Hi,

This web site is relevent and does address regional issues.
http://www.mg.co.za/mg/news/2000feb2/22feb-africa_news.html

Possibly the author could assist you?

aLan

Sean Gardner wrote:
>
> Hi
>
> I am planning on undertaking a Masters in Arts degree in 2001. My
> background is media studies, journalism and the Internet.
>
> I have been planning a research topic focussing on telecentres and their
> impact on communities but a search of the National Research Foundation
> Website (http://www.nrf.ac.za) revealed that a very similar project is
> already under way.
>
> I am determined to take on a project that focusses on the media and its
> potential for upliftment through current ICT developments. However, I do
> not want to limit myself to this. I was also considering an analysis of
> Telkom SA's ICT policy in light of it bridging the digital divide.
>
> I would appreciate any suggestions that would help me formulate a
> relevant, and most importantly, useful research topic. I look forward to
> your replies.
>
> Thanks
>
> Sean
>
> --
> Sean Gardner
> Lecturer: Computer Aided Research & Reporting
> New Media Lab
> Journalism & Media Studies Dept
> Rhodes University
>
> Tel: +27 (0)46 603 8070 (work)
> Cell: 083 468 0922
>
> Highway Africa 2000 conference
> "Africa's New Media Century"
> 10 - 15 September 2000
> http://www.highwayafrica.org.za

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