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Gaining Advantages Through Languages – of Code

Gaining Advantages Through Languages – of Code

Published on: Jan 28 2010 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on Gaining Advantages Through Languages – of Code
When people talk of the many languages of Africa, and need for localized content, they’re often thinking about English, French, Kiswalhili, or Xhosa. tweetmeme_source...
What the Apple Tablet Means for Africa

What the Apple Tablet Means for Africa

Published on: Jan 27 2010 by Wayan Vota - 1 Comment
Today, the gossip says that Apple will show off a 10-inch touch screen device with the amazing multi-touch gestures that make the iPhone such a breeze. It will also...
How Can ICT4D Work with Local Governments? A Twitter Chat Synopsis

How Can ICT4D Work with Local Governments? A Twitter Chat Synopsis

Published on: Jan 25 2010 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on How Can ICT4D Work with Local Governments? A Twitter Chat Synopsis
Last Friday, the third monthly #ICT4D Twitter Chat brought together 30 of the field’s thought leaders (follow them all) to focus on and discuss ways that ICT4D...
Today! #ICT4D Twitter Chat – Working with Local Governments

Today! #ICT4D Twitter Chat – Working with Local Governments

Published on: Jan 22 2010 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on Today! #ICT4D Twitter Chat – Working with Local Governments
Don’t forget – today we’re having the January ICT4D Twitter Chat – Working with Local Governments Local governments – from regional...
Expanding ICT Business Opps with iPhone Apps

Expanding ICT Business Opps with iPhone Apps

Published on: Jan 20 2010 by Wayan Vota - 1 Comment
With the rise of smartphones, more people are consuming content on mobile platforms. This presents both a marketing challenge and opportunity for ICT business....
ICT is an Important Haiti Earthquake Response

ICT is an Important Haiti Earthquake Response

Published on: Jan 18 2010 by Wayan Vota - 1 Comment
In the immediate aftermath of a disaster, like the earthquake in Haiti, the need to communicate is immense. From the search for loved ones, to coordination of humanitarian...
January #ICT4D Twitter Chat: Working with Local Governments

January #ICT4D Twitter Chat: Working with Local Governments

Published on: Jan 15 2010 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on January #ICT4D Twitter Chat: Working with Local Governments
Local governments – from regional to village level – can be both a help and a hindrance to information and communication technology deployments in the...
FrontlineSMS:Credit – Payment Middleware for Microfinance Instutitions

FrontlineSMS:Credit – Payment Middleware for Microfinance Instutitions

Published on: Jan 14 2010 by Wayan Vota - 1 Comment
Have you wondered how microfinance institutions (MFI’s) could leverage short message services (SMS) text messages to provide most cost-effective loans to their...
Business Opportunity: Financing Student Computer Labs with School Fees

Business Opportunity: Financing Student Computer Labs with School Fees

Published on: Jan 11 2010 by Wayan Vota - 3 Comments
If you ask any parent from Kenya to Ghana, they’ll all agree they want their children to have access to educational information and communication technologies...
Is Data Security and Encryption Really Necessary in Rural Africa?

Is Data Security and Encryption Really Necessary in Rural Africa?

Published on: Jan 07 2010 by Wayan Vota - 7 Comments
I am often asked about cyber security on WiFi networks for international development projects in rural Africa. My response is usually a laugh, as I find it hard...
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