User:Akendewa/Akendewa

History

The Internet is a worldwide computer network. It is a vast spider web that connects billions of people in the world. Based on the IP protocol, it is a global infrastructure which is the foundation for the Web and numerous other services.

The Web is a phenomenal source of information. It is a system that enables us to navigate from pages to pages by clicking on links with a navigator. The Web is short name for World Wide Web (WWW), which can be tranlated to « toile d’araignée mondiale » in French. A further translation of the word spider in languages of the Akan group of Cote d’Ivoire yields the name Akendewa. Akendewa which is the name of a famous Akan folk story character is indeed a spider with a human shape. It is therefore a hominoid. Akendewa often goes by the name of « Kacou Ananze ». He is considered the head of a household; he is very strong in the village (digital) and always has ideas.

A group of young workers in Cote d'Ivoire passionate about the Web, inspired by the values represented by this well-known African tale, has created the AKENDEWA organization. AKENDEWA intends to be a powerful organization that rests on the competences of its members and gather an important, motivated and dynamic community. Administration

Activities There are mainly two active happenings as a result of Akendewa activities in Ivory Coast: -Matinée Kacou Ananze -Barcamp Abidjan

There are more activities on the way such as Akendewa TV, an online based TV, Akendewa Cyber Center, coworking space meets cyber-café and many more social happenings that will foster a dynamic,excited and creative Tech-Business community in Ivory Coast.

Memberships

Membership of Akendewa is open to all businesses, nonprofit organizations, universities, and governmental semi-private entities, individuals and students that display the ambition,will and compentency to see Abidjan turn into a global Tech-Web hub.

The cost of membership for businesses is given on sliding scale depending on the company revenue and the economic region in which it is located.

The cost of membership for professional workers varies wether they are located in Ivory Coast,Ecowas,or the Diaspora.

The cost of membership for highschool and college students is 5 USD,upon proof of student status.

External Links

Official site:http://akendewa.org Facebook:http://facebook.com/akendewa twitter:http://twitter.com/akendewa Youtube:http://youtube.com/akendewaorg Flickr:http://flickr.com/akendewa