Social Networking for the Global South: February #ICT4D Twitter Chat Wrap-Up

Social Networking for the Global South: February #ICT4D Twitter Chat Wrap-Up

Published on: Mar 03 2010 by Michael Downey - Comments Off on Social Networking for the Global South: February #ICT4D Twitter Chat Wrap-Up
Without a doubt, social networking has changed the technology landscape in places like Europe and the United States. But what is the role of this technology in the Global South? The February #ICT4D Twitter Chat focused on...
Two Ways The African Union Can Take ICT Seriously

Two Ways The African Union Can Take ICT Seriously

Published on: Mar 01 2010 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on Two Ways The African Union Can Take ICT Seriously
At the 14th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of African Union, Bingu wa Mutharika, the African Union (AU) chairperson, has called upon member countries to take information and communication...
Today! #ICT4D Twitter Chat: How Can Social Networking Increase ICT4D?

Today! #ICT4D Twitter Chat: How Can Social Networking Increase ICT4D?

Published on: Feb 26 2010 by Wayan Vota - 1 Comment
Don’t forget that we’re having a Twitter Chat today. We want to explore the impact of social networking technologies on businesses and communities in the developing world with our guides: ICTworks, Michael Downey,...
Tapping the Nigerian Internet Market Goldmine

Tapping the Nigerian Internet Market Goldmine

Published on: Feb 24 2010 by Wayan Vota - 6 Comments
Nigeria is a country of over 150 million people, located in sub-Saharan Africa and one of the fasted growing telecom market in the world. Let’s me take you through the emergence of the internet market in Nigeria, the potential,...
Facebook Zero: Web Chang’aa for Africa

Facebook Zero: Web Chang’aa for Africa

Published on: Feb 22 2010 by Wayan Vota - 1 Comment
As we’ve already discussed, Facebook is driving ICT adoption in Africa. Just look at the amazing statistic that Moses Kemibaro found: 2 million Kenyans are registered with Facebook, 80% of all Kenyan Internet users....
How Can Social Networking Increase ICT Usage? February #ICT4D Twitter Chat

How Can Social Networking Increase ICT Usage? February #ICT4D Twitter Chat

Published on: Feb 19 2010 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on How Can Social Networking Increase ICT Usage? February #ICT4D Twitter Chat
Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn – these social networking technologies are driving ICT adoption worldwide. They’re also increasing revenues and efficiencies in leading American and European companies. ...
Understated Revolution in African Venture Capital

Understated Revolution in African Venture Capital

Published on: Feb 17 2010 by Wayan Vota - 1 Comment
The entrepreneurs, business angels and venture capitalists behind the start-ups of the last 2 decades are still looking for the “next big thing” to bet on. A small number of these are beginning to bet on Africa....
Aucun homme n’est une île: les solutions TIC pour reconnecter Haïti

Aucun homme n’est une île: les solutions TIC pour reconnecter Haïti

Published on: Feb 15 2010 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on Aucun homme n’est une île: les solutions TIC pour reconnecter Haïti
Dix jours après le violent séisme en Haïti, deux techniciens d’Inveneo, CIO Mark Summer et Andris Bjornson, sont arrivés sur place pour le déploiement d’un réseau wifi longue distance dont bénéficieront les organisations...
Are Solid-State Memory Drives Really Needed in Rural ICT Deployments?

Are Solid-State Memory Drives Really Needed in Rural ICT Deployments?

Published on: Feb 12 2010 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on Are Solid-State Memory Drives Really Needed in Rural ICT Deployments?
Back when Geekcorps was deploying Internet connectivity to rural radio stations in Mali – literally beyond Timbuktu – we opted for solid-state drives (also called SSD or flash drives) in our custom built computers...