Comments on: Infrastructure in Rural India http://calpolymbatrip.com/2010/india/infrastructure-in-rural-india/ The MBA Graduate Program at Cal Poly Tue, 22 May 2012 21:49:30 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 By: Michael Harroch http://calpolymbatrip.com/2010/india/infrastructure-in-rural-india/#comment-18186 Michael Harroch Fri, 11 Jun 2010 23:46:23 +0000 http://calpolymbatrip.com/?p=2598#comment-18186 I agree with Danielle. Compared to the cost of building infrastructure throughout such regions, deploying InfoLadies seems like a much more cost-efficient way to reach remote areas. It is also much more direct and effective in the short run. However, this could never replace the need for modern infrastructure, which is a necessary and vital foundation to any country's development. In the mean time, this can only do good. In fact, I feel like countries which have high contrasts between their urban centers and rural areas, such as Turkey, Brazil and China, could benefit immensely from similar programs. This could be a new project for the Peace Corps... I agree with Danielle. Compared to the cost of building infrastructure throughout such regions, deploying InfoLadies seems like a much more cost-efficient way to reach remote areas. It is also much more direct and effective in the short run. However, this could never replace the need for modern infrastructure, which is a necessary and vital foundation to any country’s development.

In the mean time, this can only do good. In fact, I feel like countries which have high contrasts between their urban centers and rural areas, such as Turkey, Brazil and China, could benefit immensely from similar programs.
This could be a new project for the Peace Corps…

]]> By: Chris Phippen http://calpolymbatrip.com/2010/india/infrastructure-in-rural-india/#comment-18177 Chris Phippen Fri, 11 Jun 2010 20:17:09 +0000 http://calpolymbatrip.com/?p=2598#comment-18177 I agree with Danielle, whether or not this is a viable long-term solution, I think it represents a solid first step in the right direction. As someone with background in the agriculture industry, the prospect of helping farmers in a developing country to advance their methods and technology is certainly an exciting one! I'd love to see what types of things they are teaching with respect to Integrated Pest Management (proper use of pesticides and other chemicals) and good nutrient management practices (helping to mitigate the effects of fertilizer on the environment). I am anxious to observe agriculture in India and see where they are and where they are headed. I agree with Danielle, whether or not this is a viable long-term solution, I think it represents a solid first step in the right direction. As someone with background in the agriculture industry, the prospect of helping farmers in a developing country to advance their methods and technology is certainly an exciting one! I’d love to see what types of things they are teaching with respect to Integrated Pest Management (proper use of pesticides and other chemicals) and good nutrient management practices (helping to mitigate the effects of fertilizer on the environment). I am anxious to observe agriculture in India and see where they are and where they are headed.

]]> By: Danielle Steussy http://calpolymbatrip.com/2010/india/infrastructure-in-rural-india/#comment-18169 Danielle Steussy Wed, 09 Jun 2010 14:32:30 +0000 http://calpolymbatrip.com/?p=2598#comment-18169 This is great! Although it may not be a long-term solution (just ask Dr. Marlow), this is an excellent start to solve a problem that is negatively impacting the women in India. Solving an infrastructure problem takes time and capital and some serious effort on the part of the government. Technology is relatively cheap and a broadband connection can do so much more for women in terms of getting educated on health and legal issues than a nicely paved road. The women do need the help and quite simply, they have a right to it. InfoLadies may be a short term fix (or not...it may be extremely successful), but it has a good chance of doing some good for the ladies in India. Isn't that worth it? This is great! Although it may not be a long-term solution (just ask Dr. Marlow), this is an excellent start to solve a problem that is negatively impacting the women in India. Solving an infrastructure problem takes time and capital and some serious effort on the part of the government. Technology is relatively cheap and a broadband connection can do so much more for women in terms of getting educated on health and legal issues than a nicely paved road. The women do need the help and quite simply, they have a right to it. InfoLadies may be a short term fix (or not…it may be extremely successful), but it has a good chance of doing some good for the ladies in India. Isn’t that worth it?

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