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[Poll] taking ict to the grassroots
October 23, 2002 - 10:25 AM
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personally i think the digital divide or gulf starts from right under our noses. let's not even compare continents. starting from around us here africa for instance there exists a divide or gulf between individual countries. there are some countries that are far gone in utilizing ict tools while some have not even heard of any such thing.even some of the very developed continents still have some countries whose citizens are novices and i believe if we start by trying to breach the gap within our various states, countries, we can be sure that very soon we would have been able to close up this "gulf".but it starts with u doing something to take ict to the grassroots in which ever state u're in.
will taking ict to the grass roots enhance technological advancement world wide?
yes i agree it will.
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i'm don't fully agree.
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i don't agree.
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i don't care.
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taking ict to the grassroots
October 23, 2002 - 02:06 AM
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I believe taking ict to the grassroots will indeed break the digital divide.Take the case of african countries for instance,although they may like to have this technology reach the grassroots they are hindered by lack of financial resources.Hence i believe the already developed countries should play a role in overcoming this digital divide
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Laurent Straskraba
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Re: taking ict to the grassroots
May 10, 2003 - 03:10 AM
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yes, take ict to the grassroots - help to close the gap and transform losers to winners!
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Re: taking ict to the grassroots
May 20, 2003 - 12:45 PM
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I believe all of us have a responsibility to bridge the digital divide.
But technology is worthwhile only if it is affordable and more importantly sustainable. It is important for any society to first sustain its growth vis-a-vis technology.
What I am trying to say is... there are far more crucial issues that have to be addressed along with ICTs, if we don't take care of this... there could be a disastrous backlash.
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ICT at Grassroots- Live example
June 27, 2003 - 05:11 AM
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It is intersting to see discussion on the impact of ICT on each one of us. Since,I am in the midst of a live ICT4D project, i thought I can share my experiences with you all. Our project Akshaya, implemented in Kerala State,India,is aimed at imparting basic IT skill to nearly 6.5 lakhs families in one of the districts in the State. For the penetration of ICT to the grasroots, we are addressing the three basic issues of access( through setting up IT kiosks at a minimum of 2km to every household) , skill set(basic e-iteracy training programme) and Content(making available locally relevant content in the local language)552 such Akshaya centres are already imparting IT skills to the people. The trainees include farmers, students,headload workers, housewives, old people.
The centres are set up by entrepreneurs, without any kind of finacial support from the Government though facilitation for qavailaing bank loans were made.A unique feature of this project is that we are aiming at 100% ICTliteracy through the Akshaya centres.Hence the entrepreneurs are not just into money making,but are social entrepreneurs who are parties to the noble cause of imparting basic IT skills totheir fellow country men.Pls. visit our website www.akshaya.net for details.
I look forward to responses from all of you
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Laurent Straskraba
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@not_neo
June 27, 2003 - 05:42 AM
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yes, it´s water, food, shelter, education, sanitation, health care, etc etc ...
what makes ict important is that it can benefit all these things. ict is an enabler, not the solution by itself. ict will not bring water to a deserted region, nor will it bring food to the hungry - in a direct way. but if people are clever they find a way to communicate with "the world out there" and build ties that could help, or others do it for them. did you ever check out http://www.thehungersite.com ?
another way in which ict can help is to offer more direct trade channels, educational content, etc.
once again, ict is nothing without purpose and benefiting content.
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laurent
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Re: taking ict to the grassroots
June 27, 2003 - 07:30 AM
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We've had, radio, two way communication, telephone, satelites, books, television, missionaries and many other people and means who have been showing us pictures of needs of peoples for a long time now. Hungry Charitable connections galore.
What makes this any different? There will still be censures and those who will try to cheat and keep people under their control, people all along the multitude of routes in and out.
I agree that this technology is, may be or will be, better then all of the above but it still cannot or will not make any drastic change in the way things are.
We know, whom, what and where the problems are and the solutions to boot. Same ol same ol, problem, not in my backyard, not in my time, not while i am leading, not at the expense of our lifestyle or plastic good times. We are not here to share but to take what we can attitude because we evolved with too much freedom.
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Re: taking ict to the grassroots
June 27, 2003 - 11:13 AM
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Laurent; "transform losers to winners"
Unfortuate or those with less opportunity, but not losers!
In some parts of the world there are more inportant and pressing things then icts!
While of course on this site it is understandable that IT and ICT are, or should be, at the top of your list. Water, food, shelter and education are on other peoples or groups lists.
Yes IT and ICT should reach everyone but then should a global education with attainable vision to those at the other extremity of the pyramids.
If one lights a rope at both ends it transforms twice as fast!
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Re: taking ict to the grassroots
June 27, 2003 - 11:33 AM
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Reply to the poll question.
Once the whole world is hooked up and on an even keel (equality in ownership and control or free), then there should or could be quick advancements in technology. As it is now it is just securing funds and markets for those who control the technologies. Keeping the gravy at home, where ever the patents may sit or be registered.
Research and development does not come about to or by customers just because they use the products. Safeguards are part of all foundations self preservation process.
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Re: taking ict to the grassroots
June 28, 2003 - 01:45 AM
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Originally posted by not_neo
Laurent; "transform losers to winners"
Unfortuate or those with less opportunity, but not losers!
i/not_neo
yay Neo! 
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@ not_neo/angel
June 28, 2003 - 04:26 AM
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well, i agree that the term 'loser' is somewhat questionable. what i wanted to say, you did. those who are excluded from opportunities to change and improve their situation.
i didn´t want to say that these people do not have dignity, right to live, joy, or something like that.
nor did i want to say that the "western" lifestyle is the perfect one. it´s just all about access to opportunities, a question of equality of chances. that´s the way i used the the term.
i think we have common ground here.
thanks for pushing me to make it clearer. 
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Re: taking ict to the grassroots
June 28, 2003 - 04:53 AM
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looser is an *inappropriate* word.
clarification.
yay Laurent
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@ not_neo
June 28, 2003 - 05:00 AM
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well, how did those "old" things make a change to the system???
the innovative thing with ict is this:
1) cooperation is a basic layer of the media itself. you rember what the internet has been made for? alright.
2) information and communication is not only the foundation of society but also the precondition for change. first one has to be aware about things that could be done.
3) there are easier and less expensive ways to make profits with ict solutions than in other sectors.
4) creativity, culture, and knowledge (also ingigenious ones) are the sources of the products of the information age. plus: there is a market for those who are able to cope with ict applications.
you will find some examples of what i´m talking about here:
http://www.unesco.org/bangkok/education/ict/teaching_learning/nonformal_edu/projects.htm
no, it´s not for the western (northern) sake by nature, not for the greedy ones trying to fool others. it´s a way to WIN/WIN solutions - benefiting all.
well, as far as i´m concerned, i am here to share. and i don´t feel bad about freedom, least about freedom to think.
btw: what´s your opinion to "ethical business", "social entrepreneurs" or "corporate social responsibility"? have you heard about peter drucker? or amartya sen? or daniel lerner? or ashoka? or changemakers? ...
yes, ict is an enabler. it also has impact to the world around!
please, also check this out: http://www.global-society-dialogue.org
cheers,
laurent
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Re: taking ict to the grassroots
June 29, 2003 - 08:06 AM
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Those, "old things", made great changes for those countries who were already in the win-win situations, those that were ready to give up a lot in exchange, as well as those who were doing the developments.
What it could have brought to others or the rest of the world is another thing. But it did not. No profit, no go!
The ICTs of today may just be another step for those who are already in the forefront. While it is spread to others, the next evolutionary event may occur, again benefiting the most those who are always it seems far ahead.
My oppinions on "ethical business" and "corporate social responsibility" have been stated many times. Life is not a business. It must stop being treated as such. Corporates or and all other top echelons positions, only worry, is its survival, growth, larger market share, future markets and bottom line worth or profits. Corporate, government, state, country, social systems and religious social responsibility is to admit faults in how their pyramids of power and control operate and cause the misfortunes to much of human life. One entity will not do it, change or admit wrong doing, if the others do not also do the same.
As for "social entrepreneurs", great if not for profit or individual interest or wealth.
The global society dialogue site looks good and spells out great intent just like the doctrines of other pillars of power now in charge or control yet it is still run under the principle of a free market democratic capatalistic society way. Where the dollar rules and the wealth and its distribution that does exist must be pryed or slowly eroded away from those who have, therefore continuing the same frictions that we have lived in and still live in.
Many things could have improved the lives of all beings equally in the past on this planet, industrial revolution, flight, telephone...why is ict so different...yes, i am a sceptic.
Yes, what we say is free to the world. But many crucial things are_not, they are for sale or exchange. No gifts.
Sharing. Equality. Equilibrium. Not_even talked about or planned. Legal, divided and fought for control of what is all of natures ceatures, not just mankinds to abuse, poisin and destroy is what must be realized..
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Re: taking ict to the grassroots
July 3, 2003 - 09:27 AM
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The world of business and capitalism is simply a vague replication of nature's workings where the smart and strong are rewarded over the weak and lazy. That is inrefutable. We have existed for millions of years stepping over one another's heads and i don't see how that can be changed in a generation alone, let alone in a space of a few decades. And yes, life is not a business nor is it about business but the world's kinda fixated to that, isn't it?
Ergo, i can see only two solutions:
1) We have infinite amount of resources
2) Every single individual wises up, realize our global dilemma and collectively strive to achieve a goal, be what it may be.
Right now i don't know which is the more far-fetched one.
Back to the thread, i think yes the digital divide may be combated by taking ICT to the grassroots but with a very important condition - proper mindset by both the donor and the recepient of the aid. I recently attended a conference "Youth & ICT for Development" in my country and the bunch of us managed to pinpoint an important and detrimental fact: We may have first world infrastucture BUT we still have a third-world mentality (Please understand that in no way this statement downgrade the mindworkings or culture of any third world country as this is just a rhetorical reference. I beg your pardon if any of you are insulted in any way). To continue, there is no point spending billions upon billions to buy the latest hardware when we don't even know how to appreciate and use it. It was concluded that with first world mentality, first world infrastruture will naturally arrive with demand.
All this points to education and cultural adaptation, which is of vital importance when we try to bridge the "haves" and "have-nots" with technology. Plunking down computer centres in rural areas may be a benevolent move but we can never be sure it has real results if the locales are not self-motivated and educated to desire/need the technology themselves. And put them to good,productive use.
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