by Josephine Miliza | Jan 20, 2020 | Community Networks, Highlights, kictanet post
In November 2019, the APC-LOCNET peer members Chako and Patrick from DRC, South Africa (Gladys) and Malawi (Vigilant representing James) and I arrived in Kampala for the peer exchange travel to BOSCO Uganda, Africa’s largest community network located in Northern...
by Josephine Miliza | Jan 16, 2020 | Community Networks, Highlights, kictanet post
The Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency, Sida organized the Stockholm Internet Forum (SIF) in May 2019. The event’s theme was “Shrinking Democratic Space Online–mobilizing for a free, open and secure Internet”. The Association of Progressive...
by Josephine Miliza | Jan 13, 2020 | Community Networks, Highlights, kictanet post
Access to meaningful, reliable, secure and affordable internet is no longer a luxury but a basic human right. However, there still exists a digital divide, especially in rural, marginalized and underserved areas where it’s not economically viable for traditional...
by Josephine Miliza | Dec 12, 2019 | Access, Community Networks, Highlights, kictanet post
As the community networks movement grows in Africa, communities continue to learn valuable lessons and gain in-depth knowledge of how we can drive digital inclusion in rural and urban underserved areas. In Africa, we are yet to see the continuous and consistent...
by Josephine Miliza | Dec 12, 2019 | Access, Community Networks, Highlights, kictanet post
Grassroots women are powerful agents of change and the backbone of our communities. They make valuable contributions to the economy and society. They are actively involved in activities such as managing community natural resources like water, food production, family...
