Re: [DC3] Sustainable access in Colombia

Michael – There is a great project that Colnodo is running with Rhizomatica. I would also suggest reaching out to Julian Casasbuenas and his team. Best, Jane Internet Society | www.internetsociety.org Skype: janercoffin Mobile/WhatsApp: +1.202.247.8429 From: <dc3-bounces(a)listas.altermundi.net> on behalf of Michael Oghia <mike.oghia(a)gmail.com> Reply-To: Dynamic Coalition on Community Connectivity <dc3(a)listas.altermundi.net> Date: Friday, June 16, 2017 at 5:58 AM To: Dynamic Coalition on Community Connectivity <dc3(a)listas.altermundi.net> Subject: [DC3] Sustainable access in Colombia Dear all, I have some encouraging news to share: a fellow young professional I met in Guadalajara at IGF 2016 wants to include sustainable access in the agenda of the 2017 Colombian IGF. I was really touched by her email, especially since the idea came out of conversations her and I had in December. Specifically, she is interested in discussing: -- The extra energy needed and what type of sources should we promote in conjunction with the introduction of internet to villages. -- The production process of technology and what should we promote in terms of job quality and equal conditions. She wants to highlight the situation of cobalt mining, for instance. Would a Spanish-speaker or anyone working in Latin America, specifically someone with experience with getting villages connected, be willing to be introduced to her? I thought this would be the perfect place to seek expertise. Best, -Michael