Those interested in making E-MAIL contacts in Africa, and who are generally interested in the question of connectivity with developing countries,. might wish to consider subscribing to: - the HELINA-L list ( at: [log in to unmask]) ---------------------------- HELINA-L is for "Health Informatics in Africa", i.e. it is very specifically about computers + health care + Africa. It is in a loose relation with the IMIA (International Medical Informatics Association) and the WHO. - the WPG4-L list. -------------------------- This list is MANUALLY operated. Please E-MAIL to [log in to unmask] if you are interested in joining. <<WG94-L is operated by the working group for "Social Implications of Computers in Developing Countries" which is part of IFIP (International Federation for Information Processing, the global umbrella for the national computer societies). I.e. it is quite generally about social issues + computers + developing countries.>> - the INTERAFRIQ list (at: [log in to unmask]) - BILINGUAL -------------------------------- <<We wish this list to be a place of discussion for people that make the internet in tropical Africa. It's a matter : - To inform on realizations concerning connectivity (access places, access conditions...) - To discuss about strategies and technical choices : national networks, satellites, cellular systems, protocols.... - to discuss about projects and to help in their convergence - to tackle the financial aspects of network in the less advanced countries>> Pierre VIENS, MD,PhD Directeur, Centre de cooperation internationale en sante et developpement (CCISD) (Universite Laval, Quebec, Canada) Tel: (418) 656-7801 Fax: (418) 656-2627