re: "... identifying a trusted party at that end". There are local
non-profit organizations that provide technology assistance and support to
other non-profit organizations. They are based on the "circuit rider" model
popular in the US, where technicians travel from site to site with their
bag of tools, training materials, and general expertise in a range of
services and solutions appropriate for the environment. Circuit Rider
organizations are found in many of the larger population centers in the
developing world and are an excellent resource for both identifying worthy
recipient organizations and/or providing the onsite assistance for
installation, training, and ongoing support of the donated hardware. Our
organization does this in many cities in Asia, Africa, and Latin America.
Perhaps a discussion with similar organizations might lead to a partnership
to ensure that deliveries are not only completed in a timely manner, but
that the follow up training and maintenance is done to ensure the success
of the initial donation.
Bill Lester
William A. Lester
CTO/Director of Technology
NinthBridge
a program of EngenderHealth
440 Ninth Avenue
New York, NY 10001
(Office) 212.561.8002 (eFax) 305.489.6286
(e-Mail) [EMAIL PROTECTED]
(URL) www.ninthbridge.org
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