OA News: November 17-20, 2010
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- Mr. Harrison presents some interesting thoughts on the marketing landscape in Africa:
Chris Harrison: The African Landscape Has Changed {PSFK} - It’s impressive that prisoners are given Internet access, and even more interesting that they would consider using the web to formulate an escape plan:
Facebook prisoners will be monitored {The Swazi Observer} - A new report suggests that, on average, Kenyan Internet consumers pay at least 20% more than counterparts in other East African nations:
Kenya’s Internet users best bet for investors in region {The Citizen} - Can African newspapers make the change to digital when the time comes?
Africa’s Newspaper Barons Worried as Internet Rates Spread {VOA News} - An overview of various ICT iniatitives:
ICT services to support human developments in Africa {Balancing Act via Star Africa} - Comments on a conference between Botswana telecom stakeholders and Swedish telecoms companies:
AICT companies urged to offer bandwidth services {Mmegi Online} - An article part of a forum on the role of information and communication technology in global development:
The Need For Patience {Boston Review} - On mobile universal access, economic and social services, openness, human development, and innovation:
ICT, Development, and Poverty Reduction:Five Emerging Stories {ITID Journal, Vol 6, SE 2010}