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adio, data adaptor cards and computers, among other ICT-related
equipment. Users are able to download web-based text and images via the
satellite without phone lines, irrespective of their geographical location.
To ensure the continuity of these projects, the AUN-EA respondent
explained that the network trains community members at each of the
information centres in basic information technology skills and operating the
equipment.
On the Whole, the ALIN-EA respondent noted that the network has impacted
on rural development at various levels in the following ways:
• "Supported partner organizations in Kenya and Tanzania with
volunteers for a period of one year. The volunteers build the capacities of
the institutions on the documentation of community projects, information
dissemination and management using appropriate ICTS"
• "Communities have benefited from AUN-EA info products that include
publications, CD-RaMs, videos, and capacity building on various
development issues"
• ''The CDWs working in rural areas have enhanced their ICT skills, can
access ICTs easily and get updated and appropriate development
information"
The AfriAfya respondent noted that the organisation has contributed to the
socio-economic gains of the community by:
• "ProViding information that is relevant and applicable to each unique
individual"
• "Providing training/capacity bUilding in the use of ICT eqUipment"
• "Providing equipment that was once perceived to be the reserve of the
urban elite"
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