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ICTs, Innovation and Regulation in the Somali Territories

A seminar exploring technology and regulation in the Somali territories of the Horn of Africa.
This seminar explores technology and regulation in the Somali territories of the Horn of Africa. Despite weak or non-existent government institutions, innovation has flourished with local solutions to local challenges. Money transfer companies have been leading the expansion and investments in ICT development. Mobile banking, inexpensive Internet connection, and dozens of media outlets are an unexpected reality in this war-torn region. The seminar explores how ICTs are regulated and the role of the private sector in ICT development.

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People
Abdirashid Duale
Keywords
development
ICT4D
power
Somali territories
media
internet
communication
innovation
private sector
banking
regulation
information society
policy
politics
technology
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Date Added: 30/04/2013
Duration: 00:29:31

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