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 Summary of what helped it succeed

There was a range of technology related and socio- economic factors which helped to promote the success of projects.

 

From a technology point-of-view the equipment, although not standardised, was nevertheless “off the shelf” equipment in all of the cases.  There was no special design of technology but rather a use of a system made up of “off-the-shelf” components (subsystems).  This use of market available equipment meant that there was a support network in terms of training in the use of equipment and repairs.  Links with trainers within the country, enabled most organisations to avoid bringing in expertise from overseas. 

 

In addition, a common feature of success from a technology point of view was the development of locally tailored software or the creation of local content.

 

Table  Summary of technology factors

 

Name of Study

The use of “off the shelf” technology

Locally tailored Software or content development

ACISAM

x

x

KUMINFO

x

x

MIGIS

x

x

FOOD (ecommerce)

x

x

Deniva

x

 

Gyandoot (egovernance)

x

x

MANGE (microcredit and extension)

x

x

Global Voices

x

x

CARDIN

x

x

UDS

x

x

Revistazo

x

x

Digital Village

x

 

 

In terms of technology, all the studies use “off the shelf” ICTs.  Sometimes it is the combination of components that leads to the project success – wireless networks working on a hub (Gyandoot).

 

In addition FOOD were able to resource a reliable and trustworthy internet service payment provider thus securing the trust of on-line buyers. 

 

Regarding socio-economics, there is a much wider range of success factors although there are interesting common elements. 

 

Table?: Summary of socio-economic factors in successful projects

 

 

Examples

Appropriate content

CARDIN, Digital Village, Gyandoot, MANAGE, UDS, Global Voices, MIGIS

Commercial models

Gyandoot, Digital Village, FOOD

Entry process to target group

Gyandoot, Digital Village, Global Voices, MANAGE, CARDIN, MIGIS

Enthusiasm from the user communities

ACISAM, Gyandoot, Global Voices, MANAGE, UDS

Support from local authorities

ACISAM, FOOD, MANAGE, Digital Village, UDS Gyandoot, MIGIS

“Champion” leadership

Gyandoot, MIGIS, CARDIN, MANAGE, Digital Village

Intermediation by ICT familiar person

CARDIN, Gyandoot, FOOD, Digital Village

Close connections to the community

Digital Village, Gyandoot, MANAGE, FOOD, UDS, ACISAM, Global Voices

Clear objectives

Almost all case studies

Attachment to and support of existing development activities

All case studies

Good Timing

Revistazo, MANAGE, Gyandoot,

Networking several organisations

CARDIN, UDS, MANAGE, Gyandoot,

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