"Women break new ground in rural media"
Any potential application to Sagam?
Friday, September 30, 2005
Thursday, September 29, 2005
North Carolina and Kenya
North Carolina and Kenya
I do not know this person, but it seemed to be worth adding here. He seems to have done some very good things and I will try to reach him.
I do not know this person, but it seemed to be worth adding here. He seems to have done some very good things and I will try to reach him.
Tuesday, September 27, 2005
"Success in Haiti - one program at a time"
"Success in Haiti - one program at a time"
This article from the Christian Science Monitor, dealing with a successful program in Haiti, may be of interest to the Sagam community.
This article from the Christian Science Monitor, dealing with a successful program in Haiti, may be of interest to the Sagam community.
Investment Policy Review
Investment Policy Review
This is an advance copy of the UNCTAD - United Nations Conference on Trade and Development - report on Kenya.
When I see something like this 126 page report, I wonder how all of us can do a better job of relating it to Sagam. Surely, there must be a way to make this more relevant and meaningful? And, most important, a way for the Sagam community, constructively, to voice its various opinions.
There is no easy way to solve this problem, but the technology is at least making it easier to get to material like this and to share it with others. Now we need to learn better how to offer our views to people who are willing to listen. That is a challenge every community in the world now faces, and few are better positioned than is Sagam to show the world how to make it happen!
This is an advance copy of the UNCTAD - United Nations Conference on Trade and Development - report on Kenya.
When I see something like this 126 page report, I wonder how all of us can do a better job of relating it to Sagam. Surely, there must be a way to make this more relevant and meaningful? And, most important, a way for the Sagam community, constructively, to voice its various opinions.
There is no easy way to solve this problem, but the technology is at least making it easier to get to material like this and to share it with others. Now we need to learn better how to offer our views to people who are willing to listen. That is a challenge every community in the world now faces, and few are better positioned than is Sagam to show the world how to make it happen!
Monday, September 26, 2005
"The Millennium Villages - A New Approach to Fighting Poverty in Africa"
"The Millennium Villages - A New Approach to Fighting Poverty in Africa"
This may be of interest to the Sagam community. It may be worth considering how Sagam can better compare itself with Sauri. There is no reason for one village to get all the attention!
This may be of interest to the Sagam community. It may be worth considering how Sagam can better compare itself with Sauri. There is no reason for one village to get all the attention!
Friday, September 23, 2005
"Africa Animated!"
"Africa Animated!"
A UNESCO program in East Africa that may be of interest to younger members of the Sagam community.
A UNESCO program in East Africa that may be of interest to younger members of the Sagam community.
ECOSANDALS: Home - Akala,Sandals,Footwear
ECOSANDALS: Home - Akala,Sandals,Footwear
This may be of interest to the Sagam community. I just sent a note to the ceo who attended the same university as I.
This may be of interest to the Sagam community. I just sent a note to the ceo who attended the same university as I.
Angelina and Jeff's Excellent Ideas
Angelina and Jeff's Excellent Ideas
My guess is that many in the Sagam community will be supportive of the idea behind this editorial from The New York Times a few days ago. It would just be good to substitute Sagam for Sauri, right?
My guess is that many in the Sagam community will be supportive of the idea behind this editorial from The New York Times a few days ago. It would just be good to substitute Sagam for Sauri, right?
Thursday, September 22, 2005
The Search for Identity
Kenya is not a country without culture. With so many ethnic groups and languages, culture in Kenya is vibrant and eclectic. However, is there a lack of a distinct and wholesome 'Kenyan culture'?
In the summer of 2004, Kenya launched a competition to decide its national dress. Aside from the distictive clothing of the Maasai and Turkana, the government decided that Kenya, as a whole, did not have its own dress. One year later after the winning design was announced, it has proved unpopular among most Kenyans.
What do the people of Sagam think of the national dress and would they wear it? Should we try to establish a uniform culture or just remain within the customs of our own ethnic groups?
Photos of the winning design can be seen at the official website of the Kenyan National Dress
EDUCATION: Kenya receives Sh37m for Girls' Education
The US Government donated Sh37.5 million in scholarships for 2,500 girls in primary and secondary schools in the country.
Read more here.
Troubled genius: The Dennis Oliech saga
Football is very popular in Kenya as well as in Sagam as it is the sport every small boy dreams of playing and succeeding in. (In fact, there are contributors on this board that may admit to their dabbling in professional football in their younger days....)
Although Kenya has not had a lot of success in the international scene, Kenyans still dream of the day when we will make the World Cup. Perhaps talented striker Dennis Oliech could lead us there....
This is the interesting story of Dennis Oliech, one of Kenya's rising football stars...
Wednesday, September 21, 2005
COMMUNICATIONS: "Eco-friendly radio station started in Wales"
COMMUNICATIONS: "Eco-friendly radio station started in Wales"
Does this have any potential application to Sagam?
Does this have any potential application to Sagam?
Sunday, September 18, 2005
DEVELOPMENT: Barack OBAMA and "Constant Gardener"
DEVELOPMENT: Barack OBAMA and "Constant Gardener"
I, too, have now seen the film, "Constant Gardener". See this earlier post here. As a non-Kenyan, I found it to be a great story, and one that should serve as a wonderful conversation started between Sagam Village and others. Members of the Sagam community may be interested in reading the comments from 31 readers (as of this post) of The New York Times about the movie. (As an aside, wouldn't it be marvelous to connect the readers of The Times with readers of the Nation and the Standard with one another to talk about the movie?)
In the title, above, I have included Senator Orack OBAMA, probably the best known son of Kenya in the US today. He has been outspoken in the wake of the Hurricane Katrina tragedy here in the U.S. I heard him today on televsion talking about his view that the poor people who have been most affected by the hurricane are both black and white, and the need to confront poverty regardless of the color of one's skin.
The confluence of the film and the Senator opens up opportunities for new and important links to be constructed between out two countries, and I want to do all that I can to be of service in including Sagam near to the center of that opportunity.
I, too, have now seen the film, "Constant Gardener". See this earlier post here. As a non-Kenyan, I found it to be a great story, and one that should serve as a wonderful conversation started between Sagam Village and others. Members of the Sagam community may be interested in reading the comments from 31 readers (as of this post) of The New York Times about the movie. (As an aside, wouldn't it be marvelous to connect the readers of The Times with readers of the Nation and the Standard with one another to talk about the movie?)
In the title, above, I have included Senator Orack OBAMA, probably the best known son of Kenya in the US today. He has been outspoken in the wake of the Hurricane Katrina tragedy here in the U.S. I heard him today on televsion talking about his view that the poor people who have been most affected by the hurricane are both black and white, and the need to confront poverty regardless of the color of one's skin.
The confluence of the film and the Senator opens up opportunities for new and important links to be constructed between out two countries, and I want to do all that I can to be of service in including Sagam near to the center of that opportunity.
Friday, September 16, 2005
COMMUNICATIONS: Afghan village mirrors national plight
COMMUNICATIONS: Afghan village mirrors national plight
This is the story of a BBC reporter's day spent in an Afghan village. He brought an internet connection and many questions with him.
Does this suggest any ideas for Sagam Village?
There are more relevant links to this Afghan story here.
This is the story of a BBC reporter's day spent in an Afghan village. He brought an internet connection and many questions with him.
Does this suggest any ideas for Sagam Village?
There are more relevant links to this Afghan story here.
DEVELOPMENT: "$100,000 Development Gateway Award Goes to India’s eChoupal"
DEVELOPMENT: "$100,000 Development Gateway Award Goes to India’s eChoupal"
The Sagam community may find both this award and its recipient to be of interest.
The Sagam community may find both this award and its recipient to be of interest.
"Aid workers lament rise of 'development pornography'"
"Aid workers lament rise of 'development pornography'"
This is a link to the Monaco Media Forum blog, and I would be most interested in the reaction of the Sagam community to the article linked from that blog. Feel free to offer your comments here on Sagam blog, or on the Forum blog, or both!
It is an important issue and I, for one, am at least as interested in what the people of Sagam think of this as I am what media professionals believe.
This is a link to the Monaco Media Forum blog, and I would be most interested in the reaction of the Sagam community to the article linked from that blog. Feel free to offer your comments here on Sagam blog, or on the Forum blog, or both!
It is an important issue and I, for one, am at least as interested in what the people of Sagam think of this as I am what media professionals believe.
Thursday, September 15, 2005
"How to make poverty history: the central role of local organisations in meeting the MDGs"
"How to make poverty history: the central role of local organisations in meeting the MDGs"
Some of these essays may have some bearing on Sagam thinking about the Millennium Development Goals. Note that the entire book is accessible from this site.
Some of these essays may have some bearing on Sagam thinking about the Millennium Development Goals. Note that the entire book is accessible from this site.
Monday, September 12, 2005
"Malaria Fight In Africa Needs Better Donor Coordination And More Financial Help, Says World Bank Chief"
"Malaria Fight In Africa Needs Better Donor Coordination And More Financial Help, Says World Bank Chief"
This press release reports on a new World Bank program to combat malaria in 17 countries. The release says that the Bank will be talking with the Kenyan government, among other countries.
The people of the Sagam community have an opportunity to speak up and say what they think the World Bank should do to help them deal with the sourge of malearia.
This press release reports on a new World Bank program to combat malaria in 17 countries. The release says that the Bank will be talking with the Kenyan government, among other countries.
The people of the Sagam community have an opportunity to speak up and say what they think the World Bank should do to help them deal with the sourge of malearia.
Friday, September 09, 2005
DEVELOPMENT: UNDP Human Development Report: International cooperation at a crossroads
Click on the link to gain access to part of the report and the rankings at the website for the United Nations Development Programme. (The report is in PDF format and consists of 328 pages. The ranking is from pages 219 to 222).
"The Human Development Report 2005 spells out much of what is at stake in the negotiations on the draft outcome document for next week's World Summit . . . This Report shows that, with boldness and vision from all, 2005 can be the year in which the international community sets out, with the determination and resources necessary, to free millions from poverty, save millions of lives, and build a world that is freer, fairer and safer for all its inhabitants. I urge Member State to heed this timely message, and to use next week's Summit to launch us on a global effort to make this vision a reality. And I commend the ideas and analysis in this report to all citizens, civic organizations, Governments, parliaments and international bodies who are working to achieve the Millennium Development Goals." - Secretary-General Kofi Annan (09/07/2005)
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