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This document summarizes mobile technology, computer access, and mHealth initiatives in Haiti. It finds that while landline usage is low, mobile phone penetration has reached 35% of the population, with the major providers being Digicel, NatCOM, and Comcel. Computer access is available in schools, workplaces, and community centers, with Linux and Windows being the most commonly used operating systems. Internet access is growing through mobile networks and WiFi, with usage around 10% of the population and average bandwidth of 256kbps. Key internet service providers are Multilink, H@inet and Access Haiti. The document also describes how SMS systems and apps are being used to map healthcare needs in Haiti and facilitate
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MIS 2014 highlights the relationship between ICT development (as measured by the IDI) and the MDGs, a contribution to the ongoing discussions on the potential of ICTs as development enablers.
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The document discusses the digital divide, both globally and within the United States. It identifies several key factors that contribute to the digital divide, including age, income, education levels, disabilities, race, ethnicity, and geographic location. Younger, wealthier, and more educated individuals tend to have higher rates of internet and broadband access and use. The document also examines global patterns, finding that countries with higher economic development and telecommunications infrastructure have narrower digital divides.
UN e-government survey 2012
The document provides information on the 2012 UN E-Government Survey, including what is new, key findings, and methodology. Some of the main points:
- The 2012 survey placed more emphasis on integrated whole-of-government approaches and quality of online services over the number of ministry websites.
- Many advanced countries are moving towards centralized, integrated e-government models to improve efficiency and access to services.
- Developing countries are making progress in e-participation but gains remain uneven within and across countries.
- Only 24 countries openly promote free access to e-government services indicating more can be done to improve citizen uptake.
The survey assessed 193 UN member states based on online service availability and
Pacific Alliance: Digital Connectivity
Research done while in PwC Mexico. A short version was included in the PwC publication "Future of Pacific Alliance", presented at the presidential summit of Chile on July 2016.
The Development of e-Government in Uganda
A flagship CTO event, this has grown into a platform for knowledge-sharing among peer groups steering ICT projects in e-delivery of health care, education and governance. This Forum echoes the Commonwealth's 2013 theme: The Road Ahead for Africa.
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The document discusses Facebook's Internet.org initiative which aims to provide free basic internet access to populations in developing countries who cannot afford broadband. It has faced criticism over concerns about net neutrality and being a "walled garden" controlled by Facebook. While most African countries have accepted Internet.org, it was banned in India due to threats to net neutrality and local companies. The document examines the stakeholders and challenges faced by Internet.org in different country contexts.
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Measuring the Information Society 2014 report overview
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- 1. Mobile Telephony, Computer Access, and mHealth in Haiti Ju, Jing, Michelle, Xinran
- 2. Mobile Telephony ● Land-line usage: 160,000 main-lines (2010) ● Mobile Cellular usage: 4.2 million / 9801664 42.8% of total population ● Mobile Phone Penetration: 35% (Feb 2011) ● Households having access to a mobile phone: 85% (Feb 2011)
- 3. Cellphone Providers ● Digicel - Blackberry with internet (May 2007) - 3.5 million subscribers (April 2012) ● NatCOM ● Comcel/Voila ● Haitel
- 4. Computer Access ● Schools - government, OLPC (Jan 2010) ● Workplaces ● Community Centers ● - government, OLPC, NGOs ● Cyber-cafes
- 5. Computer Access Most commonly used OS: a. Linux b. Unix c. Windows Most commonly used Browser: a. Firefox b. IE
- 6. Internet Access ● Wi-Fi ● 3G, 4G (Cellphone Operators) - CONATEL (Oct 2010) ● Internet Usage: 1 million / 10% of total population ● Average bandwidth: 256kps
- 7. Internet Providers ● Multilink ● H@inet ● Access Haiti ● NatCOM - High speed internet by 1,900 mi (June 2010) ● CONATEL (3G)
- 8. mHealth in Haiti ● FrontlineSMS and others have built a SMS short code so healthcare provides can send a message to the 4636 short code, and that information can be aggregated and mapped to show current healthcare needs in a particular area (1:20 mark of video). ● Google has developed an application called “Resource Finder”, in collaboration with the NGOs on the ground (5:31 mark of video).
- 9. Women in developing countries and the Web Gender gap soars to nearly 45% in regions such as sub-Saharan Africa. Nearly 25 % fewer women than men have access to the Internet. 40% of women who don't use the Internet cite lack of familiarity or comfort with technology as a reason.
- 11. Factors influence Internet access for women and girls
- 12. The Internet landscape in developing countries ● Most important factors Overall availability Affordability of Internet access ● Mobile Internet for Women Privacy Cost Functionality User Comfort 18％ and 1000 % 2007 -2011