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Electrical Power is No Longer a Problem in ICT for Development

Electrical Power is No Longer a Problem in ICT for Development

Published on: Mar 10 2013 by Wayan Vota - 8 Comments
It was not long ago that electrical power was the largest barrier to using ICTs in rural areas. Back when desktop computers had big CRT screens, each computer...
Does a 40% breakage rate for Kindles in Africa matter?

Does a 40% breakage rate for Kindles in Africa matter?

Published on: Aug 13 2012 by Wayan Vota - 5 Comments
Recently, I was sharing one of the more striking results from the USAID-funded WorldReader e-Reader Ghana Pilot assessment that should give anyone in ICT4D pause: E-reader...
Interesting Results from the WorldReader e-Reader Pilot in Ghana

Interesting Results from the WorldReader e-Reader Pilot in Ghana

Published on: Jun 06 2012 by Wayan Vota - 1 Comment
As governments, USAID, and other development organizations search for ways to achieve the Millennium Development Goals, the e-reader raises a promising opportunity...
What is the Potential Impact of Tablet Computers on Education Systems in Africa?

What is the Potential Impact of Tablet Computers on Education Systems in Africa?

Published on: Apr 25 2011 by Wayan Vota - 2 Comments
With the rise of the iPad, Kindle, and similar eReaders and touchscreen devices, tablet-shaped form factor computing power has become much more portable and yet...