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Workshop breakaway and report-back session: Networking Communities Report by Peter Benjamin The breakaway group dealing with networking communities reported back in PowerPoint presentation format.
Summary of
PowerPoint presentation by Peter Benjamin Networking
communities IDRC Acacia
workshop: 29 August, DBSA Chair: Jamo Macanze Projects reported Several projects Applications for Rural Town LED & Poverty Alleviation (SA, Mozambique, Kenya) IUCN forestry & wildlife in Mozambique Telecomms under-serviced area license (SA) 2 pilot telecentres (Mozambique) Christian council – peace building (Moz) Schoolnet – technical view (SA) USA Telecentre programme (SA) High Points Enthusiasm, communities supportive Willingness to learn & commitement IUCN: radio & ICT project – and less illegal hunting. Social use unplanned (e.g. health) ICT great opportunity for rural areas Moz Tc: launching, Pres & PM, 50,000 visitors per month, community wants continue – central point in Moz floods ICT can support peace building Low points Low level of ICT skills MANY infrastructural problems: electricity Quality & cost of telephones! Project life too short: can’t show sustainability, policy change or livelihood impact in few years Funds low in relation to need Lack of policy clarity / regulatory support People Examples of enthusiasm, interest Can use ICT for local knowledge & experience – concretise, share & disseminate [Some pictures shown] To do differently Prefer more sharing of information Projects should be complementary – tie into to related projects (integrated) & people Moz Tc: User survey – many uses, not SMME Can be over-focus on technology – uses more important Need coherent national policy – especially in rural areas
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