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Introduction
Part I: Case Studies
1.1 Introduction to Case Studies
1.2 Women’sNet
1.3 Kubatana
1.4 Satellife
1.5 Global Teenager Project
1.6 Malico VSAT Connectivity Project
1.7 HP i-Community
1.8 Arid Lands Information Network
1.9 CPSI - Dokoza Project
1.10 SchoolNet Namibia
1.11 Ekowisa
Part II: Toolkits
2.1 Introduction to Toolkits
2.2 Gender Evaluation Methodology
2.3 The Martus Human Rights Bulletin System
2.4 NGO-in-a-Box
2.5 Strategic Technology Planning
2.6 Building community wireless connectivity in developing countries
Glossary
Acknowledgements
Credits
Introduction
Part I: Case Studies
1.1 Introduction to Case Studies
1.2 Women’sNet
1.3 Kubatana
1.4 Satellife
1.5 Global Teenager Project
1.6 Malico VSAT Connectivity Project
1.7 HP i-Community
1.8 Arid Lands Information Network
1.9 CPSI - Dokoza Project
1.10 SchoolNet Namibia
1.11 Ekowisa
Part II: Toolkits
2.1 Introduction to Toolkits
2.2 Gender Evaluation Methodology
2.3 The Martus Human Rights Bulletin System
2.4 NGO-in-a-Box
2.5 Strategic Technology Planning
2.6 Building community wireless connectivity in developing countries
Glossary
Acknowledgements
Credits
Enhancing Internet connectivity for libraries (Page 1)
A case study of the MALICO VSAT project in Malawi
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| Access to global research and academic writing is severely limited in many developing countries. Electronic Information for Libraries (elFL) has been promoting the establishment of library consortia, thereby grouping libraries and research institutions in developing countries to negotiate together for access to electronic resources. These key resources include electronic or online journals that are rapidly replacing paper-based journals and allow developing countries to keep abreast with recent publications at more affordable prices. However the challenge for access is often the limited bandwidth of most libraries. |  |
Most had internet access based on telephone-and-modem connections, which meant that downloading materials was frustratingly slow and the full-text search facility that a functional electronic library demands was impossible. Promoting affordable, high-speed internet connectivity for universities and research institutions helps to support their critical role in information and knowledge production, and education and training.
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