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Media VenturesIT :Digital Divide Partnership Africa as a continent is at the threshold of a Digital Famine. Poverty, poor infrastructure and unfriendly regulations have resulted in a situation where computer penetration is less than 0.3 percent and only 2.5 percent of the world's television sets. For a continent used to sharing everything from copies of newspapers to communal television sets, Cyber cafés are now a Godsend. Given the income levels on the continent, it is unlikely that the rate of computer penetration will change drastically anytime soon. The battle to provide access will therefore have to be fought and won at the public accessibility level with more investment channeled towards ubiquity of access centers. Digital revolution currently sweeping across the globe can be called as the mother of all revolutions since it has surpassed all other revolutions in its impact upon the social, cultural and political levels. The most outstanding feature of the digital revolution is the speed with which it has developed us. Bits are not edible in that sense they cannot stop hunger. Computers are not moral; they cannot resolve complex issues like the right to life and death. However, being digital nevertheless gives much cause for optimism. Like a force of nature, the digital age cannot be denied or stopped. It has very powerful four qualities that result in its ultimate transformation, i.e. decentralising, globalising, harmonising and empowering. Empowering, certainly it is. Digital revolution is a historical force and when forces of history march, resistance is futile. Empowering the urban and rural poor segments in Tanzania is an urgent necessity if we must address the problem of poverty. Jumping into the digital bandwagon is the only way to address that problem. Volunteer Role.
You will be working closely with the staff and management who will provide both professional and personal support throughout the duration of your placement. Programme Costs & Dates |
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