[kictanet] DadaabNet - Suggestions, Feedback, and Advice

Sun Jul 24 21:59:01 EAT 2011

@muchuri

In brief response to your questions:
1) Mobile phone penetration is high but computer penetration is low.
Some NGO staff has said there is a kind of techphobia and a lack of
skilled techs.
2) We have been meeting with cybercafe owners. Each camp seems to have
1 or 2 cybercafes. Also the Norweign Refugee Council has set up a
training program and we are actively seeking for partners on the
ground.
3) Communications are very important to the refugees. There are a
remarkable number of 3G phones in the area. Plus we are bringing in
netbooks and tablets at very low cost.
4) No intranet current exists. There is no unified communications
infrastructure. The lack of proper IT in operations here was the
driving force behind the idea. I originally thought I would focus on
public health (my degree training) here but found the need for ICT
programs, our specialty, to be huge.

This is a needed and do-able project where we as a Kenyan NGO can do
something real and tangible.

Thank you for your questions and feedback.

Best,
Crystal

On 7/24/11, Muchiri Nyaggah <muchiri at semacraft.com> wrote:
> Hi Crystal,
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> A few questions...mostly.
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> 1. What is PC penetration like in Dadaab at the moment?
> 2. I understand there are a number of cybercafes running within the camps.
> Have you considered enlisting their owners as partners in the project? I
> hope there will be a few Pasha centers in Dadaab soon, they could play a
> useful role in DadaabNet.
> 3. Will the content for mobile be delivered over WiFi on mobile web? It may
> be useful to have it accessible via 3G/EDGE as well in case the number of
> WiFi enabled devices turns out to be low.
> 4. Does the Intranet platform already exist? It may prove helpful to
> build/customize in a place where you have easy access to technical
> assistance before relocating the servers to Dadaab.
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> Sounds like a fascinating project.
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> Kind regards,
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> On Sun, Jul 24, 2011 at 6:24 PM, <bitange at jambo.co.ke> wrote:
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>> Crystal,
>> Thanks for your request.  I will mobilize well wishers and ensure we
>> create the network.  We are coming to Dadaab to assess communication needs
>> and provide what is needed in a few days.
>>
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>> Regards
>>
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>> Ndemo.
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>> > Greetings from Dadaab!
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