COINs featured on CNN Web Site

I recently had an interview with Paul Willis from CNN Europe, his excellent article about Collaborative Innovation Networks (COINs) is now up.

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  1. AnonymousApril 4, 2008 at 8:24 PM

    Great story concerning difficulties in computer donations in villages in Ghana. I have been doing it for five years with no corporate support. I think this is something that people should be encouraged to do for the less fortunate and help bridge the digital divide. Please visit my website at www.evcoAfrica.org
    Thanks.
    Seth Kojo Owusu.

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  2. Peter A. GloorApril 9, 2008 at 12:55 PM

    Congratulations to your evCO project, very impressive. Looks like another great example of a COIN at work!

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