http://www.ethanzuckerman.com/blog/2009/07/14/notes-from-digital-bridge-institute-abuja-nigeria/ EthanZ's musings on Africa, media and international development Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:45:31 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.ethanzuckerman.com/blog/2009/07/14/notes-from-digital-bridge-institute-abuja-nigeria/comment-page-1/#comment-1836573 SHUAIBU M. SHUAIBU Sun, 13 Dec 2009 19:59:58 +0000 http://www.ethanzuckerman.com/blog/?p=3074#comment-1836573 I have a strong believe that the digital bridge institute will contribute toward the development ICT all over the counry I have a strong believe that the digital bridge institute will contribute toward the development ICT all over the counry

]]> http://www.ethanzuckerman.com/blog/2009/07/14/notes-from-digital-bridge-institute-abuja-nigeria/comment-page-1/#comment-1765343 Txt2Fly | Africaincorp [Beta DEV] Fri, 09 Oct 2009 16:41:36 +0000 http://www.ethanzuckerman.com/blog/?p=3074#comment-1765343 [...] Notes from Digital Bridge Institute, Abuja, Nigeria (ethanzuckerman.com) [...] [...] Notes from Digital Bridge Institute, Abuja, Nigeria (ethanzuckerman.com) [...]

]]> http://www.ethanzuckerman.com/blog/2009/07/14/notes-from-digital-bridge-institute-abuja-nigeria/comment-page-1/#comment-1656840 Comparison between On- and Off-network GSM Rates in Nigeria - Appfrica Thu, 16 Jul 2009 08:03:18 +0000 http://www.ethanzuckerman.com/blog/?p=3074#comment-1656840 [...] Ethan Zuckerman reports that the head of the Nigerian Communications Commission, Chairman Odukwe claims that [...] [...] Ethan Zuckerman reports that the head of the Nigerian Communications Commission, Chairman Odukwe claims that [...]

]]> http://www.ethanzuckerman.com/blog/2009/07/14/notes-from-digital-bridge-institute-abuja-nigeria/comment-page-1/#comment-1655746 Jolkona Blog » Blog Archive » Opening development to the developing world! Wed, 15 Jul 2009 18:16:03 +0000 http://www.ethanzuckerman.com/blog/?p=3074#comment-1655746 [...] I raise these issues because I am especially concerned about youth like me, who are jobless in Nigeria and other countries but have nothing to do (which is why you receive so much spam email), we should always keep them in mind when we are developing programs. For example, I know a lot youth who will be willing to help with finding data so long as someone is willing to pay for it. Even better, equipping youth with the knowledge and tools they need to be at the forefront of efforts in development is the best investment in a country’s development–because they realize that only the best ideas are good enough since they have “skin in the game”. Maker Faire Africa is trying very hard to do this by partnering with universities like Asheshi University in engaging African students in innovative and productive enterprise. I hope with time, they go farther than that to engage less affluent youth like those creative “yahoo-yahoo” boys who send you spam emails. My joy is that there is a growing awareness of the importance of engaging the youth in developing countries in development efforts especially through technology. [...] [...] I raise these issues because I am especially concerned about youth like me, who are jobless in Nigeria and other countries but have nothing to do (which is why you receive so much spam email), we should always keep them in mind when we are developing programs. For example, I know a lot youth who will be willing to help with finding data so long as someone is willing to pay for it. Even better, equipping youth with the knowledge and tools they need to be at the forefront of efforts in development is the best investment in a country’s development–because they realize that only the best ideas are good enough since they have “skin in the game”. Maker Faire Africa is trying very hard to do this by partnering with universities like Asheshi University in engaging African students in innovative and productive enterprise. I hope with time, they go farther than that to engage less affluent youth like those creative “yahoo-yahoo” boys who send you spam emails. My joy is that there is a growing awareness of the importance of engaging the youth in developing countries in development efforts especially through technology. [...]

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