The Bandwidth Conundrum—
Can It Make a Difference?

Malaria Research Network

Communication Links
Between Partners in Research

Outline

"A Brief Overview of MIMCom"

Origins of MIMCom

Fundamental Considerations

Goals of MIMCom

Internet Access

Locations of MIMCom Sites

Access to Information

Training Workshops

Support of Specific Research Agendas

Weekly Newsletter

Monitoring & Evaluation

Site Development

Real-World Challenges: Regulatory

Power, power, and power

Rain and thunderstorms

Local technical support

Geographical challenges: LOS

Architectural challenges: wireless

Real-World Challenges: Political Conditions

Real-World Challenges: Environment

"Overview of Evaluation Activities"

"Conditions in the Field"

CDC/KEMRI, Kisian, Kenya: 1998

CDC/KEMRI, Kisian, Kenya: 1998

Life Cycle of Message at NIMR: 1998

"Methods Used to Evaluate Progress"

Internal & External Evaluations

Some Quantifiable Site Growth Indicators

Purpose of Study

How Researchers Report Using the Internet

Conclusions

Publication of Findings

"So,"

Study Sites

Study Sites

Add ICT

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"People & Performance:"

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Benefits of Enhanced Connectivity

Benefits of Enhanced Connectivity

Benefits of Enhanced Connectivity

Benefits of Enhanced Connectivity

MIMCom Web Site Advisory Committee

Professor Ayoade Oduola Functional Coordinator
WHO/TDR

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MIMCom in Progress

"Information Access through PDAs:"

"Information Access through PDAs:"

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