Archive for June 12th, 2006

Geekcorps stars in Newsweek International

12th June 2006

In the June 12, 2006 issue of Newsweek International, Benjamin Sutherland’s The Technologist feature focused on the do-it-yourself (DIY) technologist working in the developing world. The article discusses groups, like Geekcorps, that are adapting cutting edge technology to work with local resources, materials, and know-how. Sutherland even profiles Geekcorps and the locally produced (in Mali) BottleNet.

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Success stories

Papou Coulibaly is young boutique owner in Ouélessébougou. Previously, Geekcorps partnered with Papou to create a Cybertigi - an Internet access point for the local community via a wireless link to a Community Information & Learning Center (CLIC).

The Cybertigi proved to be a very successful experiment, becoming popular with first time Internet users who found Papou’s mini-cyber both affordable and accessible. Unfortunately, after several months of Cybertigi operation the CLIC lost its Internet connection and Papou returned his equipment back to the CLIC.

Undeterred, Papou Coulibaly saw the potential for offering offline ICT services in Ouélessébougou and went about creating a unconnected cyber café at his boutique. Using the Geekcorps’ Cybertigi design, Papou acquired three computers, a laser printer, scanner, digital camera, photo printer, a Bluetooth adapter, speakers and a headset, even building a permanent metal shelter for his cyber café boutique.

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