Annan leads drive to reverse Africa's farming decline : Mail & Guardian Online
Annan leads drive to reverse Africa's farming decline : Mail & Guardian Online: "Annan leads drive to reverse Africa's farming decline"
US NSF - National Science Board - Members
US NSF - National Science Board - Members: "Mr. Arthur K. Reilly
Engineering
B.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute, 1968
M.S., Cornell University, 1969"
Reilly has successfully led national, regional, and global efforts to promote open, voluntary, private-sector-led, market-driven standardization and to harmonize standards development. From 1984 to 1996, he held various leadership positions, including Chairman in the ANSI-accredited telecommunications networks standards committee sponsored by the Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions (ATIS). He was an architect of the Global Standards Collaboration (GSC) process that began in 1990, which annually brings together telecom standards leaders from the North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. He currently is preparing for the 2007 GSC as a member of the delegation from ATIS. On behalf of the Information Technology Industry (ITI) Council and the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA), Reilly has represented the US IT and telecommunications industry in annual US-China workshops on technology standards.
Engineering
B.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute, 1968
M.S., Cornell University, 1969"
Reilly has successfully led national, regional, and global efforts to promote open, voluntary, private-sector-led, market-driven standardization and to harmonize standards development. From 1984 to 1996, he held various leadership positions, including Chairman in the ANSI-accredited telecommunications networks standards committee sponsored by the Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions (ATIS). He was an architect of the Global Standards Collaboration (GSC) process that began in 1990, which annually brings together telecom standards leaders from the North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. He currently is preparing for the 2007 GSC as a member of the delegation from ATIS. On behalf of the Information Technology Industry (ITI) Council and the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA), Reilly has represented the US IT and telecommunications industry in annual US-China workshops on technology standards.
Intel to invest $1bn in World Ahead programme - ZDNet UK
Intel to invest $1bn in World Ahead programme - ZDNet UK: "Intel will spend more than $1bn during the next five years to help bring computers, training and Internet connectivity to emerging nations.
Called the World Ahead programme, the effort essentially expands on other programmes Intel has conducted to bring computing to countries like India and China, particularly to people who live in small cities and villages. Though India has become a software powerhouse, it is estimated that the country a year ago had only 14 PCs for every 1,000 people"
Called the World Ahead programme, the effort essentially expands on other programmes Intel has conducted to bring computing to countries like India and China, particularly to people who live in small cities and villages. Though India has become a software powerhouse, it is estimated that the country a year ago had only 14 PCs for every 1,000 people"
MFM Trade Meetings
MFM Trade Meetings: "Sub-Saharan Africa Information and Communications Technology Conference: Solutions for a Vibrant ICT Market
Hilton San Francisco Financial District, San Francisco, CA - March 19-21, 2007"
Hilton San Francisco Financial District, San Francisco, CA - March 19-21, 2007"
Pambazuka News
Pambazuka News: "In order to achieve maximum efficiency and efficacy of the programme, Intel will partner with local PC assemblers, whose efforts have already resulted in the development of a PC in Kenya known as madaraka (Kiswahili for independence). With over 6000 PC assemblers in Africa, Intel aims at working with them with a view to developing local Central Processing Units (CPUs) and motherboards."
Intel, the software giant has launched the World Ahead Programme, which aims at expanding accessibility, connectivity, education and content for the world's developing communities. The programme aims at developing low-cost full-featured PCs for first-time computer users, extending Worlwide Interoperability for Microwave Access (WiMAX) technology and deployment, training 10 million more teachers on the effective use of technology in education and donating 100,000 PCs to classrooms in developing communities to promote the effective use of technology for improved learning.Highway Africa News AgencyIntel, the software giant has launched the World Ahead Programme, which aims at expanding accessibility, connectivity, education and content for the world's developing communities.
The programme aims at developing low-cost full-featured PCs for first-time computer users, extending Worlwide Interoperability for Microwave Access (WiMAX) technology and deployment, training 10 million more teachers on the effective use of technology in education and donating 100,000 PCs to classrooms in developing communities to promote the effective use of technology for improved learning.To be used in the programme are low-cost laptops christened ClassMate, the cheapest computer ever to run a Windows programme.
Though smaller than the standard laptop, the ClassMate has the same features and currently retails at $390. However, the laptop has its unique features, key of which is a liquid proof keyboard that cannot be easily destroyed by children for which it is intended. It also comes with a small screen, which can easily be handled by children and has a Windows operating system. According to John Davies, Intel?s World Ahead Programme Vice-President, the laptops are made in Taiwan, with prices set to come down to $200 by next year for the benefit of the users.In order to achieve maximum efficiency and efficacy of the programme, Intel will partner with local PC assemblers, whose efforts have already resulted in the development of a PC in Kenya known as madaraka (Kiswahili for independence). With over 6000 PC assemblers in Africa, Intel aims at working with them with a view to developing local Central Processing Units (CPUs) and motherboards.
Davies says schools, which will participate throughout the country, have already been identified. Negotiations are also underway with Telkom Kenya and the Communications Commission of Kenya (CCK) to make available WiMAX to institutions not covered by the national telephone grid to enhance e-learning. And for purposes of collaboration with the private and public sectors, Intel has held meetings with Safaricom CEO Michael Joseph, industrialist Manu Chandaria, Vice-President Moody Awori and senior officials from the ministries of Education, Finance, Foreign Affairs, Information and Communications as well as Planning and National Development.The programme has already rolled out in 170 centres in 60 countries, including Nigeria and South Africa.
"Our aim is to have participating schools connected to the Internet so as to have learning materials delivered via the same avenue", says Davies.To enhance e-learning, Intel has also developed software to be used by participating schools. Once the programme has been adopted by pilot institutions, Intel will invite other software companies to develop the same for the local schools where they operate. So far, the programme has provided $5 million worth of content and will soon invite other content developers to modify existing content to make it relevant to individual countries. The programme starts with one laptop per class and eventually to all students in the institution having a computer to encourage personalized learning.Intel, however, is venturing in an area that is already crowded, given that similar programmes, such as the Nepad e-schools initiative has already rolled out. "We are simply coming in to add value to the existing initiatives, not necessarily to compete", said Davies at a brief ceremony held at Nairobi's Hotel Intercontinental
Intel, the software giant has launched the World Ahead Programme, which aims at expanding accessibility, connectivity, education and content for the world's developing communities. The programme aims at developing low-cost full-featured PCs for first-time computer users, extending Worlwide Interoperability for Microwave Access (WiMAX) technology and deployment, training 10 million more teachers on the effective use of technology in education and donating 100,000 PCs to classrooms in developing communities to promote the effective use of technology for improved learning.Highway Africa News AgencyIntel, the software giant has launched the World Ahead Programme, which aims at expanding accessibility, connectivity, education and content for the world's developing communities.
The programme aims at developing low-cost full-featured PCs for first-time computer users, extending Worlwide Interoperability for Microwave Access (WiMAX) technology and deployment, training 10 million more teachers on the effective use of technology in education and donating 100,000 PCs to classrooms in developing communities to promote the effective use of technology for improved learning.To be used in the programme are low-cost laptops christened ClassMate, the cheapest computer ever to run a Windows programme.
Though smaller than the standard laptop, the ClassMate has the same features and currently retails at $390. However, the laptop has its unique features, key of which is a liquid proof keyboard that cannot be easily destroyed by children for which it is intended. It also comes with a small screen, which can easily be handled by children and has a Windows operating system. According to John Davies, Intel?s World Ahead Programme Vice-President, the laptops are made in Taiwan, with prices set to come down to $200 by next year for the benefit of the users.In order to achieve maximum efficiency and efficacy of the programme, Intel will partner with local PC assemblers, whose efforts have already resulted in the development of a PC in Kenya known as madaraka (Kiswahili for independence). With over 6000 PC assemblers in Africa, Intel aims at working with them with a view to developing local Central Processing Units (CPUs) and motherboards.
Davies says schools, which will participate throughout the country, have already been identified. Negotiations are also underway with Telkom Kenya and the Communications Commission of Kenya (CCK) to make available WiMAX to institutions not covered by the national telephone grid to enhance e-learning. And for purposes of collaboration with the private and public sectors, Intel has held meetings with Safaricom CEO Michael Joseph, industrialist Manu Chandaria, Vice-President Moody Awori and senior officials from the ministries of Education, Finance, Foreign Affairs, Information and Communications as well as Planning and National Development.The programme has already rolled out in 170 centres in 60 countries, including Nigeria and South Africa.
"Our aim is to have participating schools connected to the Internet so as to have learning materials delivered via the same avenue", says Davies.To enhance e-learning, Intel has also developed software to be used by participating schools. Once the programme has been adopted by pilot institutions, Intel will invite other software companies to develop the same for the local schools where they operate. So far, the programme has provided $5 million worth of content and will soon invite other content developers to modify existing content to make it relevant to individual countries. The programme starts with one laptop per class and eventually to all students in the institution having a computer to encourage personalized learning.Intel, however, is venturing in an area that is already crowded, given that similar programmes, such as the Nepad e-schools initiative has already rolled out. "We are simply coming in to add value to the existing initiatives, not necessarily to compete", said Davies at a brief ceremony held at Nairobi's Hotel Intercontinental
ITP.net {News: Otellini renews chip giant Intel’s pledge to Egypt}
ITP.net {News: Otellini renews chip giant Intel’s pledge to Egypt}: "Otellini renews chip giant Intel’s pledge to Egypt"
Chip giant Intel has signed a memorandum of agreement (MoU) with Egypt’s Social Fund for Development to deliver cost-effective Arabised technology to the country’s small and medium-sized businesses. The MoU, which was announced today, was signed as part of Intel president and CEO Paul Otellini’s visit to the country. “Egypt has a thriving IT landscape,” Otellini said. “More than ever, developing advanced skills in technologies like WiMax and offering tailored, local solutions will help Egyptian companies better compete in the global marketplace.
Chip giant Intel has signed a memorandum of agreement (MoU) with Egypt’s Social Fund for Development to deliver cost-effective Arabised technology to the country’s small and medium-sized businesses. The MoU, which was announced today, was signed as part of Intel president and CEO Paul Otellini’s visit to the country. “Egypt has a thriving IT landscape,” Otellini said. “More than ever, developing advanced skills in technologies like WiMax and offering tailored, local solutions will help Egyptian companies better compete in the global marketplace.
Charity Navigator Rating - Global Fund for Women
Charity Navigator Rating - Global Fund for Women: "Global Fund for Women"
Intel to invest $1bn in World Ahead programme - ZDNet UK
Intel to invest $1bn in World Ahead programme - ZDNet UK: "Intel to invest $1bn in World Ahead programme
Intel will spend more than $1bn during the next five years to help bring computers, training and Internet connectivity to emerging nations.
Called the World Ahead programme, the effort essentially expands on other programmes Intel has conducted to bring computing to countries like India and China, particularly to people who live in small cities and villages. Though India has become a software powerhouse, it is estimated that the country a year ago had only 14 PCs for every 1,000 people.
Intel will provide equipment under the programme as well as teacher training.
The programme will also let the company lay some of the groundwork for future sales as the markets in these nations mature. Intel, after all, entered China back in the 1980s and was able to capitalize on the growth of the tech industry in that country."
Intel will spend more than $1bn during the next five years to help bring computers, training and Internet connectivity to emerging nations.
Called the World Ahead programme, the effort essentially expands on other programmes Intel has conducted to bring computing to countries like India and China, particularly to people who live in small cities and villages. Though India has become a software powerhouse, it is estimated that the country a year ago had only 14 PCs for every 1,000 people.
Intel will provide equipment under the programme as well as teacher training.
The programme will also let the company lay some of the groundwork for future sales as the markets in these nations mature. Intel, after all, entered China back in the 1980s and was able to capitalize on the growth of the tech industry in that country."
FT.com / Comment & analysis / Comment - Why Africa needs a Marshall plan
FT.com / Comment & analysis / Comment - Why Africa needs a Marshall plan: "Why Africa needs a Marshall plan
By Glenn Hubbard and William Duggan
Published: June 4 2007 19:12 Last updated: June 4 2007 19:12
Robert Zoellick, the likely new president of the World Bank, will face a long to-do list, but at or near the top will be the dire economic conditions in much of sub-Saharan Africa. As a seasoned diplomat, Mr Zoellick will seek counsel from many sources. But the best advice may be in the history books.
Sixty years ago on Tuesday, George Marshall, US secretary of state, announced what became known as the Marshall plan for Europe in an address at Harvard University. The Marshall plan has been widely heralded as an example of the triumph of foreign aid on a grand scale. Given the high rate of extreme poverty in sub-Saharan Africa, and that Africa is poorer today than 20 years ago, some leaders have called for a Marshall plan for Africa."
By Glenn Hubbard and William Duggan
Published: June 4 2007 19:12 Last updated: June 4 2007 19:12
Robert Zoellick, the likely new president of the World Bank, will face a long to-do list, but at or near the top will be the dire economic conditions in much of sub-Saharan Africa. As a seasoned diplomat, Mr Zoellick will seek counsel from many sources. But the best advice may be in the history books.
Sixty years ago on Tuesday, George Marshall, US secretary of state, announced what became known as the Marshall plan for Europe in an address at Harvard University. The Marshall plan has been widely heralded as an example of the triumph of foreign aid on a grand scale. Given the high rate of extreme poverty in sub-Saharan Africa, and that Africa is poorer today than 20 years ago, some leaders have called for a Marshall plan for Africa."
UN Wire
UN Wire: "Analysis: Annan is gone, but Africa still key to UN
Five months after native Ghanaian Kofi Annan retired as head of the United Nations and was replaced by South Korean Ban Ki-moon, Africa's crucial role at the world body remains intact, the East African Standard reports. Ban so far has expressed strong commitment to the continent, including appointing Tanzania's former foreign minister, Asha-Rose Migiro, as deputy secretary-general. AllAfrica Global Media/East African Standard (Kenya)"
Five months after native Ghanaian Kofi Annan retired as head of the United Nations and was replaced by South Korean Ban Ki-moon, Africa's crucial role at the world body remains intact, the East African Standard reports. Ban so far has expressed strong commitment to the continent, including appointing Tanzania's former foreign minister, Asha-Rose Migiro, as deputy secretary-general. AllAfrica Global Media/East African Standard (Kenya)"
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