tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1115227870651994161.post2395076358154308218..comments2023-10-28T14:59:37.320+02:00Comments on Mobiles in Malawi: The Real StoryJoshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02614475500668246819noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1115227870651994161.post-57802593496398095922008-12-23T10:19:00.000+02:002008-12-23T10:19:00.000+02:00Hi JoshWhether you realise it or not (and I'm sure...Hi Josh<BR/><BR/>Whether you realise it or not (and I'm sure you do), you've managed to crack one of the most difficult elements of any ICT4D project - local engagement and local ownership.<BR/><BR/>The staff are obviously the crucial element in this, and your comments re: it being about the people are key. Remember, of course, that includes you!<BR/><BR/>Technology is nothing but a bunch of wires, circuit boards and code. It's when it gets into the hands of the users that it comes to life.<BR/><BR/>Kenkiwanjahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15207813243322548549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1115227870651994161.post-24867337300522998752008-12-23T04:31:00.000+02:002008-12-23T04:31:00.000+02:00Josh,I think you're sort of short-changing yoursel...Josh,<BR/>I think you're sort of short-changing yourself here. I don't think you forgot about the people aspect of the project while you were away. But I can see how it's difficult to strike the people/tech balance, especially when the people aspect may not be the 'sexy' part. Anyways I think you've always done a good job of staying connected to the people involved in the project.Maggie Chenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12172163601868102171noreply@blogger.com