By today’s financial standards, USAID’s Leland Initiative looks minuscule. How far can US $15 million go to connect not one, but twenty nations over five years? Divide this sum up and each country is left with $150,000 per year. Still, the emphasis on local African content is impressive given the …

Despite the long name, this resource (in partnership with UNESCO) is simple to use and browsing its myriad of entries is a great way to spend an afternoon. Most of the data is from the period 2007-2009 and can still considered current.
Some background information from the site:
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Former Nigerian President Yar’Adua may be remembered for his controversial election in 2007, his unification of political parties, his general ill-health during the presidency, or his relatively inert role as leader. However, Umaru Yar’Adua contributed to the advancement of ICT, but the majority of his actions involving making promises and …

There has been great activity in light of Namibia’s 20th year of independence from South Africa. Last month, the nation officially celebrated the event with government gatherings, exhibitions, lectures, and television programs. Many individuals, including the Founding President, the editor of The Namibian, the Deputy Minister of ICT, and various …

Update: Yes, they hear it! (See comments)
One would imagine that an ICT magazine aimed at closing the ‘information gap’ would be published both in print and online. However, Africa Telecom & IT Business, a new London-based and Lagos-launched publication covering ICT developments and issues, seems to be absent from the …

While searching for ICT books the other day, I came across an interesting book written in 2005. The concepts are just as valid today as they were four years ago. Below is an excerpt:

What is missing is a deeper focus on the “true” knowledge needs of particular cultures and communities, …