Internet in Africa? : (A)bort, (R)etry, (F)ail; a compilation of three years experience working with community wireless networks in Africa

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2009

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IT46, Åkersberga, SE

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The book describes experiences of building community wireless networks in Uganda and Nigeria. The aim was to make connectivity more affordable for existing telecentres by implementing a communications infrastructure that is shared and managed by the community. This general concept known as a “Community Wireless Network” is based on the possibility for groups or communities to build self-owned and operated internet networks. The obstacles for building a wireless ICT4D network are examined closely and the lessons-learned from finding solutions, both macro and micro contribute to building shared connectivity in Africa.

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ACCESS TO INFORMATION, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INTERNET, COMMUNICATION INFRASTRUCTURE, WIRELESS TECHNOLOGY, NETWORKS, COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION, UGANDA, NIGERIA, TELECENTRES, ELECTRICITY, LOCAL PLANNING, SOUTH OF SAHARA

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