiti NGO to your name/affiliation #ict4d

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Greetings #ICT4D! Michael Downey from @IUinformatics and @OpenMRS. You should support our partners @PIH_org saving lives in #Haiti.

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Welcome to the January #ICT4D Twitter Chat! Please introduce yourself, your affiliation (if any), and your fav Haiti earthquake response NGO

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Hey #ICT4D folks! I'm Chloe with Ashoka. I'm a fan of SOIL working in Haiti http://www.oursoil.org/believe#mission #ICT4D

Hi #ICT4D Ajay Kumar from @SahanaFOSS I support the FOSS projects responding to Haiti @SahanaFOSS @ushahidi that I know of.

Hi, I'm Chris from @K4Health #ICT4D

#ict4d This is Linda Raftree, w/Plan Int'l W Africa, Plan's working in Haiti via Plan Haiti and their local partners

CreyM:

I'm Carlos Rey, PhD at URJC and EHAS Foundation in Spain, telemedicine for rural and isolated areas in Latin America #ICT4D

5:03 pm

Hello everyone on #ICT4D! Jake Darnell here. I'm a fan of Hands and Feet http://bit.ly/5UjX0i #ICT4D

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even if you are planning on following along with the #ICT4D chat, please introduce yourself, with affiliation and favorite #Haiti org. Thks!

5:04 pm

#ICT4D Twitter Chat is now underway: Please introduce yourself, affiliations if any, and your favorite Haiti response organization. #ict4d

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RT @downeym: #ICT4D Twitter Chat is now underway: Please introduce yourself, affiliations if any, and your favorite Haiti response organization. #ict4d

5:05 pm

@CreyM Hi Carlos. I look forward to hearing more about your work with local governments. #ICT4D

Thanks @chloevdc! Love your tweets as well #ICT4D

Hello #ICT4D! Danielle Darnell here joining in. Supporting @ushahidi work for #Haiti

@jakedarnell Thats looks like a great org in #Haiti. Thanks for sharing. Glad they are all safe. #ICT4D

Steve Song from @villagetelco among other things. Haiti hero: MSF #ICT4D

5:07 pm

Jon Camfield / Changemakers.com. My favorite Haiti-related project is following @Ushahidi updates at http://haiti.ushahidi.com #ICT4D #ict4d

5:07 pm

I'll have to copy @DanielleDarnell in supporting @ushahidi work for #Haiti They're doing great work #ICT4D

@DanielleDarnell @stevesong @meowtree Thanks for joining today. looking forward to your comments. #ICT4D #ICT4D

Hello, I m BOURGOU Idrissa from Burkina faso, just to have a look #ict4d

lydlag:

Hi #ICT4D this is Lydia Gilbert from the Clinton Global Initiative. I'm a fan of @Ushahidi 's response to #Haiti. #ICT4D

#ict4d me too - @ushahidi and its integration w @sahanafoss and tweak the tweet and other info sharing tools #ICT4D

5:09 pm

@chloevdc Thank you. I've been a fan of the founder. Mark Stuart @mstizzle He was originally a musician in the band Audio Adrenaline #ICT4D

5:09 pm

I have difficulty loggin in to the #ICT4D chat

Lurkers - please introduce yourself. No intro, no addition to the joe-cool #ICT4D Chat Twitter List

@zwanbourg Thanks for joining. Today's discussion will focus on working with local gov's. Welcome! #ICT4D

m4good:

Jeff Allen with OneWorld's Mobile4Good projects here http://is.gd/6OC5t. Really respect Paul Farmer's @PIH_org in #haiti #ICT4D

Today's chat list - you on it? http://twitter.com/ICT_Works/ict4d-chat-local-gov #ict4d

5:11 pm

RT @ICT_Works: Lurkers - please introduce yourself. No intro, no addition to the joe-cool #ICT4D Chat Twitter List | It's true! #ICT4D

5:11 pm

mariomtteixeira:

RT @zwanbourg Hello, I m BOURGOU Idrissa from Burkina faso, just to have a look #ict4d

5:11 pm

@HealthIT_Africa Just follow the #ICT4D hashtag on the main twtter page if needed - jump in as needed #ict4d

5:12 pm

@HealthIT_Africa Try this link for real-time discussion: http://tweetchat.com/beta/room/ict4d #ict4d

5:12 pm

Hi I'm Pablo from Valencia, Spain, volunteer in EWB Valencia here #ict4d

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BonnieKoenig:

No time 4 chat today but want to thank @meowtree @K4Health @chloevdc here 4 their very helpful work and tweets. #ICT4D

ithorpe:

Ian Thorpe, UNICEF working on knowledge management. Just lurking for now. #ICT4D

alexismadrigal:

@alexismadrigal reporting in from @wired and our upcoming Haiti infrastructure blog @haitirewired #ICT4D

Today's #ICT4D discussion on working w/ local govs. Questions to come soon. Make sure you let everyone know who you are. #ICT4D

Theresa Sondjo, People Online (private sector). I, like many, am incredibly impressed with the work that #Ushahidi has done. #ict4d

ellmcgirt:

RT @alexismadrigal: @alexismadrigal reporting in from @wired and our upcoming Haiti infrastructure blog @haitirewired #ICT4D

Great timing 4 this discussion. We're about to send our #Haiti relief toolkit http://bit.ly/8r2Ys2 on flash drives & would love input #ICT4D

@BonnieKoenig Thanks, Bonnie! We'll have a transcript up later for you to check out. #ICT4D

I am Greg Robie, tried a "Communication for Community" experiment using Internet locally in the '90s #ict4d

@BonnieKoenig Thanks, Bonnie! #ICT4D

@BonnieKoenig aw thank you :-) #ICT4D

HealthIT_Africa joining the #ICT4D chat...

ethang:

hi #ict4d it's ethan from denver, colorado interested to incorporate ict research, maybe fieldwork into my graduate work at @uofdenver

5:15 pm

#ICT4D Twitter Chat Q1: In ICT implementations, do you work with local governments or bypass them? Why?

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#ICT4D Q1: In ICT implementations, do you work with local governments or bypass them? Why? #ict4d

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RT @ICT_Works: #ICT4D Twitter Chat Q1: In ICT implementations, do you work with local governments or bypass them? Why? #ICT4D

5:16 pm

Stephanie Seale, Program Development at Inveneo. A lurker in the conversation. #ICT4D

5:16 pm

always depends on pjct, but i'd say you should try to get locl gov involved fr beginning, build local capacity = sustainability #ICT4D

@ICT_Works IMHO, you have to work with them or risk encountering institutional barriers and sustainability probs #ICT4D #ict4d

This is a tough Q - we find that local gov's are needed for long-term success, but can be tricky in short-term #ict4d

#ICT4D Yes, we work with local gov't and partners on the ground. The effort to include gov't, however, depends on the country.

Chat Q1 #ICT4D : Find a way to work wt local govt even if at contribute or awareness level. They are a stakeholder and could hamper success

egomez0328:

#ICT4D Liz Gomez, a PhD researcher and developer focusing on SMS for crisis response. I have been involved with the peoplefinder effort.

agreed @meowtree always depends on pjct - should try to get locl gov involved fr beginning, build local capacity = sustainability #ICT4D

@ICT_Works work with local government. They know the people and the culture whom we are trying to help #ict4d

Q1. Three things to consider. People, people, and people. If there is a champion in local gov, anything is possible. #ICT4D

our work in India has required local gov support, which has worked well thus far. a level of trust has been established #ICT4D

5:19 pm

So true! RT @stevesong: Q1. 3 things. People, people, and people. If there is a champion in local gov, anything is possible. #ict4d

5:19 pm

Depends. Stagnant local gov't sometimes more impediment than help. Try to set-up short term w/o, then implicate long term. #ict4d

Yes! RT @stevesong: Q1. 3 things. People, people, and people. If there is a champion in local gov, anything is possible. #ict4d

Topic Reminder - #ICT4D Twitter Chat Q1: In ICT implementations, do you work with local governments or bypass them? Why?

"working with" can mean many things, as well. funding, champions, land, tools. can be some, all, none, etc #ICT4D

What are we calling local government? Village/town? Community? Regional? State? #ICT4D #ict4d

5:21 pm

@chloevdc @downeym good points! "working with" can mean many things, What are we calling local government? #ICT4D

5:21 pm

@downeym All of the above - any form of rule making body that community recognizes #ict4d

@stevesong amen! w/o a champion, easy to waste time and $ spinning your wheels #ict4d

@downeym can be associated with all - depends on who you're targeting #ICT4D

for ICT - local gov can be a major client as buyer of bandwidth to subsidize smaller projects, but often want free service/tools #ict4d

Local govt doesn't operate in a vacuum - need to determine their partners as well from pvt and ngo sector. #ICT4D

I agree with @chloevdc mutual trust is important as is getting to know the character of the govt & bureacracy involved. #ICT4D #ICT4D

CreyM:

@ICT_Works agree #ICT4d

5:23 pm

too much focus on national gov can have little to no impact if work is at much more local level, and vice versa #ICT4D

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Local govt could range from village heads, community leaders, government reps in a community #ict4d

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@downeym don't forget informal authority structures too! (elders, traditional leaders, etc.) #ict4d

local gov can be just as ICT-starved as the intended clients - so many @yahoo.com ministerial email addresses #ict4d

Agree with @theresac. Where gov is stagnant, set them up so that they can claim victory for your initiative at a later point. #ICT4D

@theresac very good point #ICT4D

IHMO it all depends on the kind of political environment: you may have to face corruption, poor democracy... but it's necessary #ICT4D

Enjoying the January #ICT4D Twitter Chat? If so, please follow your hosts @ICT_works - @downeym - @chloevdc

The locals want and need help but they don't like being ignored as if they never existed. #ICT4d

so ... then you need a good local mapping of who stakeholders are and a strategy for each 1 depd on attitudes/capacity #ICT4D

#ICT4D In Haiti right now, local government is being assisted by other outside government. Does that help or hurt collaboration? #ict4d

CreyM:

sorry but have to go, I'll read posts tomorrow. @ EHAS we're interested #ICT4D experiencs from #Haiti disaster to be prepared for the future

local gov also just as bewildered as clients about ICT - many dusty computers in ministerial offices & misconceptions on use #ict4d

5:26 pm

systemically, "working with" also means one's home 'community' supporting work/employment?in US we're too individualistic 2 do this. #ict4d

5:26 pm

@downeym Not sure about Haiti gov pre-earthquake ICT use, understanding, or buy-in with ICT projects #ict4d

5:26 pm

@ICT_Works So true, often you have to find the right innovators within the govt ministries to champion new projects. #ict4d #ict4d

5:27 pm

@ICT_Works Haiti was working with the IADB on an @OLPC implementation, so there was some usage ... #ict4d #ict4d

5:28 pm

Today's Twitter Chat participant list - http://twitter.com/ICT_Works/ict4d-chat-local-gov #ict4d

5:28 pm

@ICT_Works yes, and often dif gov ministers in dif departments each champion a different tool thus creating more bewilderment #ICT4D

5:29 pm

Q2: What are the keys to project success with local government? #ict4d

RT @ICT_Works: Q2: What are the keys to project success with local government? #ICT4D #ict4d

We've talked about buy-in with gov as key, but what others matter? Education of influencers & decision makers? #ict4d

@chloevdc Sounds like a familiar issue :) #ICT4D

RT @ICT_Works: Q2: What are the keys to project success with local government? #ICT4D

Q2. In my experience, there is no short term with local gov (and gov in general). Not for sprinters. #ICT4D

buy in, participation, past trust, a real need for the results that the ICTs are purportedly bringing in (need have not nice to have) #ICT4D

Q2: Buy-in, champions, sustainability, understanding, the list is long #ICT4D

@joncamfield don't always need #ict4d innovators. people who recognize that project success will make them look good work just as well

Also @joncamfield mentioned finding project champions within local government #ict4d

@downeym make them be well informed about your project issues #ict4d

RT @stevesong Where gov is stagnant, set them up so that they can claim victory for your initiative at a later point. #ICT4D

Q2. Make them owners and you will enjoy every step of the project #ICT4D

or even better yet, the local stakeholders have identified an I and C need first, and the T is helping them resolve it. #ICT4D

Interesting...RT @theresac: dont always need innovators. people who recognize that project success will make them look good work well #ict4d

5:33 pm

Time relative - what is "short-term" for local gov? RT @stevesong: Q2. In my experience, there is no short term with local gov #ict4d

Q2: #ICT4D : Results. Authentic grass root level results.

Align to their existing strategies would be a good thing. Obvious maybe... #ict4d

@meowtree amen! "Needs results" gets approval and champions faster than anything else I've seen.#ict4d

RT @HealthIT_Africa: Q2. Make them owners and you will enjoy every step of the project #ICT4D

IREXTech:

@ICT_Works Letting local officials take credit for your project #ict4d

@theresac: so project champion can be anyone - not just geeks. whomever thinks project good for them #ict4d

Just arrived to #ICT4D Twitter Chat? Please introduce yourself - name, affiliation, fav Haiti relief org. Intro=addition to Twitter List

Oh yeah! RT @IREXTech: @ICT_Works Letting local officials take credit for your project #ict4d

@theresac or at the present point, give opportunity to claim credit for the resource at the beginning. #ict4d.

RT @IREXTech: @ICT_Works Letting local officials take credit for your project || So true #ICT4D

5:36 pm

@ICT_Works not anyone but especially natural leaders #ict4d

5:36 pm

Ari Katz, IREX. MSF. (We don't really work in Haiti.) #ict4d

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Any tips for creating champions within local gov? Or finding them? #ICT4D

5:37 pm

Completely agree & provide opps to be involved in planning stages @IREXTech Letting local officials take credit for your project #ICT4D

5:37 pm

Can they be created? Think they have to be naturals RT @chloevdc: Any tips for creating champions within local gov? Or finding them? #ict4d

@ICT_Works Hi. Intro. Africastrategy, Love what Ushahidi have done for Haiti Zimbabwean, living in UK working in US #ICT4D

Important point: #ICT4D projects serve others. Is it ever better to claim the credit for yourself? #ict4d

@chloevdc Put media pressure on them. Look what your neighbors are accomplishing! You don't want to be left behind, do you? #ict4d

#ICT4D Twitter Chat: name: Scott Everett | affiliation: Grameen Foundation | fav Haiti relief org | PIH, Fonkoze @ICT_Works

tips for creating champions within local gov? Or finding them? Find some few willing people who can hit the ground running to train #ICT4D

Q2: All mute if govt set against a collective voice, or fear loss of control Progressive governance & vision needed #ICT4D

@chloevdc look for younger people who want to shine, but who know how to maintain respect for older people? ICT knwldg=status symbol #ICT4D

IREXTech:

Hi, I'm Matt, tweeting on behalf of the IREX tech team #ict4d

Beware of alienating existing local gov IT suppliers/gurus/directors etc. Give them opportunity to shine. #ICT4D

@downeym #ict4d well but when it's politicians or authorit. who take the credit, it's not an innocent thing either

@ICT_Works I'd disagree, espec with young generation. They may not be leaders or champions...yet...but can be #ICT4D

5:40 pm

@katzistan You're talking about 'Jonesing' gov't? I like it -- brings it back to showing results #ICT4D

5:40 pm

I don't think personal credit should matter when doing humanitarian work. RT @downeym Important point: #ICT4D projects serve others. #ICT4D

5:40 pm

ClaimING credit for yourself might send a wrong message #ict4d. I think you will be in memory for generations to come. That is A good credit

5:41 pm

@meowtree I like the way you think! #ICT4D

5:41 pm

RT @stevesong: Beware of alienating existing local gov IT suppliers/gurus/directors etc. Give them opportunity to shine. #ICT4D

On Humanitarian work, the rule is "Non sibi sed Allis" - Not for Ourselves but for Others #ICT4D

@jakedarnell Personal credit can be effective tool. Not as boasting but empowering. "Look what you did1 How can you role this out?" #ICT4D

RT @stevesong: Beware of alienating existing local gov IT suppliers/gurus/directors etc. | Yes, & help build local capacity #ICT4D

Q3: Now that we know what works - How can we work with compromised governments, like Haiti? #ict4d

5:43 pm

+1 :) @meowtree look 4 younger people who want 2 shine, but who know how 2 maintain respect 4 older people? ICT knwldg=status symbol #ICT4D

5:43 pm

RT @ICT_Works: Q3: Now that we know what works - How can we work with compromised governments, like Haiti? #ICT4D #ict4d

5:44 pm

RT @ICT_Works: Q3: Now that we know what works - How can we work with compromised governments, like Haiti? #ICT4D

5:44 pm

total silence.... #ICT4D

5:44 pm

Africans don't like being ignored in their own territory, they could sabotage your efforts if they sense that you are after gains. #ICT4D

5:45 pm

@AJuOnLiNE Maintain the hierarchy. Young people have old bosses that also want to look good. Include the previous generation! #ict4d

5:45 pm

so in short term (first few days/weeks) do you just do it, then report actions to local gov later? #ict4d

Role out has to have cross over of old system & new or evolve slowly Will be hichups, q's. challenges, resistance etc #ICT4D

Have to go. Will catch up with log. Thanks @ICT_Works @downeym and @chloevdc and everyone! #ICT4D

work with other #ICT4D providers and try to show gov one coherent and workable solution for respective prob...is that possible? #ICT4D

#ICT4D Q3: Government is paralyzed without communication. Besides obvious life-saving work, comm infrastructure should come next. #ict4d

5:47 pm

Q3: Show them it works. Demonstrate savings in time, money. Demonstrate increase effectiveness in knowledge capture & workflow #ICT4D

5:47 pm

Q3.In Haiti and disaster case. I believe helpers should just do & collaborate wt whomever is available. It's dangerous to do nothing. #ICT4D

Re: Q3, such gos usually result of developed world/US policy. Change the dynamics of global capitalism?end fiat debt-based currencies #ict4d

@Inveneo has taken approach of working with orgs that were already there - they presumably have okay for new tech, or will get it #ict4d

@ICT_Works I think there has to be a constant "do then show" "do then show" to keep things moving and communicate at the right time #ICT4D

I agree, this is enabling them to be more involved. RT @downeym: ...Besides life-saving work, comm infrastructure should come next. #ICT4D

@downeym Agreed, need to be equipped with stories of how ICTs contribute. Otherwise, gets buried under tradit'l devlpmnt priorities. #ict4d

A temporary infrastructure can be created at 1/10th the cost. http://gnuradio.org/redmine/wiki/gnuradio/OpenBTS #ICT4D

in Haiti, there are systems, local networks, local orgs, local politics that ppl wrking on ground will know how to navigate #ICT4D

gos = governments #ict4d

@theresac Agreed totally! I have come across young skilled peeps who dnt treat the older/exp. peeps well. which is a #fail attitude #ict4d

Q3: Show flexibility Work to their agenda & resources. Do not preach radical change but contextual & workable systems. Offer training #ICT4D

#ICT4D I'm going to have to cut out early.Thanks! BTW, if u want 2 suggest resources for our #Haiti relief toolkit http://bit.ly/8r2Ys2

so work with those already there, eh? RT @meowtree: in Haiti, there are systems that ppl wrking on ground will know how to navigate #ict4d

Agreed @meowtree. Identifying these knowledge ASAP hubs is critical. #ict4d

but disaster time = very difficult to introduce new ideas to ppl bc everything else is in upheaval, ppl want to find s'thing familiar #ICT4D

many mentioned @ushaidi earlier - anyone know if/how they worked with local gov in #haiti ? #ICT4D

5:51 pm

Add ICT that works: RT @K4Health: #ICT4D suggest resources for our #Haiti relief toolkit http://bit.ly/8r2Ys2 #ict4d

I believe so: work with other #ICT4D orgs, show gov one coherent solution for respective prob...is that possible? #ICT4D RT @chloevdc

i understand @ushahidi was working with haiti govt. but seems several other systems being set up also by diff actors, not converging. #ICT4D

Q3: Circumstances like Haiti benefits r apparent In other countries/communities needs a consultative, listening & solutions approach #ICT4D

Agreed - re-build, not innovate RT @meowtree: disaster time = very difficult to intro new ideas to ppl bc everything is in upheaval #ict4d

Didn't one of the guys from FrontlineSMS:Medic contact Digicell in #Haiti to get the 4636 short code and link it with @ushaidi? #ICT4D

We've booked #ICT4D for 30 more min, but if you've got to leave, first do this quick 5-question survey? http://j.mp/ICT4Dsurvey

everyone wants credit (looking at ICRC) RT @meowtree: @ushahidi was working with haiti govt - other systems set up by diff actors #ict4d

Yes @jakedarnell - @joshnesbit from @SMSmedic led the @ushahidi 4636 effort. #ict4d

5:54 pm

@meowtree Yes but on other hand offered a solution that is working can radically change perspectives & foster adoption #ICT4D

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5:55 pm

@africastrategy but now larger actors come in w/own system and ppl/orgs don't know which one to use -> @ict_works every1 wants credit #ICT4D

5:56 pm

Org's often get hung up on this credit thing (hey, it *does* attract donors) and as a result, cooperation sometimes suffers. #ict4d

5:56 pm

RT @jakedarnell: A temporary infrastructure can be created at 1/10th the cost. http://gnuradio.org/redmine/wiki/gnuradio/OpenBTS #ICT4D

5:57 pm

RT @ICT_Works: @Inveneo has taken approach of working with orgs that were already there <-smart! #ict4d

5:58 pm

given what we've seen with #ICT4D in Haiti, what are some of the lessons we take take to the next (unfortunate) disaster zone? #ICT4D

5:58 pm

and ppl on ground, big orgs that work in disaster have 'old' way of doing things, difficult in chaos to get all on board w/new ways #ICT4D

5:59 pm

@meowtree Right. Universal problem. this is why objective driven system within available resources & useability important #ICT4D

5:59 pm

Same as http://villagetelco.org/ solution? RT @AJuOnLiNE: RT @jakedarnell: cell networks at 1/10th the cost. http://ow.ly/ZqRc #ict4d

6:00 pm

Agreed "big orgs that work in disaster have 'old' way of doing thngs, difficult in chaos to get all on board w/new ways" #ICT4D RT @meowtree

6:00 pm

@chloevdc if 4636 + Ushahidi set up as part of preparedness, linkd w/natl emerg system, ppl knew the # to call b4 disaster = amazing #ICT4D

6:00 pm

RT @chloevdc: Q4: Given what weve seen with #ICT4D in Haiti, what are some lessons we take take to the next disaster zone? #ict4d

6:01 pm

Q4: (changed) Given ICT experiences in Haiti, what are some of the lessons we take take to the next (unfortunate) disaster zone? #ict4d

6:01 pm

@meowtree Saw that with some lg orgs refusing to share data. Collaboration is still buzzword, yet to translate fully #ICT4D

6:01 pm

Katrinskaya:

RT @meowtree larger actors come in w/own system and ppl/orgs don't know which one to use -> @ict_works every1 wants credit #ICT4D

6:02 pm

How to sell Ushahidi as 911 pre-crisis? RT @meowtree: @chloevdc if 4636 + Ushahidi as part of preparedness b4 disaster = amazing #ict4d

6:02 pm

@downeym YEs but that is beauty of system. Learning all the time. Open source so it evolves to fit the use. #ICT4D

6:02 pm

RT @theresac: @meowtree new not always better. need a good combination of tried and true + innovation #ict4d //same in business

6:03 pm

working on some pilot ideas for this at Plan w disaster prone countries for this year. @ICT_Works: Ushahidi as 911 pre-crisis? #ICT4D

6:03 pm

Close, but OpenBTS is used to create a temporary GSM cellular infrastructure that can hold up public use. RT @ICT_Works Same as... #ICT4D

6:04 pm

Is a proactive consortium of disaster relief NGO's reasonable? Even possible? #ict4d

6:04 pm

big players always there, but networking and collaboration among all the rest, medium/small orgs, allows for innovation/testing #ict4d

Hope you can stay through the end of #ICT4D Twitter Chat. Be sure to do our super-quick survey on the way out: http://j.mp/ICT4Dsurvey

No lurking! Listening to #ICT4D Twitter Chat? Please introduce yourself - name, affiliation, fav Haiti relief org

Follow today's #ICT4D Twitter Chat participants: http://twitter.com/ICT_Works/ict4d-chat-local-gov #ict4d

Lessons moving forward. Push for more Open Standards, interoperability. Microformats, open APIs, etc #ICT4D

Q4: lessons we take take to the next (unfortunate) disaster zone 1. Prepare ICT Response manual using lessons of ICT helpers in Haiti #ict4d

Would any of these ideas get across in pre-earthquake Haiti? @Ushahidi as 911, coordinated disaster NGO's, agreement on tech to use #ict4d

@meowtree curious: what is role of local gov in those pilot ideas? #ICT4D

would love to see coop btwn local orgs, UN, NGOs, Haiti govt re child protection system, tracing, registration, family reunification #ICT4D

6:08 pm

@ICT_Works @inveneo as focal point for NGO disaster tech response consortium? :) #ict4d

6:09 pm

Tech solutions: Open Standards, interoperability. Microformats, open APIs - what are organizational or government ones? @stevesong #ict4d

6:10 pm

Ha! Doubt it. RT @downeym: @ICT_Works @inveneo as focal point for NGO disaster tech response consortium? :) #ict4d

6:10 pm

@chloevdc many municipalities (in certain countries) have local emergency plans. if sms system set up, could integrate w/ these #ICT4D

6:10 pm

@ICT_Works ideas might not have been embraced pre-quake, but now @Ushahidi has set a precedent for ICT relief that is recognized #ICT4D

6:11 pm

Again, co-op with private sector is key, esp if they're most functional group post-disaster. We at @inveneo are seeing this in Haiti. #ICT4D

6:12 pm

Who in priv sector? Mobile phone co's? RT @stephkasilova: co-op w/ private sector is key, esp if most functional group post-disaster #ict4d

6:12 pm

RT @jakedarnell: Close, but OpenBTS is used to create a temporary GSM cellular infrastructure that can hold up public use. RT @ICT_Works Same as... #ICT4D

6:14 pm

Great responses from everyone at #ICT4D Twitter Chat. Make the next one even better: http://j.mp/ICT4Dsurvey #ict4d

6:14 pm

Thanks for coming out today - we're ending the formal #ICT4D Twitter Chat now, but feel free to keep talking #ict4d

6:14 pm

RT @ICT_Works: Who in priv sector? Mobile phone cos? RT @stephkasilova: co-op w/ private sector is key... #ict4d

Enjoying the January #ICT4D Twitter Chat? If so, please follow your hosts @ICT_works - @downeym - @chloevdc

@ICT_Works yes GSM operators and ISPs. No point in working around them when they have infrastructure and $$. #ICT4D

@ICT_Works Mobile operators, small businesses, private health clinics, anyone still standing. #ict4d

@ICT_Works @downeym @clhoevdc thanks for setting it up! #ICT4D

Loved everyone's input. Thanks for all the great comments. See you next time! #ICT4D twitter chat. #ICT4D

Yes, Thank you as always! RT @meowtree: @ICT_Works @downeym @clhoevdc thanks for setting it up! #ICT4D

IREXTech:

@ICT_Works Thanks for hosting--great discussion and look forward to more! #ict4d

butterflyworks:

Re Q1: we have worked off the govt. radar, with local govt, w regional govt and w national govt. All have their merits. #ict4d

HeatherLaGarde:

RT @ICT_Works: transcript and write up on http://ictworks.org - be sure to subscribe by RSS: http://www.ictworks.org/rss.xml #ict4d

RT @ICT_Works: Well have transcript and write up on http://ictworks.org - be sure to subscribe by RSS http://www.ictworks.org/rss.xml #ict4d

Agreed! RT @meowtree: @ICT_Works @downeym @clhoevdc thanks for setting it up! #ICT4D

Keep up with everyone you heard at ICT4D Twitter Chat today: follow: http://twitter.com/ICT_Works/ict4d-chat-local-gov #ict4d

RT @ICT_Works: Well have transcript & write up on http://ictworks.org - be sure to subscribe by RSS: http://www.ictworks.org/rss.xml #ICT4D

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RT @ICT_Works: Transcript and write up on http://ictworks.org - be sure to subscribe by RSS: http://www.ictworks.org/rss.xml #ICT4D

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Thank you everyone! And thank you to our hosts @chloevdc and @downeym #ICT4D

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RT @downeym: Great responses from everyone at #ICT4D Twitter Chat. Make the next one even better: http://j.mp/ICT4Dsurvey #ICT4D

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Thanks for participating in this month's #ICT4D Twitter Chat. Take 60 seconds for our quick survey before you go: http://j.mp/ICT4Dsurvey

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Thanks everyone - make the next #ICT4D Twitter Chat even better: http://j.mp/ICT4Dsurvey #ict4d

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