Computers for Africa
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CFA Impact



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Main Points of These Pages

  • CFA’s "ICT cluster model" gives the greatest return on time, funds and energy. It also builds relationships and increases capacity in the whole district.
  • Business capacity increases with a pool of potential entrepreneurs and employees knowledgeable in basic ICT skills, Intenet communication and research.
  • Educational capacity increases with administrative efficiency, good teachers attracted to the district, and more students prepared for advanced education.
  • Internet connects the district with neighbors, the larger city, and the world.
  • Educating females is the single most important investment a developing country can make. CFA makes a concerted effort to advance ICT education for females.
  • CFA is researching plans for the eventual disposal of dead computers to avert negative environmental impact.
  • Ninety-three communities have received CFA computer labs, bringing ICT access to over 40,000 people in East Africa.