RE: [DDN] Nigerian Question
Thanks for the replies and apologies for the late reponse. Pamela Ore Somolu, thank you for the info on Cawdnet and the various other projects. My interest is how ICT4D might help with ethno-socio divisions. Are there any demonstrations of reduced tensions and greater civic unity in the region? Contributors to this would conceivably include increased agricultural production (and hence less privation?), increased education leading to healthy competition and alternatives, etc. I'm also interested in how visible the Chinese are in ICT4D projects. The breadth of impact, any measurables, and the role of outside corporations and governments in providing support (financial or otherwise) would be helpful. Writing this down it sounds like I'm asking for the moon... I'm just trying to piece together the various and numerous initiatives in Nigeria and determine if singularly or collectively we've seen an impact. I will follow up offline to not muddle the list with further questions. Thank you. Matt Armstrong ___ DIGITALDIVIDE mailing list DIGITALDIVIDE@mailman.edc.org http://mailman.edc.org/mailman/listinfo/digitaldivide To unsubscribe, send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word UNSUBSCRIBE in the body of the message.
Re: [DDN] Nigerian Question
Matt Armstrong wrote: All, I am working on a policy paper arguing for ICT4D as a stabilizer for failing / weak states. The country I'm targetting with this study is Nigeria. Cawdnet networks in rural Nigeria. ICT4D is a key ingredient in how we do what we do. I can certainly provide you detailed local information of all kinds (both ICT related and general social/cultural information). My main sources of information are networks related to grassroots community development projects based in North Central Nigeria and South West Nigeria. However our networks stretch much further. If you need other locations we may well be able to help you find appropriate contacts. What kind of information do you want? If I don't know it I can probably find someone who does. Pam Pamela McLean CAWDnet convenor [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.cawd.info ___ DIGITALDIVIDE mailing list DIGITALDIVIDE@mailman.edc.org http://mailman.edc.org/mailman/listinfo/digitaldivide To unsubscribe, send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word UNSUBSCRIBE in the body of the message.
RE: [DDN] Nigerian Question
Hello Matt, There are quite a few initiatives going on in Nigeria and here is a sample. You can check out their websites for more information about their projects. Nigerian Youth ICT4D network: http://www.nyinetwork.org/ Paradigm Initiative Nigeria: http://www.pin.org.ng/ Lagos Digital Village: http://www.lagosdigitalvillage.org.ng/ Fantsuam Foundation: http://www.fantsuam.org/ Fantsuam Foundation is a previous winner of the Hafkin prize awarded to community initiatives which use the internet and digital resources to achieve economic benefits (http://www.apc.org/english/hafkin/2001/haf_winner.shtml), and is involved in ICT work in rural communities in northern Nigeria. A lot of work is being led by youth groups and you might take a look at the sites of past IT youth ambassadors for info: http://www.gbengasesan.com/ http://www.edwardpopoola.com/ Hope this helps! Ore Somolu From: Matt Armstrong [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: The Digital Divide Network discussion group[EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'The Digital Divide Network discussion group'[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [DDN] Nigerian Question Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2006 20:59:03 -0800 All, I am working on a policy paper arguing for ICT4D as a stabilizer for failing / weak states. The country I'm targetting with this study is Nigeria. Between increasing telecom privatisation (including relatively low Skype rates that fell lower Jan 06), corruption, ethno-religious-socio divisions, influence of foreign investment (China), Nollywood, some projects and statements to further empower women... And illiterate Shari'a judges, bin Laden's statement that Nigeria is a great place for liberation (i.e. bad potential for the Sahal region)... Any information on successful ICT4D projects ongoing in country? Any suggestions would be appreciated. Matt Armstrong USC Center on Public Diplomacy [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://uscpublicdiplomacy.com/ Personal website: http://mountainrunner.us c 310 926 1942 ___ DIGITALDIVIDE mailing list DIGITALDIVIDE@mailman.edc.org http://mailman.edc.org/mailman/listinfo/digitaldivide To unsubscribe, send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word UNSUBSCRIBE in the body of the message. ___ DIGITALDIVIDE mailing list DIGITALDIVIDE@mailman.edc.org http://mailman.edc.org/mailman/listinfo/digitaldivide To unsubscribe, send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word UNSUBSCRIBE in the body of the message.
[DDN] Nigerian Question
All, I am working on a policy paper arguing for ICT4D as a stabilizer for failing / weak states. The country I'm targetting with this study is Nigeria. Between increasing telecom privatisation (including relatively low Skype rates that fell lower Jan 06), corruption, ethno-religious-socio divisions, influence of foreign investment (China), Nollywood, some projects and statements to further empower women... And illiterate Shari'a judges, bin Laden's statement that Nigeria is a great place for liberation (i.e. bad potential for the Sahal region)... Any information on successful ICT4D projects ongoing in country? Any suggestions would be appreciated. Matt Armstrong USC Center on Public Diplomacy [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://uscpublicdiplomacy.com/ Personal website: http://mountainrunner.us c 310 926 1942 ___ DIGITALDIVIDE mailing list DIGITALDIVIDE@mailman.edc.org http://mailman.edc.org/mailman/listinfo/digitaldivide To unsubscribe, send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word UNSUBSCRIBE in the body of the message.
