A mobile e-connectivity communications solution was tested, which became known as the website of the activity
Activity description:
The Oxfam ‘Office in a Box’ and connectivity blueprint is based on establishing a local IP network using VSAT links to transmit information, with built-in applications consisting of IP Telephony, e-mail and web access. This solution was considered ideal by Oxfam because telephony and data traffic could share available bandwidth. Oxfam has also recognised the potential of several NGOs sharing data and voice traffic over a single network link. This realises economies of scale in the use of bandwidth and keeps cost to a minimum.
WSIS action lines related to this activity: Theme 2. Information and communication infrastructure
Theme 3. Access to information and knowledge
Theme 4. Capacity building
Theme 5. Building confidence and security in use of ICTs
Theme 6. Enabling environment
Theme 7. ICT applications: benefits in all aspects of life
Theme 8. Cultural diversity and identity, linguistic diversity and local content
Theme 11. International and regional cooperation
Theme 12. Achieving WSIS targets (PoA, Section B)
Theme 13. Digital Solidarity Agenda (PoA, Section D)
Related MDGs: MDG 1. Eradicate poverty and hunger
MDG 2. Achieve Universal Primary Education
MDG 3. Promote gender equality & empower women
MDG 4. Reduce child mortality
MDG 5. Improve maternal health
MDG 6. Combat HIV/AIDS, Malaria and other diseases
MDG 7. Ensure environmental sustainability
MDG 8. Develop a global partnership for development
Activity type:
Project, Programme, Training initiative, Tool-kit
