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The Digital Divide Doesn't Exist

NTEN

Given the difficulty in unpacking all of the socio-economic, cultural, political, educational, and other mutually-reinforcing components of digital inequality, simple metaphors can't carry the weight. Mohammed Diop, of Mali , presumably one of the very people OLPC wants to convince: "It is a very clever marketing tool.

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Case Study: An Accidental Techie #FAIL Story

NTEN

Given the organization-wide scope of my proposed project, effective change management practices were key to the success of the project. My oversight became striking apparent when my strongest leadership-level advocate, our development director, retired before the project was implemented. It only took 2 years.)

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Some Africa Links

Michael Stein's Non-profit Technology Blog

SocioLingo's Africa Blog : Written by an Englishwoman living in Mali, this blog's frequent posts - many times a day - cover all of Africa and point out articles and reports on linguistic, cultural, archeological, economic, and political developments on the continent. SocioLingo's Mali Blog. Timbuktu Chronicles. AfricaBeat.

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NpTech Tag: People Behind Tags, NpTech Timeline, Twitter, and More Widgets

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

One wonders where virtual words like Second Life fit on the interaction and communications axis. I wonder which one is more effective or appropriate for MySpace culture - visual design or social design ? Second Life Relay for Life for 2007 volunteer blog is gearing up for this year's event, the third one in Second Life.

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