Evolving an Efficient and Effective Off-the-Shelf Computing Infrastructure for Rural Communities of South Africa

Siebörger, Ingrid; Terzoli, Alfredo; Hodgkinson-Williams, Cheryl

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-52014-4_5

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“…Related empirical research outputs that broach the topic of vandalism and theft within Mbashe municipality were consulted. Specifically, research by Thinyane (2009), Pade-Khene et al, (2010), Gumbo, Jere & Terzoli (2012) & Sieborger (2017 which touch on experienced vandalism and theft in the SLL were studied. These provided historical context on vandalism of ICT equipment in the Mbashe municipality -where the SLL is predominantly domiciled.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Pointedly, if the most appropriate sites for tele-center initiatives (rural schools) are vulnerable to vandal attacks, this is a major problem. Sieborger (2017) makes reference to vandalized telecommunication infrastructure (land-line telephones) in the Mbashe municipality of the Eastern Cape of South Africa. Notably, if these lines were present, they could have possibly supported several tele-center connection initiatives that were being planned for in the area.…”

Section: Project Stakeholder Views On Tele-center Vandalismmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Notably, if these lines were present, they could have possibly supported several tele-center connection initiatives that were being planned for in the area. Instead, contingency arrangements had to be made for the use of wireless technologies (Sieborger, 2017) -thus increasing project expenditure. Pade-Khene et al (2010) makes reference to the 'tall poppy' syndrome thought to be common in poor rural communities where there is little or no development activity.…”

Section: Project Stakeholder Views On Tele-center Vandalismmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Looked at through Fisher & Baron's (1982), equity-based model, this may explain how the vandal incidents are tied to inequity. Also important to keep in mind is the fact that at the time of the study, for the indigenes in the surrounding areas of the Mbashe municipality there was a characteristically shared low level of control that permeated the community (Thinyane, 2009;Pade-Khene et al, 2010;Sieborger, 2017) .…”

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“…Numerous studies view vandalism as a recurring problem that tele-centers have to deal with. Authors such as Pade-Khene, Palmer & Kavhai (2010); Pade-Khene (2012); Sieborger (2017) & Myeni (2018), provide indication that it indeed exists. It is therefore surprising that there are no studies proposing conceptual or theoretical lenses through which this unfavorable tele-center related setback can be addressed.…”

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confidence: 99%

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An Equity-based Model of Vandalism in Information and Communication for Development Tele-Centre’s: Reflections from the Siyakhula Living Laboratory, Dwesa-Cwebe, South Africa

Osah

2022

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This study looks at tele-center related vandalism from an equity-based lens. It is noticed that these uncivil acts are common occurrences in information and communication for development (ICT4D) related tele-centers around the globe. Paradoxically, there is very little investigation on the issue. Here an equity-based model of vandalism proposed by Fisher & Baron is used to investigate incidences of vandalism and theft in a rural based ICT4D initiative known as the Siyakhula Living Lab (SLL). The model provides explanation value for the empirical investigation. The study employs a qualitative abductive reasoning approach to gain insight from stakeholders of the ICT4D initiative. For this study four stakeholders of the ICT4D initiative are interviewed, with the help of a semi-structured interview guide. Their responses are thematically analyzed and as a result a narrative emerges about the relationship between inequity and vandalism in the SLL context. The findings reveal that noticed occurrences of vandalism to publicly installed ICT infrastructure as well as a theft incident to an SLL established tele-center, were highly likely as a result of perceived inequity by certain groups in the surrounding communities. It is revealed that due to their existing low level of control at the time of the study, these groups felt compelled to resort to vandalism and theft in order to address the perceived inequity. It is concluded that inequity can indeed spur acts of vandalism especially for groups that perceive themselves as disenfranchised and powerless.

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Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Project Stakeholder Views On Tele-center Vandalismmentioning

confidence: 99%