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Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:08:26 -0800

Promouvoir les Femmes en Promouvant les TIC

Célébrée le 8 mars de chaque année, la Journée internationale de la Femme trouve son origine au XXe siècle en Europe et aux États-Unis dans la lutte pour le droit de vote et de meilleures conditions de travail. En 1977, les Nations Unies a officialisé la journée et maintenant on la fête partout dans le monde afin de promouvoir les droits des femmes.
À l’occasion de cette Journée internationale de la Femme, une question que les femmes se poseront pourrait concerner la fracture numérique de genre qui existe partout dans le monde, surtout en Afrique.

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 01:35:19 -0800

Write a Guest Post for ICTworks Today!

What is the impact of ICT on the developing world? Will expanded Internet access bring a revolution in business revenues and social advancement? How can ICT implementers translate technology headlines into practical, actionable activity?
With ICTworks we want to share expertise in sustainable ICTs for the developing world and we need your help. We need you to Guest Post with your ideas, opinions, and know-how.

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Fri, 05 Mar 2010 01:12:12 -0800

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 this during a lively 90-minute dialogue between technologists, implementers, and others in the ICT4D world. (Take the Chat Survey)

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 01:12:12 -0800

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 technologies seriously.

I could not agree more. I salute African Union's call to truly embrace ICT as a facilitator of development and progress across all African nations. I also call on the African Union to follow up its declaration with the following two changes across its membership:
1. Open and Competitive ICT Markets

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 01:12:12 -0800

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

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, and Chloe Feinberg.

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 01:12:12 -0800

Tapping the Nigerian Internet Market Goldmine

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, and how to tap into it.
Exploring the potential

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The US is a model of what internet market can become in any part of the world, the way it transformed the economy, created young billionaires and disrupted industry to create seamless market for every available product.

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 01:57:05 -0800

Facebook Zero: Web Chang’aa for Africa

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.

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Facebook on Mobile Phones

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 01:12:12 -0800

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.

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But what's the impact, if any, of social networking technologies on businesses and communities in the developing world? Are they really driving ICT adoption and business revenues in rural areas? Or does Facebook, Twitter, and the like just reinforce the techno-elite echo chamber - bypassing the Global South completely?

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 01:12:12 -0800

Understated Revolution in African Venture Capital

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. The eVentures Africa Fund launched last month is one of these.

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Even by the risk-hardened standards of America and Europe's entrepreneurs, this is a bold move. Working in Africa presents some phenomenal challenges. There are not only gaping cultural differences, but also weaker commercial laws, higher overhead costs when working across continents and less liquid stock markets.

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 07:06:19 -0800
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