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Eduru
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information technology and the developing world
May 7, 2003 - 11:06 AM
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I discover since i started communicating with the world thu the power of IT, it is still a dream far off for us here in Nigeria my pwn country.
Individuals cannot afford the rates for spending time with the net, the world should take note that IT is still ver expensive to us Africans
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Judith Bosire
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There is hope
May 8, 2003 - 02:12 AM
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Hey Edura,
I believe Kenya is similar to Nigeria in more than one way. IT still holds a very minimal impact on most citizens just like in Nigeria. Not that people are not interested in it but the facilities are limited and can only be accessed by those in big town centres.
Just sleep on the computer screen if you have to fo still there is a glimmer of hope that the developing countries will have full access to IT and you have to bring that change!
To all reading this,
I know you will say that we are the change and we should then create it. We do know that too.But llok at this situation,cell phones (mobile) have been introduced to enhance communication. Those who can afford the cost own them and they are quite efficient yet, some of us who live on the country side have to climb a hill to make or receive a call from them since the network in limited.This in itself limits the use of IT.
Despite all these, we still hold onto the believe that all people will be able to benefit from the advantages of IT. We all hope so. The dream will come true one day!
Judy
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Laurent Straskraba
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the many divides ...
May 8, 2003 - 04:30 AM
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hi ppl,
i appriciate everybody sharing knowledge on the situation in the "developing world". there are so many divides that we have to be aware of - one that makes us hope but also worries is the so-called "digital divide". and this not only means the technical facilities to access the net but also the financial ressources and individual capabilities to do so.
what you were talking about means that there are 2 classes of ppl at the moment - those who have a chance to benefit from digital opportunities and those who are excluded from it. since communication is the basis of society and thus economy - this means that those who are excluded from ict are also excluded form the socio-economic benefits.
there are ppl concerned about this situation - like myself, trying to help bridging the divides. the thing is, as long as there is no insititution - with money - the only thing we can do is to support you with information and tell you that YOU ARE NOT ALONE.
my aim also is working on projects for sustainable development, trying to find funds and share knowledge, ressources, exchange ppl and so on. i know it will take some time to achieve this goal but be sure there are ppl who are trying to support you!
check out these links for more:
http://www.gbengasesan.com - the Nigerian ICT Youth Ambassador
http://www.it4africa.com
http://allafrica.com/ict
http://www.ddn-africa.org
http://africa.oneworld.net
http://www.netaid.org
http://www.unites.org
you also might be interested in YCDO (Youth Creating Digital Opportunities):
http://ycdo.takingitglobal.org
hope this helps,
laurent
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Ha Thi Lan Anh
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Re: information technology and the developing world
May 8, 2003 - 04:58 AM
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Originally posted by Eduru
I discover since i started communicating with the world thu the power of IT,Individuals cannot afford the rates for spending time with the net, the world should take note that IT is still ver expensive to us Africans
well i discovered it quite long ago and still experience it.
Hearing you! Feeling you!
To make better changes, your governments need to do a lot of things.
But
on a personal level, you can do something .
like
gather a group of friend and log on TIG together. Money shared.
or
type your posts in word first and then do a copy and paste. Minimum your online time. Save money.
use the low level site . Takes less time to download.save time. Save money.
but dont ever give up. Stay with us!
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Luke Lieberman
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Re: information technology and the developing world
May 8, 2003 - 12:05 PM
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more power to you.
Now that you have the opportunity - it is in your hands to speak your mind
- we're listening
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Eduru
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND THE DEVELOPING WORLD
May 8, 2003 - 12:19 PM
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Thanks very much Luke,
i will like possible suggestions on how i can increase the tally of those that will appreciate the power of IT.
I am sleeping in a cyber cafe so as to be able to be on the net or else i will not be able to meet up.
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Eduru
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May 8, 2003 - 12:28 PM
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All who joy who win must share it---Hapiness was born a twin
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Eduru
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Re: information technology and the developing world
May 12, 2003 - 07:23 AM
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i thank all of you for the wonderful encouragement. this shows how you feel for us. i know we are going to make it.
before our youth can attempt this , they need empowerement. at thsi juncture i will call on all who will like to have somebody reseach fo him/heror do some survey job in Nigeria from any part of the world for some token to always encourage us since our unemployment rate is more than 50%.
I thank you all.
CHEERS!!!!!!!!!
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cyber cafe
January 20, 2004 - 10:57 AM
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with the spinging up cyber cafes, one can have access to the net, its affordable in some place, even students to surf here in nigeria, so please lets utilise all we have here locally.
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Ansari, Omar Mansoor
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Re: information technology and the developing world
January 20, 2004 - 12:02 PM
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internet in europ costs hell lotta money! i been to swiss last month, it was very expesive compared to pakistan and afghanistan. 1 frank five minutes in here we use it more than 3 hours a frank. dont know if all parts of europ are the same!?
how is the rate perhour in the difrent parts? is that cable or dilup?
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