Community Networking Around the World
| Title: | Community Networking Around the World (ID: POL0606) | | Author(s): | Karen Archer Perry (Karacomm), Brian King (U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)), Christopher Peabody (District of Columbia) and Wayan Vota (Geekcorps Division, International Executive Service Corps (IESC)) | | Topics: | Broadband Access and Pricing, Broadband Technology, Community-oriented Technologies, Network Planning, Networking and Emerging Technologies | | Origin: | Policy Conferences (Archives) (04/26/2006) | | Type: | Presentations and Seminars | | Abstract: | Community networks are a growing national trend, and federal agencies, intergovernmental organizations, and private sector organizations are launching broadband initiatives seeking to ensure that citizens in developing nations have access to the information and services needed to compete in today's global economy. Network experts from government and private sectors will share their experiences and what lessons U.S. colleges and universities can learn from these programs. | | View this resource: | |
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