April 2009 Blog Posts (5)

Following the discussions that took place in the Low Cost Information Access Devices Group, we defined three themes that we think could guide the discussions that take place on the forum in order to be more efficient. The three themes we define for the Parallel Discussions are the followings:

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Discussion has so far centered on the political, economic, cultural/social, legal or technological issues that impede the use or adoption of each of the identified categories of low cost information access devices in the developing world? How? How do such impediments differ between rural and urban areas? Political: Contributors talked about the political influence in the implantation of Low-Cost Information Access Devices and general ICT infrastructure building. One critical remar… Continue

By Michel Bauwens and David Bollier We are calling the problem facing the global economy a recession, but it is more accurately described as a snarl of de-leveraging and deflation, which may take ten years or more to resolve. But in the meantime, we face an urgent question: What do we do with the millions of people, especially the thousands of university graduates who might go years without finding suitable jobs? A long period of economic recovery will not only waste the talents of millions of… Continue

How to Become a Local Academy? Educational institutions and organizations are eligible to become academies. Local academies deliver training to students, and Ofok’s regional academy providing training and support to local academies. To apply for status as a local, you can… Continue

Freelance writing and their experience I am a freelance writer, I have more than 2 years experience in freelance work. I have more than 10 years work experience in various companies and various sections. But now a day overall economy is very low, so two years back I decided to start with freelance work. I am doing work for my existing clients as well as new clients and I am trying to keep them very happy with me so that only I can maintain my relationship. I am getting clients and projects fro… Continue