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How does internet access improve lives in developing countries?

Internet access 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. Five examples include:

  1. Education: Internet access can provide people in developing countries with 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.
  2. Employment: Internet access 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.
  3. Healthcare: Internet access can provide access to health information and resources, including telemedicine services, which can improve access to healthcare and lead to better health outcomes.
  4. Communication: Internet access 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.
  5. Political participation: Internet access 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.
Tanzania Domestic Broadband Internet Infrastructure Policy Analysis

Tanzania Domestic Broadband Internet Infrastructure Policy Analysis

Published on: May 13 2011 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on Tanzania Domestic Broadband Internet Infrastructure Policy Analysis
As a follow-on to Why Tanzanian Internet Access Prices Have Not Decreased with the Arrival of SEACOM, Jenny Stefanotti has submitted Domestic Broadband Infrastructure...
Why Tanzanian Internet Access Prices Have Not Decreased with the Arrival of SEACOM

Why Tanzanian Internet Access Prices Have Not Decreased with the Arrival of SEACOM

Published on: May 09 2011 by Wayan Vota - 16 Comments
Recently, Ory Okolloh (aka @kenyanpundit) asked a pertinent question on Twitter, that I would paraphrase as: “Tanzanians – what are your thoughts on...
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...
Six Business Models to Increase Internet Access in Mali

Six Business Models to Increase Internet Access in Mali

Published on: Mar 14 2011 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on Six Business Models to Increase Internet Access in Mali
Research shows that increasing access to information communication and technology (ICT) increases economic growth. In Mali, access to ICT products – especially...
Modeles d’Entreprises en vue d’Ameliorer l’Access a l’Internet au Mali

Modeles d’Entreprises en vue d’Ameliorer l’Access a l’Internet au Mali

Published on: Mar 11 2011 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on Modeles d’Entreprises en vue d’Ameliorer l’Access a l’Internet au Mali
La recherche montre que l’amélioration de l’accès aux technologies de l’information et de la communication (TIC) accélère la croissance économique. Au...
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...
Looking Back on My Experience With 1ViLLAGE in Ghana

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Published on: Feb 18 2011 by Tsega Belachew - 1 Comment
I am Jacob B. Odame and today I pursue my educational dreams in the United States. I am taking a break from the roads to rural villages in Ghana. There, I was...
Learn to use Wireless Technology to Extend Internet Access with WirelessU

Learn to use Wireless Technology to Extend Internet Access with WirelessU

Published on: Jan 31 2011 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on Learn to use Wireless Technology to Extend Internet Access with WirelessU
WirelessU is a group of dedicated professionals working towards a world-wide, people-centered, inclusive Information Society. Their goal is to make it easier for...
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...
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...