This is what I got in email today. Guys who are interested in the development of Nepal, grab this opportunity.
NRN Youth Forum and Nepalese Young Entrepreneur's Forum (NYEF)
is launching a professional networking platform called Development
Salon. First event is a talk program on December 30th at FNCCI Hall on
"ICT for Rural Development of Nepal". It will be presented by a young
Nepali researcher from IIT Madras, Pradeep Ghimirey. NRN Youth Forum
and NYEF welcomes interested people to attend the event.
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"ICT for Rural Development of Nepal" |
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Discussion on wireless technologies and various business models in India. What can Nepal learn from India's experience? |
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| Presentor |
Pradeep Ghimirey |
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Project Associate, Rural Technology and Business Incubator, IIT |
Date: Sunday, December 30, 2007
Time: 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Location: FNCCI Hall
Street: Tripureshwar
City/Town: Kathmandu
What he says:
My organization Rural Technology and Business
Incubator comes under Telecommunication and Networking Research
Group(TeNeT), IIT Madras. (www.tenet.res.in)
TeNeT group has incubated around 30 technology companies which mainly
aim towards developing low cost solutions to extend the reach of modern
technology to the rural areas.
Some examples :
1. Low Cost Rural ATM`s ( around INR 80000 )
2. Telemedicine Kits ( around INR 15000)
3. Thin client PCs ( $100)
There is lot of potential market for these products in Nepal where cost
is a major barrier. I am keen on exploring the possibilities of
marketing these products in Nepal if any agencies are interested in the
venture.
Currently I am working on a project on Wireless Mesh Networks which
aims to develop a low cost wireless mesh solution which will deliver
1Mbps /connection. Also we are involved in supporting Rural Computer
Kiosks by delivering online services in the field of education, health,
agriculture , vocational training and financial services to rural
communities.Lot of work is currently being done in creating local
contents tailor made for the needs of rural communities.
I am also interested in having these practices initiated in Nepal. I
think Magsaysay Awardee Mahabir Pun has done a commendable job in this
area. There are lot of organisations involved in ICT based development
practices in India.We can always benefit from the best practices
available. I have kept my options open as i want to understand the
areas in which i can work effectively.
More About Development Salon:
From: http://www.thamel.com/devsalon/about.html
Vision
Non Resident Nepali Youth Forum(NRN Youth Forum) and Nepalese
Young Entrepreneurs Forum (NYEF) presents development salon.
Development salon is a platform established to encourage NRN Youth from
all over the world to participate in development of Naya Nepal. The
platform is for you to shine, be inspired and inspire others in
exchanging or implementing ideas with a foresight towards peaceful and
prosperous Nepal.
Goal
The goals of the Development Salon are:
A networking platform where skilled, resourceful NRN youth can
share their knowledge and seek support to implement new ideas in Nepal
Provide a support network for NRN youths abroad who seek to return to Nepal
Provide an impartial sounding board to discuss ideas and provide assistance.
Utilize print, electronic and other media facilities towards idea implementation
Develop a consultancy knowledgebase for projects in Nepal and abroad to leverage each other
How can you participate
Contact us at devsalon@nrnyouthforum.com at least 30 days prior to making your trip to Nepal. Provide us following info:
Topic you want to Discuss
Your Resume
Stake holders in Nepal that would find your topic interesting
Expected outcome of your presentation
Delivery Modality:
Brain storming session format; come with sleeves rolled up. Minus
any formalities. We highly recommend 30 minutes slide show presentation
and leave as much as room for questions.
Leadership
Sagar Onta Youth Representative, NRN-ICC Saurav Jyoti President of NYEF & Director, Jyoti Group of Companies
Gagan Thapa Student Activist
Ashutosh Tiwari CEO, Himal Media
Ujwal Thapa Founder, Digital Max Solutions Pukar Malla Research Scientist, Intel
Bal K Joshi Co-founder, thamel.com
Rajesh Lal Joshi CEO, thamel.com
Moheindu Chemjong Project Manager, International Red Cross
Suraj Dahal Founder, Kathmandu Acadamy Anyone in Nepal or planning to go to Nepal at some point, grab this opportunity to discuss your ideas and participate in the development process.
