Thanks! I would love to have the RIK roll out as Pasha centers. I am praying for some government support... we will see. ;) Crystal On Mon, Dec 28, 2009 at 2:05 PM, techi <myskunkworks@gmail.com> wrote:
Hi Crystal,
That makes sense, thanks for the insight. I think the Pasha project by the Govt has similar objectives, could be the same thing. Maybe the kiosk idea could be integrated in rural schools, that's where its needed the most. On my recent trip upcountry, most of the houses had electricity and I noticed that the community was developing interest in owning computers and Internet modems. Nowadays, u can obtain a low-end PC at Kshs.8,000 and a modem for Kshs.2,000.
That aside, I think the Rural Internet kiosk is fantastic idea but should be implemented promptly. I also think that computer literacy training in schools is paramount. Elderly population in the rural areas could be shy towards technology but the youth are not.
Happy holidays.
On Mon, Dec 28, 2009 at 1:47 PM, Crystal Watley Kigoni < crystal@voicesofafrica.org> wrote:
Hi.
None of these are risks ;)
Almost 90% of Sub Saharan Africa is without electric. It is the perfect time to introduce green tech such as solar so we can chose to develop without adding CO2 emissions. Before people will buy Internet modems they need to learn to use the Internet which is currently unavailable in most villages. Thus an icebreaker is necessary for people to "buy in" to the technology. And before someone can buy a computer they have to learn what it is, how to use it, and have the income necessary to purchase. The goal of the kiosk is to teach the people why computing and the Internet are relevant to their daily lives. THEN they buy computers and Internet modems. Which can be sold through the community groups to the people thus building the local economy.
Many blessings,
Crystal
On Mon, Dec 28, 2009 at 1:39 PM, techi <myskunkworks@gmail.com> wrote:
Hi Crystal,
The cyber cafes were replaced by Internet modems in urban areas. I think one of the risks of Rural Internet Kiosks are primarily the Internet modems, rural electrification and reduced computer prices; which is not such a bad thing.
On Mon, Dec 28, 2009 at 12:05 PM, Crystal Watley Kigoni < crystal@voicesofafrica.org> wrote:
The best Christmas gift to me would be $20 million to roll out 5,000 Rural Internet Kiosks throughout villages in East Africa...
Crystal
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