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How Internet Connectivity Improves People’s Lives in Developing Countries

Internet connectivity can help to improve access to information, opportunities, and services, and can contribute to the overall well-being and development of communities in developing countries, including:

  • Education: Internet connectivity can provide access to a wealth of educational resources, including online courses, educational videos, and other materials. This can help to improve the quality of education and expand opportunities for learning, especially for people in remote or underserved areas.
  • Employment: Internet connectivity can help people in developing countries to find and apply for jobs, as well as connect with potential employers and clients. It can also enable people to start and run their own businesses, providing a source of income and economic opportunities.
  • Health: Internet connectivity can provide access to health information and resources, including telemedicine services, which can improve access to healthcare and lead to better health outcomes.
  • Communication: Internet connectivity can help people to stay connected with friends and family, and to access news and information from around the world. It can also facilitate the exchange of ideas and facilitate collaboration with others.
  • Political participation: Internet connectivity can provide a platform for people to engage in political discourse and participate in the democratic process, helping to promote transparency and accountability in governance.
ICTWorks Video Interview: Oluniyi David Ajao of Web4Africa on Website Hosting in Africa

ICTWorks Video Interview: Oluniyi David Ajao of Web4Africa on Website Hosting in Africa

Published on: Apr 11 2011 by Tsega Belachew - 3 Comments
As the Information and Communications Technology sector booms in Africa, it is interesting to see the progress of organizations that got started at the inception...
Radio Communautaire et centre multimedia dans une zone rurale du Burkina Faso

Radio Communautaire et centre multimedia dans une zone rurale du Burkina Faso

Published on: Mar 25 2011 by Mouhamadou Ly - Comments Off on Radio Communautaire et centre multimedia dans une zone rurale du Burkina Faso
Fondé sur un rapport final de projet ainsi que de conclusions résumant plusieurs réunions de groupes de réflexions, ce rapport est destiné à tous les acteurs...
Haïtiens, Appliquez au Programme Bati Anfòmatik Teknisyen yo ak Inveneo (BATI)

Haïtiens, Appliquez au Programme Bati Anfòmatik Teknisyen yo ak Inveneo (BATI)

Published on: Mar 02 2011 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on Haïtiens, Appliquez au Programme Bati Anfòmatik Teknisyen yo ak Inveneo (BATI)
Jerry Joseph, a Haitian success story Bati Anfòmatik Teknisyen yo ak Inveneo Read in English Inveneo est résolu à traduire les opportunités technologique informatique...
How MainOne is Driving Internet Access Competition in West Africa

How MainOne is Driving Internet Access Competition in West Africa

Published on: Jan 26 2011 by Oluniyi Ajao - Comments Off on How MainOne is Driving Internet Access Competition in West Africa
Competition is good. It not only keeps prices down but also keeps innovation up. For close to a decade, SAT3 (a submarine cable system) was the lone player in the...
Kenya’s Mobile Data Price War Results: 116% Growth in Mobile Advertising

Kenya’s Mobile Data Price War Results: 116% Growth in Mobile Advertising

Published on: Dec 15 2010 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on Kenya’s Mobile Data Price War Results: 116% Growth in Mobile Advertising
BuzzCity, a mobile media company, is charting the impact of the mobile data price war between Safaricom and Bharti Airtel. Buzz City serves mobile ads, and in the...
The Value of ICT in Humanitarian Relief Efforts

The Value of ICT in Humanitarian Relief Efforts

Published on: Nov 15 2010 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on The Value of ICT in Humanitarian Relief Efforts
Mark Summer, Inveneo‘s Chief Innovation Officer, also leads our effort to bring needed information and communication technologies to Haiti. As part of Inveneo’s...
What do you think of a dot.Africa Top-Level Domain from the African Union?

What do you think of a dot.Africa Top-Level Domain from the African Union?

Published on: Nov 05 2010 by Wayan Vota - 4 Comments
In a recent press release, the African Union made the case for a .Africa specific Internet namespace for Africa. Their argument is that this Generic Top-Level Domain,...
Which African Country Sold the Most ccTLD Website Domains?

Which African Country Sold the Most ccTLD Website Domains?

Published on: Oct 01 2010 by Wayan Vota - 3 Comments
If you are a web entrepreneur, you should be very interested in the size and health of your market and your competition. One number that should be prominent in...
3 Reasons Why the Kenyan Mobile Tariff Price War Matters to ICT Companies

3 Reasons Why the Kenyan Mobile Tariff Price War Matters to ICT Companies

Published on: Aug 27 2010 by Wayan Vota - 1 Comment
Kenyan consumers are rightly excited that the mobile phone company Zain, now owned by Bharti Airtel, has kicked off a price war with just announced unprecedented...
BB4NG Broadband for Nigeria Needs Electricity

BB4NG Broadband for Nigeria Needs Electricity

Published on: Aug 13 2010 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on BB4NG Broadband for Nigeria Needs Electricity
The Nigeria ICT Forum has a call to action – a call for Broad Band For Nigeria (BB4NG): broadband internet access with speed of at least 4Mbps that is accessible,...