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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.
Looking Back on My Experience With 1ViLLAGE in Ghana

Looking Back on My Experience With 1ViLLAGE in Ghana

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
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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...
10 Signs That Your Computer is Infected with Viruses, Malware, or Trojans

10 Signs That Your Computer is Infected with Viruses, Malware, or Trojans

Published on: Oct 11 2010 by Wayan Vota - 2 Comments
PandaLabs, the anti-malware laboratory of Panda Security, has produced a simple guide to the 10 most common symptoms of infection, to help all users find out if...
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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,...
The Dangers and Opportunities of Girls in Cyberspace

The Dangers and Opportunities of Girls in Cyberspace

Published on: Aug 02 2010 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on The Dangers and Opportunities of Girls in Cyberspace
“Girls in Cyberspace: Dangers and Opportunities” (PDF) from Plan USA examines both the challenges and empowering possibilities facing girls when accessing...
The Availability of Prepaid Mobile Data Plans in All 53 African Countries

The Availability of Prepaid Mobile Data Plans in All 53 African Countries

Published on: Jul 02 2010 by Wayan Vota - 1 Comment
Kevin Donovan and Jonathan Donner believe that prepaid ICT access models are more appropriate for poorer consumers and the availability of prepaid mobile data will...
How to Demystify the Internet in Rural Africa

How to Demystify the Internet in Rural Africa

Published on: Jun 14 2010 by Linda Raftree - 2 Comments
I was in a workshop in the Upper West Region of Ghana recently. The goal was two-fold: to train a small group of staff, ICT teachers and local partners on social...
Are Mobile Phones Pushing Cyber Cafes Out of Business?

Are Mobile Phones Pushing Cyber Cafes Out of Business?

Published on: May 10 2010 by Oluniyi Ajao - 8 Comments
When last did you visit a cyber cafe? Eight years ago, my answer would have been “right now”. I would have been writing/reading this on a computer in a cyber...