The digital divide that exists in developing countries, together with weak educational systems, is what the future of these countries rests on. In recent years though initiatives focusing on producing cheap tablet computers and providing learning platforms have been risen up with at least four such interesting and inspiring releases in Africa.
This project is part of the Elim House of Grace Academy's vision improving Kenya's school enrollment rates and slowing dropouts by allowing students to engage in entertaining and meaningful ways.
The "for South Africa, by South Africa" Wise tablet was introduced a few years ago and has recently teamed up with The Dramatic, Artistic and Literary Rights Organisation (Dalro) in order to create The Dalro Eduportal.
In January this year, Verone Mankou launched Congo's first computer tablet named the Way-C which means "light of stars" in a Northern Congolese dialect. This tablet was aimed at contributing to the "African solution" in the world of technology by "combining quality and accessibility."
The Inye (meaning "one" in Igala and, incidentally, Swahili), unveiled by Saheed Adepoju has been a work in progress since 2010 but has more recently launched its newer version.
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