Tuesday, July 14, 2009

Mobiles and Civic Engagement

The Berkman Centre for Internet and Society at Harvard University, the Digital Bridge Institute and Georgia Tech are hosting a symposium on "Enhancing Civil Society Use of ICTs in Nigeria at the Digital Bridge Institute in Abuja, Nigeria. The symposium will run through 14 to 16 July 2009.

With over 50 participants drawn from different segments of civil society organisations, the private sector and academia already in attendance, the symposium has been an eye opening event for some members of civil society.

Of particular interest to this blog is the very significant role of mobile phones as a critical support information communication tool for enhancing civil society effectiveness in Nigeria.