[UgaBYTES] Political wrangles threaten telecentres | relate to roles of committees

[Meddie Mayanja]

Thanks, Francis.

This actually goes to further illustrate one of the problems that could emerge when roles of telecentre committees are not clear enough. This is a timely article to share.

Meddie
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From: ugabytes-bounces at lists.ugabytes.org [ugabytes-bounces at lists.ugabytes.org] On Behalf Of Mwathi Francis [mfrancis at ugabytes.org]
Sent: September 12, 2008 4:28 AM
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Subject: [UgaBYTES] Political wrangles threaten telecentres

KAMPALA - Sometimes, political and power problems have also disrupted
the smooth running of some telecentres and diverted attention away
from the vital task of mobilising community members to participate in
running these public utilities.
For instance, at the time of this study, the telecentre at Buwama had
been closed for at least a month during a wrangle over its management.
The controversy, as described by those involved and independent
residents, revealed tensions caused both by the community members and
the leadership's expectations for participation in the management of
the telecentre.