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May Net2 Think Tank Round-up: Improving Lives in Rural Communities with ICTs
May 17th marked the World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD). To celebrate, we used this year's WTISD theme, "Better Life in Rural Communities with ICTs" to guide our Net2 Think Tank question for May. And wow did you respond! We had some of our best Net2 Think Tank responses to date!
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May Net2 Think Tank: Improving Lives in Rural Communities with ICTs
May 17 will mark World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD). To celebrate, we're using this year's WTISD theme, "Better Life in Rural Communities with ICTs" to guide our Net2 Think Tank question for May!
For this month's Net2 Think Tank, we're brainstorming ideas for closing the digital divide for people living in rural areas all around the world. How are you bridging the divide and what are your tips for others who are just getting started? Share your projects and ideas with the NetSquared Community!
Virtual Virtuous Circle
Challenges Entered:
Through its website SPF will showcase leaders transforming rural communities using community organizing to break through isolation, improve economic infrastructure, clean up environments and overcome racial inequities endemic to the region.
Location
Atlanta, GA
United States
See map: Google Maps
Making Connections -- Bringing Rural and Urban Students Together
Challenges Entered:
Our project connects students from urban and rural school districts through a Weblog-based writing space with the goal of creating an online community of learners empathetic to the experiences of others.
Location
Amherst, MA
United States
See map: Google Maps
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