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Similalry, ALIN-EA was of particular interest to the study as according to
Esterhuysen (2002), "African NGO's have been innovative in using ICTs in
ways consistent with available infrastructure and capacity", and "have
distinguished themselves in making use of wireless technologies and
integrating new and traditional media". The author not only singled out
AUN-EA and their use of Worldspace Foundation's digital satellite
broadcasting network, but also, other NGOs like SatelLife HealthNet. While
SatelLife Healthnet uses short-wave modems to establish connections in
remote areas, Econews Africa uses FM radio linked to the Internet and
Women'sNet works with community radio in South Africa.
Other information resources reviewed included published and unpublished
documents, company reports, brochures, leaflets, e-mail messages and
newspaper articles. These sources of information have also been useful in
assessing the critical success factors of both organizations through the
analysis of mission statements and goals.
6.12.4.2 Sample size
A sample size of 4 four organisations (2 in Kenya and 2 in South Africa) was
deemed suitable for the study. This sample size was assumed suitable as
very few organisations focusing on women are involved in leTs issues and
application in both Kenya and South Africa. The main categories of key
informants that were sampled for the study included women in strategic and
middle management positions of the organizations.
6.12.5
Data collection techniques
Data was collected using an open-ended interview schedule and also a tape
recorder. As key informants in both Kenya and South Africa understood
English, the interviews used English language as the language of proficiency.
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