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1 Community Empowerment in Kenya Using Open Access Architecture Team 10 Members: Tom Thorstensson (KTH) Christoffer Ramm(KTH) Sylvester Kiptoo (JKUAT) Benard Birundu (JKUAT) Principal: Mr. Victor Kyalo( KENET) Coach:Prof. Bjorn Pehrson (KTH) 26 th October 2007 Website www.TSlab.ssvl.kth/csd Slide 2 Introduction Project vision Community empowerment using ICT Importance of the project 2 Slide 3 Goals Design and implement access network Install and configure an e-learning platform for teachers and students Suggest a sustainable business model for users in the district. 3 Slide 4 Background Government ICT vision Local infrastructure The KENET role New players in the field e.g. KPLC 4 Slide 5 Benefits to end users 5 Average cost Scale of production Shared infrastructure gives rise to the benefits of economies of scale i.e. the average cost per user decreases as out output increases Slide 6 Benchmarks The UK Example 6 Slide 7 Challenges in developing countries Financial sustainabilty Expensive Price(High input cost) Quality(Data rate) The rural poverty situation 7 Slide 8 Open Access 8 Services Infrastructure Market Ownership scheme Slide 9 Project Status Field site Network design 9 Slide 10 Field Site 10 Slide 11 Nyeri information Population 100 000 Poverty 32% Main industry agriculture 11 Slide 12 Schools 12 Slide 13 Network Design 13 Slide 14 Network Design School LAN Community access Access Network KENET Access point 14 Slide 15 Network Design 15 Slide 16 Remaining Phases Equipment information Refining design Implementation Training 16 Slide 17 Conclusion Challenges Opportunities E-learning enhancements Telemedicine E-business Community web portal Digital Villages 17 Slide 18 Q & A team@connectingnyeri.com 18