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Carlos Afonso <[log in to unmask]>
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Carlos Afonso <[log in to unmask]>
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Mon, 28 Nov 2005 13:45:27 -0200
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Thanks, Adam.

rgds

--c.a.

Adam Peake wrote:

> At 5:38 PM -0200 11/26/05, Carlos Afonso wrote:
>
>> I agree we should worry about it, but I am not sure about Adam's 
>> example. It looks like a commercial service to me -- with a pinch of 
>> social responsibility etc. There are many examples of people working 
>> on ICT for development who are not necessarily companies, so let us 
>> discuss this further. Of course there may be companies worth getting 
>> involved in this, but let us take a good look at ourselves 
>> (non-profits) first.
>
>
>
> Idea is that it's sustainable, not just relying on donor funds. 
> Perhaps look at OneWorld rather than OKN Mobile itself. Alice Wanjira, 
> new ALAC member, may have some ideas.
>
> An article about the project below.

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