An Interview with Josef Scarantino of African Tech Network
Recently, we caught up with Josef Scarantino who has just launched African Tech Network to strengthen African technologist in 3 primary ways:
To connect technologist...
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SMS:Gov – Local Government Interface for Constituents via SMS Text Messages
Local governments in the developing world face a serious communications problem. As Roomthinker tweets, there is currently no easy mechanism for constituents to...
An Interview with Online Africa founder Tim Katlic
Recently, a new website has appeared on the ICT4D scene that I found worthy: Online Africa – Tracking ICT Progress.
With good content and in-depth ICT analysis,...
How to Stop Internet Porn in School Computer Labs
First off, pornography happens online, and it’s been a problem in every country for decades now. Just read what the U.S. Department of Justice said way back...
Accelerating Microfinance Impact with ICT Solutions
Whether the goal is to realize microfinance’s full potential or to avoid potential pitfalls, for most microfinance institutions (MFIs), improving the way they...
Today! Improving Business Opportunities in East & West Africa: #ICT4D Twitter Chat
Building on last month’s amazing Skype Chat on Nigerian Internet Business Opportunities we’re now going to look beyond any one country, and investigate...
8 Ways to Improve Internet Bandwidth Speeds in Computer Labs
Internet bandwidth – everyone wants more, no matter where you are or who is looking at the screen. Yet, its as much a matter of perception as anything else...
Are Most Investments in Technology for Schools Wasted? – a live Educational Technology Debate
The Educational Technology Debate – an initiative of World Bank and Unesco to explore the impact of low-cost ICT devices on educational systems in the developing...
Internet Business Cultures in Africa: East + West – ICTworks Twitter Chat
Last month, we had an amazing Skype Chat on Nigerian Internet Business Opportunities – over 40 entrepreneurs and netcitizens joined in a lively debate on new...
How to Fundraise Money for Computer Labs and Internet Cafes in 3 Easy Steps
Do you want to deploy a computer lab as part of your organization’s programs? Yet, are you lacking the cash to pay for the technology yourself? Here is a quick...
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