Comments on: Social networking sites and the missing half http://ict4entrepreneurship.com/2008/10/04/social-networking-sites-and-the-missing-half/ Exploring the link between technology and entrepreneurship in Africa Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:42:06 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Damien http://ict4entrepreneurship.com/2008/10/04/social-networking-sites-and-the-missing-half/#comment-336 Wed, 24 Dec 2008 14:09:41 +0000 http://mediaflip.wordpress.com/?p=215#comment-336 Sorry for the late answer.
Yes indeed we looked for solutions and we arrive to the conclusion that both end users (North wealthy citizens and south poor entrepreneurs) are not expecting the same thing from these collaborative systems. Given that, puting them into direct relationship may be vicious and unapropriated for the efficiency of the system.

Imagine if you receive a call from one of your bank stakeholders you’ve never seen asking you if you’re making good use of your loan ??

Happy Christmas!
Cheers

Damien Roussat

]]> By: zia505 http://ict4entrepreneurship.com/2008/10/04/social-networking-sites-and-the-missing-half/#comment-305 Tue, 14 Oct 2008 21:22:56 +0000 http://mediaflip.wordpress.com/?p=215#comment-305 Hi Damien,

Thanks for your comments.

I agree its a challenge. Have you looked into possible solutions from the perspective of BabyLoan.org?

]]> By: Damien http://ict4entrepreneurship.com/2008/10/04/social-networking-sites-and-the-missing-half/#comment-304 Tue, 14 Oct 2008 12:15:56 +0000 http://mediaflip.wordpress.com/?p=215#comment-304 Very good article indeed !

I shall add two more points :
- the fact that these platforms, not being in their core business software editors, may not have the resources to develop the mobile extents.
- I am part of a brand new European platform of P2P micro-lending : babyloan.org.
You could have a look at it and eventually add it to your list… :)
2 months online.
By the way I do agree on your point and many users ask us if there is a way for them to interact with the entrepreneurs or why those people doesn’t have a blog of their own.

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