NDLI: Bringing Internet connectivity to rural Zambia using a collaborative approach

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Author	Matthee, K.W. Mweemba, G. Pais, A.V. van Stam, G. Rijken, M.
Copyright Year	2007
Description	Author affiliation: Meraka Inst., CSIR, Pretoria (Matthee, K.W.) \|\| TNO (Rijken, M.) \|\| LinkNet, Choma (Mweemba, G.; Pais, A.V.; van Stam, G.)
Abstract	This paper presents an initiative to bring connectivity to rural Zambia using a collaborative approach. In particular, it focuses on a proof-of-concept Internet service that has been implemented in rural Macha located in the Southern Province of Zambia. The service operates using satellite terminals (for connection to the Internet) and a wireless local area network. The provision of Internet access has enabled local health institutes to operate more effectively and given local people the opportunity to communicate and explore new ideas. It has also created new employment opportunities and generated several projects including a data entry service and a sunflower farming initiative. Being a rural area, several problems hamper progress including frequent electricity outages and the exorbitant cost of bandwidth. International collaboration has been established between LinkNet, the Meraka Institute (South Africa), TNO (Netherlands) and the global research alliance. With its partners, LinkNet addresses the main challenges through applied research and innovation and targets an upscaling of its activities throughout rural Zambia and beyond.
Starting Page	1
Ending Page	12
File Size	1396319
Page Count	12
File Format	PDF
ISBN	9781424419906
DOI	10.1109/ICTD.2007.4937391
Language	English
Publisher	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)
Publisher Date	2007-12-15
Publisher Place	India
Access Restriction	Subscribed
Rights Holder	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)
Subject Keyword	Web and internet services Satellites IP networks Wireless LAN Employment Costs Bandwidth International collaboration Africa Technological innovation
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article

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