ict for development options for researchers: a view of computer aid international
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Gladys Muhunyo, Director of Africa programmes, Computer Aid, KenyaTRANSCRIPT
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ICT for Development options for Researchers – A Computer Aid perspective
Gladys MuhunyoDirector of Africa Programmes
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UK based charity since 1998, with regional office in AfricaUK based charity since 1998, with regional office in Africa
Practical solutions using affordable technology in ehealth, Practical solutions using affordable technology in ehealth, elearning, e-inclusion, eAgriculture, eWasteelearning, e-inclusion, eAgriculture, eWaste
Over 190,000 Professional refurbished PCs to more than 100 Over 190,000 Professional refurbished PCs to more than 100 different countries.different countries.
Collaborative research on ICT for Collaborative research on ICT for development and training on ICT toolsdevelopment and training on ICT tools
Computer Aid Computer Aid InternationalInternational
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ICT for DevelopmentUse of Basic ICT tools to bring about
development. Increasing access points to Educational
InstitutionsAvailing access tools within target
audience Alternative Connectivity and Power As long as the information that is
disseminated using ICT brings about reduction in Poverty, improvement in health, education, agriculture etc
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The Challenge
Selection of Appropriate ICT in Developmental projects – Including Research programs
Access to Local support ICT programsTechnical Maintenance of Internal ICT
systemsAwareness of Social Media solutions
for development SectorsCost of connectivityManagement of Ewaste
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Affordable hardware both new and refurbished to educational institutions, non-governmental organization and development agencies
Promoting alternative technologies for power and connectivity(Solar -Zubabox, Mesh networks )
Active lobbying within governments, for concession rates on connectivity for Educational Institutions and NGOs
Promoting Social Media amongst researchers to increase proffessional voices, impacting larger audiences
Promoting elearning and open access platforms
Computer Aid’s Advocacy
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36 African Countries – Providing New and Professionally Refurbished PCs; Laptops, Wireless equipment, Networking Solutions
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Alternative Technologies including Mesh Networks in Rural Settings through Research and Development Support
MACHA – Zambia Largest Mesh Network in Africa Covering
www.machaworks.org
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Chief Chicanta 700KMs of Lusaka has access to Malaria Research Institute, Hospital, 4 Schools, Community Radio station for InformationNo Electricity, Plenty of SunshineLocal Sustainability on Pay per use
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Collaborative Skills in Technical Support and Maintenance with Local Partners
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ICT access for research
BioMed's open access mascot Gulliver Turtle
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Telemedicine provides a breakthrough in rural healthcareMany rural hospitals in Africa do not have the expertise to treat complicated cases due to staff shortages and limited staff experience.Computer Aid is providing PCs, digital cameras, scanners and printers to rural hospitals in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania through AMREF Outreach program.The technology enables doctors and nurses in these hospitals to get expert advice from medical specialists in Nairobi. Staff in the rural hospital take photos of the injury or illness and them email them, along with the case notes, to the medical staff in Nairobi. "Telemedicine is a very major step for us and a breakthrough in helping us deliver better health care," says Dr Johnson Musomi, Outreach Manager at AMREF, which is working with Computer Aid on the project.
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Enables the most experienced and highly-trained clinicians to provide (potentially life-saving) instant diagnostic expertise to inexperienced rural health practitioners
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E-learning for Universities
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Social Media Presencewww.facebook.combiomedcentral, Computer Aidwww.twitter.com@biomedcentral@Computer_Aid #ICT4D #oaafrica2011
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Conclusion
Serving to accelerate and achieve sustainable development of quality ICT Solutions
Research and Development
Social Media Advocacy
Affordability and Sustainability through pulling of resources and bulk negotiation on connectivity rates.
Promoting Immediacy in Access – USE NOW
