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10 Fingerprints: Data Overkill in Nigeria’s Voter Election Registration Process

10 Fingerprints: Data Overkill in Nigeria’s Voter Election Registration Process

Published on: Jan 17 2011 by Wayan Vota - 2 Comments
In the excitement leading up to April’s presidential election in Nigeria, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) may have gotten a little carried...
The Root Cause of Technology Issues in Nigeria’s Electronic Voter Registration Process

The Root Cause of Technology Issues in Nigeria’s Electronic Voter Registration Process

Published on: Jan 16 2011 by Wayan Vota - 5 Comments
var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true}; Nigerians are excited for the presidential election on April 9th. It is shaping up to be an interesting race,...
The Status of Google Baraza Three Months Later

The Status of Google Baraza Three Months Later

Published on: Jan 14 2011 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on The Status of Google Baraza Three Months Later
Last October, Google launched Baraza to make the Internet more locally relevant in Africa and bring more people online. Google says: A large number of questions...
2011 Prediction: The Year to ARM Yourself with Tablets and Apps

2011 Prediction: The Year to ARM Yourself with Tablets and Apps

Published on: Jan 10 2011 by Wayan Vota - 2 Comments
As you may have noticed, I’ve been compiling 2011 technology predictions on the ICTworks Network, looking for trends and ideas that would shape our industry...
Top 7 Reasons Why Most ICT4D Projects Fail

Top 7 Reasons Why Most ICT4D Projects Fail

Published on: Jan 05 2011 by Wayan Vota - 2 Comments
Dr. Clint Rogers interviewed faculty and professionals around Africa for why they feel most information and communications for development (ICT4D) projects fail....
Are 90% of Nigerian Primary School Teachers Computer Illiterate?!

Are 90% of Nigerian Primary School Teachers Computer Illiterate?!

Published on: Dec 20 2010 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on Are 90% of Nigerian Primary School Teachers Computer Illiterate?!
The Daily Trust reports that the chairperson of World Federation of Engineering Organisation (WFEO) and Women Engineers (WIE), Engineer Mrs Joama O. Maduka, said...
Why is IVR more popular in South Asia, while SMS is more accepted in Africa?

Why is IVR more popular in South Asia, while SMS is more accepted in Africa?

Published on: Dec 17 2010 by Wayan Vota - 4 Comments
Recently at an mHealth meeting, I overheard an interesting comment. One of the speakers mentioned that Interactive Voice Response (IVR) is popular in South Asia...
ICT4Drinks – the Happy Hour for technology and development professionals in DC, SF, NYC, and SEA

ICT4Drinks – the Happy Hour for technology and development professionals in DC, SF, NYC, and SEA

Published on: Dec 16 2010 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on ICT4Drinks – the Happy Hour for technology and development professionals in DC, SF, NYC, and SEA
Are you a technology or development professional who would love to converse with your peers in an informal, after-hours setting? Would you be in New York City,...
Kenya’s Mobile Data Price War Results: 116% Growth in Mobile Advertising

Kenya’s Mobile Data Price War Results: 116% Growth in Mobile Advertising

Published on: Dec 15 2010 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on Kenya’s Mobile Data Price War Results: 116% Growth in Mobile Advertising
BuzzCity, a mobile media company, is charting the impact of the mobile data price war between Safaricom and Bharti Airtel. Buzz City serves mobile ads, and in the...
Is Computer Village Ikeja Dying?

Is Computer Village Ikeja Dying?

Published on: Dec 10 2010 by Wayan Vota - 2 Comments
Ah the fabled Computer Village in Ikeja, Lagos – the Silicon Valley of West Africa. Messy, unregulated, and wild, it was the digital mother that created...
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