Food for Thought
Dear Listers, An open ended food for thought! What are the limits (rules of engagement) of demanding better governance i.e. government accountability and efficiency (modern technology) in service delivery and job creation for the majority (read youth/rural folk) through the most applicable (can be open to debate) open channels such as FB/online Forums/Social media (exclusive of the modus operandi in Egypt & Tunisia)? I ask this because, whatever is happening (if at all it is) in that respect, just does not seem to reach the intended crowd (under/unemployed youth/rural folk)! Will this be sustainable?...just wondering! Ed
Edwin, I have *no clue* what you're actually asking. Could you try that again possibly without parentheses? Happy day, Andrea On 3 February 2011 01:24, Edwin Onchari <eonchari@lynxbits.com> wrote:
Dear Listers,
An open ended food for thought!
What are the limits (rules of engagement) of demanding better governance i.e. government accountability and efficiency (modern technology) in service delivery and job creation for the majority (read youth/rural folk) through the most applicable (can be open to debate) open channels such as FB/online Forums/Social media (exclusive of the modus operandi in Egypt & Tunisia)? I ask this because, whatever is happening (if at all it is) in that respect, just does not seem to reach the intended crowd (under/unemployed youth/rural folk)! Will this be sustainable?...just wondering!
Ed
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Ed, Such great impact can only be driven by a good network of change agents. The larger the number of citizens to go online on the cell phone the higher the likelihood of a revolutionary movement emerging. It is impossible to monitor, intercept or interfere with the communication system in place owing to its connection to business and other critical human interactions. The Egyptian switch-off could not have been sustained. Imagine Kenya switching off mobile networks and paralyzing Mpesa, Mkesho etc? In a year or so, paralyzing the mobile system for an hour will trigger an unprecedented countrywide reaction. The political class should read the writing on the wall... arap Kirui On 3 February 2011 01:24, Edwin Onchari <eonchari@lynxbits.com> wrote:
Dear Listers,
An open ended food for thought!
What are the limits (rules of engagement) of demanding better governance i.e. government accountability and efficiency (modern technology) in service delivery and job creation for the majority (read youth/rural folk) through the most applicable (can be open to debate) open channels such as FB/online Forums/Social media (exclusive of the modus operandi in Egypt & Tunisia)? I ask this because, whatever is happening (if at all it is) in that respect, just does not seem to reach the intended crowd (under/unemployed youth/rural folk)! Will this be sustainable?...just wondering!
Ed
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Kirui, The kind of change I suggest is a scenario where we can openly hold to account our government on governance, service delivery, etc.It is our democratic right - NOTE BELOW- without a similar MO in Egypt. Many in government have warned that we should not, as citizens, demand for better services at this time since it will scare away investors! Ed From: kictanet-bounces+eonchari=lynxbits.com@lists.kictanet.or.ke [mailto:kictanet-bounces+eonchari=lynxbits.com@lists.kictanet.or.ke] On Behalf Of Kipkemoi arap Kirui Sent: Thursday, February 03, 2011 11:30 AM To: Edwin Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions Subject: Re: [kictanet] Food for Thought Ed, Such great impact can only be driven by a good network of change agents. The larger the number of citizens to go online on the cell phone the higher the likelihood of a revolutionary movement emerging. It is impossible to monitor, intercept or interfere with the communication system in place owing to its connection to business and other critical human interactions. The Egyptian switch-off could not have been sustained. Imagine Kenya switching off mobile networks and paralyzing Mpesa, Mkesho etc? In a year or so, paralyzing the mobile system for an hour will trigger an unprecedented countrywide reaction. The political class should read the writing on the wall... arap Kirui On 3 February 2011 01:24, Edwin Onchari <eonchari@lynxbits.com> wrote: Dear Listers, An open ended food for thought! What are the limits (rules of engagement) of demanding better governance i.e. government accountability and efficiency (modern technology) in service delivery and job creation for the majority (read youth/rural folk) through the most applicable (can be open to debate) open channels such as FB/online Forums/Social media (exclusive of the modus operandi in Egypt & Tunisia)? I ask this because, whatever is happening (if at all it is) in that respect, just does not seem to reach the intended crowd (under/unemployed youth/rural folk)! Will this be sustainable?...just wondering! Ed _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet This message was sent to: arapkirui@gmail.com Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/arapkirui%40gmail.com
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