Week I, Day 1 - 17 November 2008

a. Overview of Forum b. Week 1 will look at the challenges that rural communities and rural service providers face in enhancing the benefits of mobile telephony Day 1 Question (beginning Monday, 17 Nov. 2008 ): Describe the characteristics and success factors of applications of mobile telephony in rural areas. Tell us about the people/actors involved, how they use telephony, what information is exchanged, and the processes that occur?