[GKD] Making Access Affordable (India)

INTERNET FOR ALL: INDIAN VILLAGERS TO GET ACCESS AT PRICES THEY CAN AFFORD By Frederick Noronha [EMAIL PROTECTED] India's hundreds of millions of rural dwellers are given a cold-shoulder by businessmen, and lack the access to goods, services and information they so badly require. From Chennai in

Re: [GKD] RFI: Global Internet Users

Hi Vikas, I's suggest you visit the CyberAtlas at . They've got a nice collection of Internet research from a variety of angles. I'd check out their Geographics and Demographics sections. best of luck, ac * Andy Carvin

[GKD] RFI: Cybercafes in China

I recently came across a statistic claiming there are an estimated 78,000 Chinese cybercafes (or wangba). I am interested in learning more about the development of this remarkably large "ecosystem". Is anybody aware of a good English-language resource on the development and present dynamics of th

[GKD] A Valuable Resource for Civil Society

Dear Colleagues, As you know, the Development Gateway provides valuable information and services to civil society worldwide on development projects, government statistics, key development topics, and policy dialogue. This unique Internet platform brings tog

Re: [GKD] RFI: Global Internet Users

Vikas, 1. There are several sources of information re. people online. NUA is probably the most often quoted. Mike Jensen also provided valuable statistics in a message to GKD some months ago. 2. Re. Cost of access, again there are many sources, usual