One member of LinkedIn AGRODEP group (one of our AGRODEP social media group) raised the following question "HOW", by introducing a discussion about "Every African Woman Should Have Access to Broadband ?" (See the below in detail)
I am not an expert on it. I guess that mobile technology would be one of ways to proceed, since it is relately cheapter than desktop technology, in terms of inital setup cost and maintaining cost. Mobile technology is much easier to acquire as well. : )
I would like to ask the same questions to AGRODEP members as well, since you have better idea of the question "HOW". Please, let me know your idea. You can directly post your idea in the Linkedin AGRODEP group there.
Source:http://technologysalon.org/
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Every African Woman Should Have Access to Broadband - But How?
If we are serious about ICT as an accelerant for social and economic development, and we know that a) women are the key to investments in family health and education, and b) broadband connectivity is a major ICT catalyst for both, then we should be working towards a world where every African woman can have access to broadband Internet.
 But what does "broadband" or "access" really mean? And how can we accelerate connectivity? Yes, mobile operators will play a role, as will ISPs, national backbones, sea cable operators, and the private ICT ecosystem. In fact, its a policy, regulatory, financial, and cultural challenge, which will take many actors working together to achieve impact.
How do we start? What advice do you have for the technologists? The technocrats? The ICT4D community as a whole? Or the whole US government foreign assistance framework? What levers and leverage can make broadband ubiquitous?
Come to the next Technology Salon for a lively discussion at the intersection of technology and development, boosted with broadband. We'll be joined by Priya Jaisinghani of USAID, Ann Mei Chang of State via Google, and your peers - so please RSVP early - we will reach capacity fast.
Broadband Access for Africa
March Technology Salon
8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
IREX
2121 K Street NW, Suite 700
Washington, DC (map)
We'll have hot coffee and Krispe Kreme donuts for a morning rush, but seating is limited at IREX's headquarters. So RSVP ASAP to be confirmed for attendance - once we reach our 20-person capacity there will be a waitlist.
About the Technology Salon™
 The Technology Salon™ is an intimate, informal, and in person, discussion between information and communication technology experts and international development professionals, with a focus on both:
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technology's impact on donor-sponsored technical assistance delivery, and
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private enterprise driven economic development, facilitated by technology.
Our meetings are lively conversations, not boring presentations. Attendance is capped at 20 people - and frank participation with ideas, opinions, and predictions is actively encouraged. It's also a great opportunity to meet others motivated to employ technology to solve vexing development problems. Join us today!
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