AVAILABILTY VERSES ACCESS
By Olivia Phiri

When an item is ready and in reach for a person’s use, it is termed as available. Access means that a person is able to use the item despite cost and having prior knowledge on how to use it.
Information and communication technology, in this case in point, computers and cell phones have revolutionized the attitudes and living standards of women around Zambia.

Many songs have been sang on how cell phones for example are playing a major role in saving people’s lives on a positive side and on the negative facilitating broken marriages.
The cost of cell phones has decreased greatly and service operators have increased coverage even to the most remote areas.
The impact of ICT’s on women especially has been life changing and inspiring, both economically and socially.
Watch out for this space as I get true testimonies from women all over zambia and how Cell phones have changed their lives, whethet good or bad. And for other related information please visit http://zambia-grace-research.blogspot.com