If you're an NGO, charitable organisation or for-profit exploring the world of information and communication technologies in a developing country context - either as a component of an on-going exercise, as part of a research and development project, or a product or service launch, or as part of your own infrastructure development - then you not only need an ICT specialist but, more importantly, someone who understands you, your work, your audience and the reality 'on the ground' in developing countries

With over twenty years experience in the ICT industry, a long-standing passion and commitment to conservation and development - and a track record of success and delivery - kiwanja.net is your ideal partner

Traditionally, ICT specialists either don't have a professional interest, or any experience, in conservation or development issues, or don't have time to pursue them. Similarly, conservation and development practitioners are busy carrying out their own work, often in the field, and simply don't have time to keep pace with what's going on technologically. kiwanja.net is able to:

• Take out the mystery surrounding emerging ICTs, in particular mobile technologies and the application of SMS and mobile technologies in developing countries
• Reduce ICT-related project development time and provide 'sense-checking'
• Take a wider view of how ICTs can benefit you at 'home' and in the field
• Pro-actively assimilate ideas and develop project proposals/funding submissions
• Make things happen and go beyond usual consultancy/client services
• Work with you 'on-demand' and informally where necessary
• Provide a ready-made team with access to a number of specialist ICT companies
• Identify existing projects and encourage a culture of collaboration and shared learning
• Go that extra mile. Remember, this is a different kind of philanthropy...

Specific services available include:

• Hardware, software and general ICT consultancy in a conservation and development context
• Systems development on multiple platforms - PC, mobile etc.
• ICT-related research in a developmental and/or conservation context
• Short-term, long-term, part-time and retainer consultancy and project management
• Field visits based on a number of years conservation and development experience
• Identification of appropriate technologies and strategies
• Support to academic researchers and for-profit organisations looking at the application of ICTs in developing countries
• Training, presentations, talks, seminars and workshop facilitation