I am walking through Kampala’s transportation corridor and my mind is wandering again. I am taking in the chaos of commerce and cacophony of man and machine that keep this transportation hub humming. I reflect on…
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Mission To foster genius and encourage creative “techpreneurship.” Overview Hive Colab is an open, community owned, work environment for young tech entrepreneurs in Kampala to focus on their projects. We offer digital entrepreneurs access to the…
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Are international NGOs helping Africa’s tech industry grow or are they slowing it down?
November 9, 2012 Diaspora at work Economy International Development technologyYesterday, I made an appearance on Al Jazeera English’s The Stream show to discuss the state of Africa’s tech sector. Prior to the show, I had a Q&A with the producers to help prep the discussion…
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Dr. Mo Ibrahim: Wealth creation is important for development
March 1, 2011 International Development technology UgandaBack in 2007 when I attended the first East Africa Investment Conference in Kigali, Rwanda, I had the distinct pleasure of hearing Dr. Mo Ibrahim speak. I remember then being in awe of his vision for…
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Message to Davos: Don’t forget Africa, my opinion piece on CNN
January 26, 2011 International Development technologyI penned an opinion text for CNN that’s been published. I was asked to comment on the state of the new reality in Africa in light of this year’s WTO Doha round of talks in Davos.…
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Calling all Diaspora members working with Information Computer Technology for Development (ICT4D)!
October 21, 2010 Diaspora at work International Development technologyWe got in touch with Loren Treisman, Trust Executive of the Indigo Trust in London. The Indo Trust is looking to support ICT4D projects on the continent championed by members of the Diaspora. Of course we…
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Africa 3.0: Technology and Media in Africa
July 10, 2010 Appearances Events & Conferences technologyAfrica 3.0: Technology and Media in Africa View more presentations from TMS Ruge. In June 2010, I had the pleasure of presenting at Grantmakers in Film + Electronic Media (GFEM)’s first Conversation. My task was to…
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Africa 3.0: Mobile connectivity in the (global) village
March 20, 2010 International Development technology UgandaI think I speak for a majority of Africa’s diaspora when I say that the mobile phone in Africa has made life away from our homes of origin much more bearable. The ability to instantly connect…
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If you have been following the on-going #Africa3d0 discussions on Twitter from my talk at SxSW in Austin, TX, then you have noticed that @OLPCnews challenged me to a debate. The challenge was stoked by my…
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There’s been a dearth of posts on this site, not because there’s nothing to write about, rather we’ve been consumed with growing pains behind the scenes. That’s always a good thing but doesn’t excuse a lack…
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