Re: [GKD] The $100 Computer: A Polite Scam

2005-02-23 Thread Lishan Adam
s that we have limited number of highly skilled young people. That is not a $100 problem. Thanks. Lishan === Lishan Adam, ICTD Consultant P.O.Box 2308 Addis Ababa [EMAIL PROTECTED] === ***GKD is solely supported by EDC, a Non-Profit Organization*** To post a

Re: [GKD] DG Special Coverage on Community Telecenters

2003-02-21 Thread Lishan Adam
on is that the deployment of telecentres (at least in Africa) is not as easy as was originally thought, so there is a need for more fundamental/action research and experimenting to evolve with tens of models for thousands of different communities in our region. Lishan Adam, Independent Consultant

Re: [GKD] Learning From ICT Failure

2002-12-13 Thread Lishan Adam
wly often by word of mouth. Perhaps that is why we have limited number of structure/processes of learning. Thanks. Lishan == Lishan Adam citad.org P.O.Box 2038 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Tel +2511602624 [EMAIL PROTECTED] === ***GKD is solely supp

Re: [GKD] RFI: Cost of Bridging Digital Divide?

2001-12-11 Thread Lishan Adam
Sam Lanfranco wrote: > ...if we can justify our ICT deployment at the micro-level, project by > project, we don't need to worry about what it will cost. We will carry > the costs project by project and - if we wish - aggregate those costs if > someone is interested in the totals. I entirely agree

[GKD] Revisiting National E-Readiness and E-Strategies in Africa

2001-11-14 Thread Lishan Adam
Dear GKD Members, Many countries have already conducted e-readiness studies, while several more appear to be considering e-readiness studies with the support and encouragement of international donors. These efforts raise some major concerns: 1. E-readiness needs to build on not to duplicate... T

[GKD] DOT Force; What is next?

2001-05-07 Thread Lishan Adam
Dear list members, Although this is a bit late, I would like to join others to congratulate the DOT Force for the work so far. The resulting document is worth reading. I just reread the document for a meeting. Reading it twice I got stuck ­ the ideas are fine, but what is next…. The document is

[GKD] Overestimating/underestimating the digital divide

2001-03-12 Thread Lishan Adam
On 2 March 2001, Grant Boyle writes: > >I am not very familiar with the theory of the digital divide. One question >I have is whether the digital divide means "having technology" (one side of >the divide) or not having technology (other side of the divide)? If it is >this simple, then is the