[kictanet] Day 1 of 5 - should we proceed with the discussion?

[brian]

I think this is a great idea and should be included amongst proposals on actions the ICT community can take as part of the industry response.

Brian

On Mon, 28 Jan 2008 10:54:10 +0300, Bill Kagai <mediacorp.research at mediacorp.co.ke> wrote:
> John,
> It's not that am opposed to the discussion per se. I just feel its time to
> move things a notch higher and engage positively with the problem rather
> than just discuss passively so that we end up being part of the solution.
> As an example, Red Cross has been sending signals that they overwhelmed
> with
> logistics in reaching those in need of aid. How can ICT/Kictanet help in
> mapping the regions, developing databases of resources versus populations
> affected etc. Can we maybe contact Red Cross and ask for their
> requirements
> then help them out???
> 
> Bill
> 
> On Jan 28, 2008 10:31 AM, John Walubengo <jwalu at yahoo.com> wrote:
> 
>> Bill,
>>
>> Indeed I debated within myself this question.  In the midst
>> of all the chaos I wondered:
>>
>> 1. Is it possible to remain focus and discuss ICT issues
>> 2. Shouldnt we pause and review the issues after the chaos
>> has subsided?
>> 3. Are we doing the victims some injustice by talking ICT
>> as they continue to die?
>>
>> I notice Brian has already commenced the discussion but
>> please feel free to call for an injuction of the process
>> and we shall go by the majority vote.
>>
>> walu.
>>
>> --- Bill Kagai <mediacorp.research at mediacorp.co.ke> wrote:
>>
>> > John,
>> > With all due respect I don't think this is the time to do
>> > a postmortem for
>> > we are still in the mess. This could be the opportunity
>> > for kictanet to move
>> > from policy oriented discussion to actual engagement on
>> > the ground.
>> >
>>
>>
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