Rwanda tops affordable internet index

Listers Interesting read. East African nation Rwanda was ranked the top nation among developing countries with affordable internet by the Alliance for Affordable Internet (A4AI). Question:- How is this possible? See more at:- http://www.itwebafrica.com/ict-and-governance/389-rwanda/234265-rwanda-tops-... Regards Ali Hussein +254 770 906375 / 0713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim Blog: www.alyhussein.com "I fear the day technology will surpass human interaction. The world will have a generation of idiots". ~ Albert Einstein Sent from my iPad

The countries are ranked according to various drivers such as effective broadband structures, enhanced competition, spectrum allocation, and infrastructure sharing models, etc.Greetings, Would population be a contributor?For Rwanda there is mention of SMART "The Smart Rwanda Master Plan (SRMP) is a strategic approach of transforming the economy of Rwanda to a knowledge economy through ICT." Blessed day. Regards/Wangari --- Pray God Bless. 2013Wangari circa - "Being of the Light, We are Restored Through Faith in Mind, Body and Spirit; We Manifest The Kingdom of God on Earth". Rwanda tops affordable internet index - Published on 05 March 2015 - By Simnikiwe Mzekandaba East African nation Rwanda was ranked the top nation among developing countries with affordable internet by the Alliance for Affordable Internet (A4AI).Speaking at the release of the Affordability Report in Barcelona, Spain Sonia Jorge, executive director of the Alliance for Affordable Internet said that "we are still far from achieving the global target of cheaper internet".According to Jorge 2 billion people live on less than $2 per day and none can afford internet today.The Affordability Report is released annually and looks at the state of broadband policy across 51 developing and emerging economies, and presents a country index which ranks the countries. READ MORE Rwanda, Ericsson join forces for vision 2020 Rwanda's plans to advance digital literacy Policy makers commit to smart Africa vision Rwanda re-elected to ITU councilThe countries are ranked according to various drivers such as effective broadband structures, enhanced competition, spectrum allocation, and infrastructure sharing models, etc.And in terms of this year's results Rwanda ranks the top among the developing nations.According to Rwandan officials initiatives like SMART Rwanda are driving affordable internet in the country.Also on the list is Nigeria in second place followed by Morocco, Uganda and Kenya.A4AI describes itself as the world's broadest technology sector coalition with over 70 members, including Google, Microsoft, Yahoo, Facebook, Ericsson, Cisco and Internet Society from the private sector, and a large public sector and not-for-profit membership as well.- See more at: Rwanda tops affordable internet index - ITWeb Africa | | | | | | | | | | | Rwanda tops affordable internet index - ITWeb AfricaRwanda leads in a review of developing countries with affordable internet. | | | | View on www.itwebafrica.com | Preview by Yahoo | | | | | On Friday, 6 March 2015, 17:49, Ali Hussein via isoc <isoc@lists.my.co.ke> wrote: Listers Interesting read. East African nation Rwanda was ranked the top nation among developing countries with affordable internet by the Alliance for Affordable Internet (A4AI). Question:- How is this possible? See more at:- http://www.itwebafrica.com/ict-and-governance/389-rwanda/234265-rwanda-tops-... Regards Ali Hussein +254 770 906375 / 0713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassimSkype: abu-jomoLinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassimBlog: www.alyhussein.com "I fear the day technology will surpass human interaction. The world will have a generation of idiots". ~ Albert Einstein Sent from my iPad _______________________________________________ isoc mailing list isoc@lists.my.co.ke http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/isoc

Following... On Mar 7, 2015 1:55 AM, "WANGARI KABIRU via isoc" <isoc@lists.my.co.ke> wrote:
The countries are ranked according to various drivers such as effective broadband structures, enhanced competition, spectrum allocation, and infrastructure sharing models, etc. Greetings,
Would population be a contributor? For Rwanda there is mention of SMART "The Smart Rwanda Master Plan (SRMP) is a strategic approach of transforming the economy of Rwanda to a knowledge economy through ICT."
Blessed day.
Regards/Wangari --- Pray God Bless. 2013Wangari circa - "Being of the Light, We are Restored Through Faith in Mind, Body and Spirit; We Manifest The Kingdom of God on Earth".
Rwanda tops affordable internet index Published on 05 March 2015 By Simnikiwe Mzekandaba <http://www.itwebafrica.com/component/contact/contact/10> [image: Rwanda tops affordable internet index.] East African nation Rwanda was ranked the top nation among developing countries with affordable internet by the Alliance for Affordable Internet (A4AI). Speaking at the release of the Affordability Report in Barcelona, Spain Sonia Jorge, executive director of the Alliance for Affordable Internet said that "we are still far from achieving the global target of cheaper internet". According to Jorge 2 billion people live on less than $2 per day and none can afford internet today. The Affordability Report is released annually and looks at the state of broadband policy across 51 developing and emerging economies, and presents a country index which ranks the countries. READ MORERwanda, Ericsson join forces for vision 2020 <http://www.itwebafrica.com/ict-and-governance/389-rwanda/234255-rwanda-ericsson-joins-forces-for-vision-2020>
Rwanda's plans to advance digital literacy <http://www.itwebafrica.com/ict-and-governance/389-rwanda/234093-rwandas-plans-to-advance-digital-literacy>
Policy makers commit to smart Africa vision <http://www.itwebafrica.com/ict-and-governance/523-africa/234009-policy-makers-commit-to-smart-africa-vision> Rwanda re-elected to ITU council <http://www.itwebafrica.com/telecommunications/337-rwanda/233693-staff-writer> The countries are ranked according to various drivers such as effective broadband structures, enhanced competition, spectrum allocation, and infrastructure sharing models, etc. And in terms of this year's results Rwanda ranks the top among the developing nations. According to Rwandan officials initiatives like SMART Rwanda are driving affordable internet in the country. Also on the list is Nigeria in second place followed by Morocco, Uganda and Kenya. A4AI describes itself as the world's broadest technology sector coalition with over 70 members, including Google, Microsoft, Yahoo, Facebook, Ericsson, Cisco and Internet Society from the private sector, and a large public sector and not-for-profit membership as well. - See more at: Rwanda tops affordable internet index - ITWeb Africa <http://www.itwebafrica.com/ict-and-governance/389-rwanda/234265-rwanda-tops-affordable-internet-index#sthash.g7iAGKcP.dpuf>
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Rwanda tops affordable internet index - ITWeb Africa <http://www.itwebafrica.com/ict-and-governance/389-rwanda/234265-rwanda-tops-affordable-internet-index#sthash.g7iAGKcP.dpuf> Rwanda leads in a review of developing countries with affordable internet. View on www.itwebafrica.com <http://www.itwebafrica.com/ict-and-governance/389-rwanda/234265-rwanda-tops-affordable-internet-index#sthash.g7iAGKcP.dpuf> Preview by Yahoo
On Friday, 6 March 2015, 17:49, Ali Hussein via isoc < isoc@lists.my.co.ke> wrote:
Listers
Interesting read.
East African nation Rwanda was ranked the top nation among developing countries with affordable internet by the Alliance for Affordable Internet (A4AI).
Question:- How is this possible?
See more at:-
http://www.itwebafrica.com/ict-and-governance/389-rwanda/234265-rwanda-tops-...
Regards
*Ali Hussein*
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