ideas from the grass roots...

This paper was presented in e-ASIA 2009, Colombo, Sri Lanka, Digital Learning Track

Knowledge outside class rooms? Wisdom of Rural Sri Lanka

Niranjan Meegammana, Shilpa Sayura Foundation
Keeriagolle Dhammasara, Thalakumbura Nenasala
Rasika sampath, e Fusion pvt ltd
Velayudan Murali Khrishna, Haldummulla Nenasala
Janaka Srimal, Lakaruna Foundation
Gayan Pradeep, Mahiyangana Nenasala
Saman Kumara, Nagala Nenasala
Nishantha Chaminda,Siyabaladuwa Nenasala

Abstract
Although Nenasala Telecenters we… Continue

This paper presented in e-ASIA 2009, Colombo, Sri Lanka

Niranjan Meegammana, Shilpa Sayura Foundation, niranjan@info.lk
Rasika Sampath, e Fusion pvt ltd, rasikabin@info.lk
V Murali Khrishna, Haldummulla Nenasala, murali@info.lk
Keeriagolle Dhammasara, Talakumbura Nenasala, dhammasara@info.lk
Gayan Pradeep, Mahiyangana Nenasala, gayangayani@gmail.com
Gamini Chamara, Shilpa Sayura Foundation, chamara@info.lk
Subash Dhanajaya, e fusion pvt Ltd, subash@info.lk

Abstract
Successful Telecenter based… Continue

Our recent studies have been so interesting due to multi dimensional learning, which create further curiosity of ways and means of how to create a better world, which require changes applied to grass root issues. ICT has been a key area of focus of development although it’s only cant change the world. Why increase access to technology when we can increase access to water with tube wells in Africa, a… Continue

Richard Heeks of the University of Manchester ask that
"Are we seeing a phase change in use of ICTs for international development?"

a) New Hardware Priorities:
b) New Application Priorities:
c) New Innovation Models:
d) New Implementation Models:
e) New Worldviews:

This paper discusses the future needs of ICT4D and argues that ICT4D will need a new perspective

I have been into ICT4D for 4 years wi… Continue

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