Mobile phones bridge the rural digital divide, bring economic benefits, and act as agents of social mobilization through improved communication. But what are the real challenges of reaching rural areas, and what are some of today’s most beneficial applications that can help rural communities, specifically regarding agriculture development?
The Virtual Forum on "Mobile Telephony in Rural Areas" will examine the challenges that rural communities face in enhancing the benefits of mobile telephony, and look at some examples of interesting initiatives and good outcomes from around the globe.
Subject Matter experts include:
- Pete Cranston, ICT and New Media in Development Consultant
- Jawahar Kanjilal, Global Head of Emerging Market Services, Services &Â Â Software, Nokia
- AHM Sultanur Reza, Additional General Manager  and Head,  Community Information Center, Grameenphone Ltd.
- Luca Servo, Knowledge Manager and Online Communities Expert, Food and Agriculture OrganizationÂ
- Nigel Scott, Gamos Ltd Â
- Charlotte Masiello-Riome, Communications Expert and e-Agriculture.org Coordinator Â
- Michael Riggs, Information Management Specialist for the Asia-Pacific region, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United NationsÂ
Go to http://www.e-agriculture.org to register for the Forum.
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