Virtual forum: mobile telephony in rural areas

    Collection:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
    Contributers:
    Kreutz, Christian (author)
    Format:
    Blog
    Publication Date:
    2008-11-14
    URL:
    http://www.crisscrossed.net/2008/11/14/virtual-forum-mobile-telephony-in-rural-areas
    Published:
    International
    Location:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 173 Document Number: C29324
    Subject Term:
    development communication, media effectiveness, mobile communication systems, roles, rural areas, rural communities, rural development, social change, telephone communication, digital divide, and rural community development
    Notes:
    Via CrissCrossed blog site. 1 page., Announces an approaching virtual forum about this topic. Author notes the potential of mobile phones for development, but thinks the concept is in the midst of a hype. Urges remembering some important lessons learned from many projects that involve use of information and communication technologies for development.

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