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Telecentres, ICTs and climate change
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Marrys Linda Jun 29, 2010.

A billion trees campaign by the UN
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Marrys Linda replied to OWINO Fredrick's discussion Telecentres, ICTs and climate change

"Increasing evidence is being presented regarding climate change and global warming. Yet there are a small group of researchers who present data and argue that fears of climate change are overblown. I think the research is very definitive. The…"

Jun 29, 2010

OWINO Fredrick replied to Jimmy L. Calata's discussion New Year's Greetings and Wishes!

"to you too Jimmy.."

Jan 4, 2010

Jimmy L. Calata replied to OWINO Fredrick's discussion Telecentres, ICTs and climate change

"It would be helpful for all our members here to have a compilation of answers to this focus question on Climate change and its Effects."

Dec 31, 2009

OWINO Fredrick replied to OWINO Fredrick's discussion Telecentres, ICTs and climate change

"Telecentre knowledge workers: since they are information purveyors, they can be empowered to sensitize people in their respective areas of operation.This sensitization can be general information on issues climate, what to do to mitigate the effects,…"

Dec 30, 2009

Jimmy L. Calata replied to OWINO Fredrick's discussion Telecentres, ICTs and climate change

"What can the following do relative to Climate Change and its Effects? Telecentre knowledge workers Local/National Telecentre Networks Regional Telcentre Networks Telecentre Foundation"

Dec 30, 2009

Dinoj Kumar Upadhyay replied to OWINO Fredrick's discussion Telecentres, ICTs and climate change

"We need to explore the role of telecentre to minimize the adverse impacts of climate change and how to facilitate adaptation process at the grassroots level of the society. Since the poorest of poor in the developing countries are the most…"

Dec 24, 2009

Jimmy L. Calata replied to OWINO Fredrick's discussion Telecentres, ICTs and climate change

"Many participants in the recently-concluded Online Consultation 2009 feel that Climate Change should be one among the important priorities and challenges among our telecentres and networks in the ensuing years. Let's open a discussion on the…"

Dec 23, 2009

OWINO Fredrick replied to OWINO Fredrick's discussion Telecentres, ICTs and climate change

"I hope so too"

Dec 22, 2009

Jimmy L. Calata replied to OWINO Fredrick's discussion Telecentres, ICTs and climate change

"So the Copenhagen Accord was already formally accepted by the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP15). I hope our telecentres worldwide will be given a role too in this global effort to save our planet and…"

Dec 21, 2009

OWINO Fredrick commented on Francis Mwathi's blog post WEEKLY NEWS ROUND UP-AFRICA

"Haha, kijana, This is a really nice job, keeping guys abreast with topical news..The one that has my attention is that of emails and mobile phones being a threat..This is quite true, not only to totalitarian governments but also in the domestic…"

Dec 18, 2009

OWINO Fredrick replied to OWINO Fredrick's discussion Telecentres, ICTs and climate change

"This is true Jimmy, I agree with you. such efforts will go a long way in helping us combat climate change. thanks for your input."

Dec 17, 2009

Jimmy L. Calata replied to OWINO Fredrick's discussion Telecentres, ICTs and climate change

"Since telecentres are in direct contact with the grassroots, they are in a good position to help in the education and mobilization of the members of their respective communities on issues and concerns involving Climate Change and its Effects. Our…"

Dec 17, 2009

OWINO Fredrick commented on Shipra Sharma's blog post Discussion Summary: What are the challenges and priorities for telecentre networks in the next five years? What role can telecentre.org Foundation (TCF) play?

"You are most welcome Shipra. you just did a fantastic job on this one. I say so because this particular question had an intrinsic interest in me. I mean, for an ICT4D practitioner, trying to project the future in terms of infrastructure deployment,…"

Dec 17, 2009

OWINO Fredrick replied to OWINO Fredrick's discussion Telecentres, ICTs and climate change

"Hi Francis, This obviously is a gesture in the right direction by the people responsible for big time pollution. But i beg to digress.I have been following keenly the events at COP15, and will treat this with a pinch of salt; from secret draft that…"

Dec 16, 2009

Francis Mwathi replied to OWINO Fredrick's discussion Telecentres, ICTs and climate change

"Could this be the Light at the end of the tunnel. Read on. From Associated Press (AP). The White House on Monday announced a new program drawing funds from international partners to spend $350 million over five years to supply developing nations…"

Dec 16, 2009

"I really love the way this summary has been done....condensing such voluminous text into a concise one like this is excellent since some people-myself included-tend to shun voracious reading!!....kudos to whoever did this excellent job because now i…"

Dec 16, 2009

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About Me (biography or organization description): Am a young kenyan but a global citizen wishing never to stand aloof as all efforts are being channelled towards turning the world into a global village.

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The majority of public sector employees do not know about environmentally friendly ICT policies Huh!!

The UK (And I think all governments should find out) government set out its target within the Greening ICT Strategy, which calls for government IT to be carbon neutral by 2012, with office carbon emissions down 11.5% by 2011.

The report, The Path to Green Government, was produced by Global Action Plan and commissioned by Cisco. It found that 60% of respondents to the questionnaire were not aware of the government’s strategy, with 41% of national government respondents not even being… Continue

Posted on July 9, 2009 at 3:30pm — 1 Comment

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At 2:11pm on October 15, 2009, Seu Yapa said…: Dear Owino,
Greetings from telecentre.org!!!
Hope you have received my message.
Best :))
Seuwandi

At 4:49am on October 15, 2009, Tony Knox said…: Hello Owino. I hope you are well. Did you know about this technologies donations program available to NGOs in Kenya?

http://www.techsoupkenya.or.ke/
http://www.ngopulse.org/newsflash/cost-icts-kenyan-ngos-be-reduced

Feel free to share the word. Best to you,
Tony

At 5:48pm on September 9, 2009, joshua mugo said…: if nairobi is still cold we have excess solar in uganda n we can import some

At 3:54pm on September 1, 2009, Francis Mwathi said…: Hi Fred, sorry for kunyamaza..works kibao. Great to hear you are attending the UN event. Get pictures and enter them to photo contest, you nerver know. I have your contacts so any time am in Nairobi I will get in touch. Have a good day.

At 2:22pm on August 26, 2009, Carolyne Chalo said…: yeap
will try to shout. how can u be in a building hujui.kss building or?

At 10:49pm on August 20, 2009, Carolyne Chalo said…: have been to NARL for sometime and havent met anybody by your name. BIOTECHNOLOGY CENTRE. and i frequently revisit the place.which dept??

At 6:16pm on July 9, 2009, Carolyne Chalo said…: hi frendick. how is. have seen i work aroung waiyaki way. wapi

At 6:07pm on July 6, 2009, Sandra Nassali said…: Hello Fredrick, welcome to telecentre.org. Please go through the Getting Started Guide as it gives tips on how to go about the site.

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