[kictanet] Local content

Wed Jul 18 11:28:35 EAT 2012

Thanks Jaco.

That'll help some of us who are trying to understand what local content
really means.

Tomslin
www.onelifeconsult.com

On Wed, Jul 18, 2012 at 11:04 AM, Du Toit, Jaco <j.dutoit at unesco.org> wrote:

> Dear colleagues,
>
> You might be interested in a recent publication on the  Relationship
> between Local Content, Internet Development and Access Prices" that was
> published by  ISOC, OECD and UNESCO, see
> www.unesco.org/new/fileadmin/MULTIMEDIA/.../local_content_study.pdf.  The
> first findings of the research were presented at the sixth annual meeting
> of the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) that was held here in Nairobi, Kenya
> on 27-30 September 2011.  There is also a case study on Kenya
>
> Jaco
>
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>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: kictanet [mailto:kictanet-bounces+j.dutoit=
> unesco.org at lists.kictanet.or.ke] On Behalf Of Ali Hussein
> Sent: Wednesday, 18 July, 2012 10:50 AM
> To: Du Toit, Jaco
> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions
> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Local content
>
> Solomon
>
> Local content is what is relevant to a local audience. In this case Kenya.
> In my humble opinion if you write about Jay Z and you are a Kenyan that
> doesn't pass muster as local content.
>
> As for the domain extension - that is just where you host the content. So
> that content on Jay Z if it goes on a site with the domain hiphop.co.kethat doesn't qualify as local content...
>
> For more context. Yawe's  quadrantshift.co.ke is a good example of taking
> a global phenomenon (in this case Richdad PoorDad) and applying it to a
> local context. Well done Yawe.
>
> I hope I have helped.
>
> Ali Hussein
>
> +254 773/713 601113
>
> Sent from my iPhone®
>
> On Jul 18, 2012, at 10:37 AM, Solomon Mbũrũ Kamau <solo.mburu at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> > From what Yawe has posted (although I've not dissected through the
> > links by Yawe), is local content having a .ke domain or having
> > information related to our local diversities? For example, having
> > content that supports our communities through online presence? Someone
> > educate me on this 'illiteracy'.
> >
> > On 18/07/2012, robert yawe <robertyawe at yahoo.co.uk> wrote:
> >> Hi All,
> >>
> >> You and I are responsible for generating local content, and since I
> >> am not one to just participate in rhetoric here is my contribution to
> >> local content
> >>
> >> www.quadrantshift.co.ke
> >> www.live.mystocks.co.ke
> >> www.youtube.com/coachyawe
> >> www.propertykenya.com
> >> www.interiors.co.ke
> >> http://www.360views.quadrantshift.co.ke/  (work in progress)
> >>
> >>
> >> What is your contribution to local content?
> >>
> >> Robert Yawe
> >> KAY System Technologies Ltd
> >> Phoenix House, 6th Floor
> >> P O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200
> >> Kenya
> >>
> >>
> >> Tel: +254722511225, +254202010696
> >>
> >>
> >> ________________________________
> >> From: Warigia Bowman <warigia at gmail.com>
> >> To: robertyawe at yahoo.co.uk
> >> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke>
> >> Sent: Tuesday, 17 July 2012, 18:56
> >> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Insufficient resources, training mar Sh320m
> >> digital villages plan
> >>
> >>
> >> Dear Hussein
> >>
> >> I was there too, and you did not miss part of the answer because
> >> there is no answer. The sad fact is that we have not yet implemented
> >> our universal access fund, although Rwanda and Uganda have. Not only
> >> are we not taxing operators to promote universal access, we are
> >> subsidizing them, and what do we have to show for it?
> >>
> >> Local content is great, but how do we encourage its production?  It
> >> will take access, training, and support. It is a good idea, but we
> >> need a specific detailed plan.
> >>
> >> PS Ndemo is the best PS in Kenya, but he can't do everything by
> >> himself. We still need to hold the (entire) government, and
> >> operators, accountable for ensuring universal access. I want to hear
> >> more about what Ndemo has to say about NOFBI.
> >>
> >> yours, Warigia
> >>
> >>
> >> On Tue, Jul 17, 2012 at 10:08 AM, Ali Hussein <ali at hussein.me.ke>
> wrote:
> >>
> >> Crystal
> >>>
> >>> At today's EAIGF I raised the issue of Universal Access and the
> >>> linkages that may be created with the Pasha Centres.
> >>>
> >>> The Good Doctor (Ndemo) was very forthcoming in elaborating on this
> >>> point and raised another issue that we all must address. The issue
> >>> of content.Local Content.
> >>>
> >>> In my humble opinion there must be a mix of private and public
> >>> partnership for this noble project to work. As much as I am a
> >>> business person and driven by the profit motive we must also
> >>> appreciate at all times the role Government and NGOs play.
> >>>
> >>> On the issue of the Universal Access Fund I wasnt really satisfied
> >>> with the answer I got from Dr.Ndemo..Unless I missed a part of the
> answer?
> >>>
> >>> Ali Hussein
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> On Tue, Jul 17, 2012 at 2:56 PM, Crystal Watley Kigoni
> >>> <crystal at voicesofafrica.org> wrote:
> >>>
> >>> It is concerning that this has been a topic of discussion since 2010
> >>> and no resolution has come.
> >>>>
> >>>> If these are loans that have been taken from Family Bank, a private
> >>>> institution, and the government has been given World Bank funds to
> >>>> complete it, why are the digital village operators still being
> >>>> given the entire loan debt? Are they not providing a public service?
> >>>>
> >>>> Secondly, if those selected for the enterprise are not able to
> >>>> repay their debts we are creating failing rather than successful
> >>>> ventures. Something should be done immediately to support those
> >>>> unable to raise the local capital.
> >>>>
> >>>> Lastly, the CCK should be vocal in insuring these facilities are
> >>>> available and functioning for the utilization by the rural population.
> >>>>
> >>>> Otherwise, we stand the risk of rural connectivity becoming a long
> >>>> running promise which is never fulfilled. A sad state of affairs.
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> On Tue, Jul 17, 2012 at 4:16 AM, Ali Hussein <ali at hussein.me.ke>
> wrote:
> >>>>
> >>>> Warigia
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Better still how about CCK and ICT Board use opendata to map this
> out?
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Still..I find it abit disconcerting that CCK has been awfully
> >>>>> quiet on the issue of Universal Access...
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Anyone at CCK?
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Regards
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Ali Hussein
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>> On Tue, Jul 17, 2012 at 10:22 AM, Warigia Bowman
> >>>>> <warigia at gmail.com>
> >>>>> wrote:
> >>>>>
> >>>>> It would be nice to see an accounting of the Pasha funds. I would
> >>>>> also like to see which pashas are getting what, and see a map of
> >>>>> pashas established, funded, and proposed, but not yet funded. That
> >>>>> being said, I can make us that map, if I can extract the data out
> >>>>> of the relevant players.
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Yours, Rigia
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> On Mon, Jul 16, 2012 at 9:33 PM, Ali Hussein <ali at hussein.me.ke>
> wrote:
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Grace & all
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> During the online discussions that preceded the Kenya IGF we
> >>>>>>> raised the issue of Transparency in the allocation and usage of
> >>>>>>> funds on Universal Access by the CCK.
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> Having read the story on the challenges facing Pasha Centres is
> >>>>>>> there a case for Partnership between CCK and the ICT Board? Or
> >>>>>>> am I being naive?
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> Ali Hussein
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> +254 773/713 601113
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> Sent from my iPhone®
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> On Jul 16, 2012, at 10:47 PM, Grace Githaiga
> >>>>>>> <ggithaiga at hotmail.com>
> >>>>>>> wrote:
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> http://www.nation.co.ke/business/news/-/1006/1455772/-/item/1/-/
> >>>>>>> 68vsrnz/-/index.html
> >>>>>>>
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