The document summarizes the rise and fall of a Ghanaian social networking site called Ghanaianhiplife.com. It was started to create an online Ghanaian identity and attract Ghanaians through sharing hiplife and highlife music videos. It used free platforms like Ning and YouTube but struggled with a lack of user generated content, low revenues from ads, difficulties working with advertisers, and an unsustainable business model that relied on platforms it couldn't fully control. Key lessons were that the business model needs to align with user culture and behavior, partner platforms may not support smaller competitors, and incentives are needed to encourage user participation and content creation.
1. Universal access and service aims to provide publicly shared or individual access to telecommunications services. It is funded through a variety of means including industry levies, public-private partnerships, and universal access funds.
2. Technology changes have lowered costs and expanded what services should be included in universal access, such as broadband and internet access now. Countries are taking more ambitious universal access goals as a result.
3. Providing universal access helps stimulate economic and social development through widespread communication access, but non-commercial and rural areas still require subsidies or alternative approaches to achieve universal goals.
This document provides an economic assessment of the proposed Agency Worker Directive and its potential impact on Ireland. It summarizes recent employment trends in Ireland, noting high unemployment and job losses across many sectors. It then outlines the benefits of temporary agency work for both employers and workers. The international experience with agency work regulations is discussed, noting opposition from business groups. The document argues the Directive could undermine workforce flexibility and competitiveness in Ireland, threatening further employment.
The document summarizes the key expenditure cuts and tax changes announced in Ireland's Budget 2011. Some of the main points include:
- Increases to student contribution amounts and reductions in grants for education.
- Increases to personal health contributions and likely increases to private health insurance costs.
- Reductions to social welfare payments like child benefits, jobseekers benefits, and rent supplements.
- Increases to income taxes like VAT, carbon tax, cigarette taxes, and reductions to tax reliefs for companies.
- Changes to capital gains tax, inheritance tax, and other wealth and property taxes.
Enhancing Rural Internet connectivity through an extended internet cafe busin...Idongesit Williams (Ph.D)
The slide was presented at the International Telecommunications Conference 2012. The slide discusses ways in which internet cafes an be deployed in rural areas to extend internet connectivity
Science is a systematic pursuit of knowledge involving gathering data through various methods and logical analysis to establish reliable explanations for phenomena. It can involve both quantitative and qualitative research across natural and social sciences. There are differing paradigms like positivism that seeks objective data and interpretivism that allows for subjectivity. The document outlines traditions in science, data gathering methods, research strategies, and how science relates to discovering truth while engaging stakeholders. It provides an example of the author's own research into public-private partnerships for rural telecommunications.
The role of Community Broadband Networks in Developing Rural Broadband networ...Idongesit Williams (Ph.D)
This presentation outlines the possibility of developing bottom up approaches to broadband networks in rural sub-Saharan Africa. The organization of the defunct DjurslandsNet in Denmark is used as inspiration
The document summarizes the rise and fall of a Ghanaian social networking site called Ghanaianhiplife.com. It was started to create an online Ghanaian identity and attract Ghanaians through sharing hiplife and highlife music videos. It used free platforms like Ning and YouTube but struggled with a lack of user generated content, low revenues from ads, difficulties working with advertisers, and an unsustainable business model that relied on platforms it couldn't fully control. Key lessons were that the business model needs to align with user culture and behavior, partner platforms may not support smaller competitors, and incentives are needed to encourage user participation and content creation.
1. Universal access and service aims to provide publicly shared or individual access to telecommunications services. It is funded through a variety of means including industry levies, public-private partnerships, and universal access funds.
2. Technology changes have lowered costs and expanded what services should be included in universal access, such as broadband and internet access now. Countries are taking more ambitious universal access goals as a result.
3. Providing universal access helps stimulate economic and social development through widespread communication access, but non-commercial and rural areas still require subsidies or alternative approaches to achieve universal goals.
This document provides an economic assessment of the proposed Agency Worker Directive and its potential impact on Ireland. It summarizes recent employment trends in Ireland, noting high unemployment and job losses across many sectors. It then outlines the benefits of temporary agency work for both employers and workers. The international experience with agency work regulations is discussed, noting opposition from business groups. The document argues the Directive could undermine workforce flexibility and competitiveness in Ireland, threatening further employment.
The document summarizes the key expenditure cuts and tax changes announced in Ireland's Budget 2011. Some of the main points include:
- Increases to student contribution amounts and reductions in grants for education.
- Increases to personal health contributions and likely increases to private health insurance costs.
- Reductions to social welfare payments like child benefits, jobseekers benefits, and rent supplements.
- Increases to income taxes like VAT, carbon tax, cigarette taxes, and reductions to tax reliefs for companies.
- Changes to capital gains tax, inheritance tax, and other wealth and property taxes.
Enhancing Rural Internet connectivity through an extended internet cafe busin...Idongesit Williams (Ph.D)
The slide was presented at the International Telecommunications Conference 2012. The slide discusses ways in which internet cafes an be deployed in rural areas to extend internet connectivity
Science is a systematic pursuit of knowledge involving gathering data through various methods and logical analysis to establish reliable explanations for phenomena. It can involve both quantitative and qualitative research across natural and social sciences. There are differing paradigms like positivism that seeks objective data and interpretivism that allows for subjectivity. The document outlines traditions in science, data gathering methods, research strategies, and how science relates to discovering truth while engaging stakeholders. It provides an example of the author's own research into public-private partnerships for rural telecommunications.
The role of Community Broadband Networks in Developing Rural Broadband networ...Idongesit Williams (Ph.D)
This presentation outlines the possibility of developing bottom up approaches to broadband networks in rural sub-Saharan Africa. The organization of the defunct DjurslandsNet in Denmark is used as inspiration
SELF-INTEREST IN INNOVATION DIFFUSION DECISION PROCESS: THE CASE OF EXTENDIN...Idongesit Williams (Ph.D)
read full paper at:https://www.researchgate.net/publication/237194989_Self_-_Interest_in_Innovation_Diffusion_ProcessThe_Case_of_Extending_Broadband_Internet_Services_to_Rural_Areas_in_Ghana?ev=prf_pub
This document provides an overview of regulation and telecommunications regulation. It defines regulation as administrative legislation that allocates rights and responsibilities. Regulations are used to regulate goods and services that are considered public necessities. Reasons for regulating include addressing market failures and facilitating competition. Telecommunications regulations have traditionally focused on monopolies but now also address competition. New technologies have implications for regulatory policies. The principal objective of telecom regulation is to make services available to all at reasonable terms. An effective regulatory framework requires an independent regulator with the proper structure, expertise, and independence from political and industry influence.
Tibet wants independence from China and seeks international help through donations of food, water, and other aid, as well as potentially troops, as China is exploiting Tibet's natural resources for profit against Tibet's will as an independent nation under international law.
The document discusses business models for internet cafes in Africa. It outlines key aspects of developing a business model including value propositions, value creation, and revenue streams. For internet cafes, common value propositions include providing internet access and services at an affordable price for many hours each day. Successful business models partner with internet service providers, hardware suppliers, and landlords. Revenue comes from usage and subscription fees charged per hour of access. While business models are similar across cities, they are less common in rural areas with lack of infrastructure.
Analysis of Public Private Private Interplay Frameworks in the Development of...Idongesit Williams (Ph.D)
This presentation introduces us to why communities facilitate Broadband networks. It further presents the opportunities in developing PPPs to develop such networks.
SME customers in particular often have needs beyond the pure provision of financial services, and these needs represent an opportunity to build brand recognition and customer loyalty, as well as improving the relative credit performance of our SME portfolio. This presentation focuses on developing non-financial or Enterprise Development Services (EDS) to supplement our banking proposition to SME customers.
Expert Judgement Credit Rating for SME & Commercial CustomersMike Coates
A high-level presentation from GBRW Consulting on some of the key issues relevant to developing and then implementing a sound credit scoring and rating system for Small- to Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and commercial banking customers. It focuses on the implementation of an 'expert judgement' approach to credit rating as an alternative to statistical approaches where data is inadequate. It is particularly relevant for emerging market or start-up banks where historical financial statement analysis may be easily accessible or reliable.
Segmenting the SME & Commercial Customer Banking MarketMike Coates
A presentation by GBRW Consulting on the fundamentals of segmenting the small-, and medium-sized (SME) & commercial customer banking market, especially geared towards emerging market financial institutions. It shows how effective segmentation strategy leads to a clearly differentiated Customer Value Proposition (CVP) which builds customer loyalty and long-term, sustainable profitability. Segmentation also shows how banks can make the most of, and build upon, their current business and operating model.
This presentation was provided by Racquel Jemison, Ph.D., Christina MacLaughlin, Ph.D., and Paulomi Majumder. Ph.D., all of the American Chemical Society, for the second session of NISO's 2024 Training Series "DEIA in the Scholarly Landscape." Session Two: 'Expanding Pathways to Publishing Careers,' was held June 13, 2024.
Temple of Asclepius in Thrace. Excavation resultsKrassimira Luka
The temple and the sanctuary around were dedicated to Asklepios Zmidrenus. This name has been known since 1875 when an inscription dedicated to him was discovered in Rome. The inscription is dated in 227 AD and was left by soldiers originating from the city of Philippopolis (modern Plovdiv).
Andreas Schleicher presents PISA 2022 Volume III - Creative Thinking - 18 Jun...EduSkills OECD
Andreas Schleicher, Director of Education and Skills at the OECD presents at the launch of PISA 2022 Volume III - Creative Minds, Creative Schools on 18 June 2024.
Leveraging Generative AI to Drive Nonprofit InnovationTechSoup
In this webinar, participants learned how to utilize Generative AI to streamline operations and elevate member engagement. Amazon Web Service experts provided a customer specific use cases and dived into low/no-code tools that are quick and easy to deploy through Amazon Web Service (AWS.)
SELF-INTEREST IN INNOVATION DIFFUSION DECISION PROCESS: THE CASE OF EXTENDIN...Idongesit Williams (Ph.D)
read full paper at:https://www.researchgate.net/publication/237194989_Self_-_Interest_in_Innovation_Diffusion_ProcessThe_Case_of_Extending_Broadband_Internet_Services_to_Rural_Areas_in_Ghana?ev=prf_pub
This document provides an overview of regulation and telecommunications regulation. It defines regulation as administrative legislation that allocates rights and responsibilities. Regulations are used to regulate goods and services that are considered public necessities. Reasons for regulating include addressing market failures and facilitating competition. Telecommunications regulations have traditionally focused on monopolies but now also address competition. New technologies have implications for regulatory policies. The principal objective of telecom regulation is to make services available to all at reasonable terms. An effective regulatory framework requires an independent regulator with the proper structure, expertise, and independence from political and industry influence.
Tibet wants independence from China and seeks international help through donations of food, water, and other aid, as well as potentially troops, as China is exploiting Tibet's natural resources for profit against Tibet's will as an independent nation under international law.
The document discusses business models for internet cafes in Africa. It outlines key aspects of developing a business model including value propositions, value creation, and revenue streams. For internet cafes, common value propositions include providing internet access and services at an affordable price for many hours each day. Successful business models partner with internet service providers, hardware suppliers, and landlords. Revenue comes from usage and subscription fees charged per hour of access. While business models are similar across cities, they are less common in rural areas with lack of infrastructure.
Analysis of Public Private Private Interplay Frameworks in the Development of...Idongesit Williams (Ph.D)
This presentation introduces us to why communities facilitate Broadband networks. It further presents the opportunities in developing PPPs to develop such networks.
SME customers in particular often have needs beyond the pure provision of financial services, and these needs represent an opportunity to build brand recognition and customer loyalty, as well as improving the relative credit performance of our SME portfolio. This presentation focuses on developing non-financial or Enterprise Development Services (EDS) to supplement our banking proposition to SME customers.
Expert Judgement Credit Rating for SME & Commercial CustomersMike Coates
A high-level presentation from GBRW Consulting on some of the key issues relevant to developing and then implementing a sound credit scoring and rating system for Small- to Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and commercial banking customers. It focuses on the implementation of an 'expert judgement' approach to credit rating as an alternative to statistical approaches where data is inadequate. It is particularly relevant for emerging market or start-up banks where historical financial statement analysis may be easily accessible or reliable.
Segmenting the SME & Commercial Customer Banking MarketMike Coates
A presentation by GBRW Consulting on the fundamentals of segmenting the small-, and medium-sized (SME) & commercial customer banking market, especially geared towards emerging market financial institutions. It shows how effective segmentation strategy leads to a clearly differentiated Customer Value Proposition (CVP) which builds customer loyalty and long-term, sustainable profitability. Segmentation also shows how banks can make the most of, and build upon, their current business and operating model.
This presentation was provided by Racquel Jemison, Ph.D., Christina MacLaughlin, Ph.D., and Paulomi Majumder. Ph.D., all of the American Chemical Society, for the second session of NISO's 2024 Training Series "DEIA in the Scholarly Landscape." Session Two: 'Expanding Pathways to Publishing Careers,' was held June 13, 2024.
Temple of Asclepius in Thrace. Excavation resultsKrassimira Luka
The temple and the sanctuary around were dedicated to Asklepios Zmidrenus. This name has been known since 1875 when an inscription dedicated to him was discovered in Rome. The inscription is dated in 227 AD and was left by soldiers originating from the city of Philippopolis (modern Plovdiv).
Andreas Schleicher presents PISA 2022 Volume III - Creative Thinking - 18 Jun...EduSkills OECD
Andreas Schleicher, Director of Education and Skills at the OECD presents at the launch of PISA 2022 Volume III - Creative Minds, Creative Schools on 18 June 2024.
Leveraging Generative AI to Drive Nonprofit InnovationTechSoup
In this webinar, participants learned how to utilize Generative AI to streamline operations and elevate member engagement. Amazon Web Service experts provided a customer specific use cases and dived into low/no-code tools that are quick and easy to deploy through Amazon Web Service (AWS.)
Beyond Degrees - Empowering the Workforce in the Context of Skills-First.pptxEduSkills OECD
Iván Bornacelly, Policy Analyst at the OECD Centre for Skills, OECD, presents at the webinar 'Tackling job market gaps with a skills-first approach' on 12 June 2024
Level 3 NCEA - NZ: A Nation In the Making 1872 - 1900 SML.pptHenry Hollis
The History of NZ 1870-1900.
Making of a Nation.
From the NZ Wars to Liberals,
Richard Seddon, George Grey,
Social Laboratory, New Zealand,
Confiscations, Kotahitanga, Kingitanga, Parliament, Suffrage, Repudiation, Economic Change, Agriculture, Gold Mining, Timber, Flax, Sheep, Dairying,