tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37488667.post8565456803259186067..comments2023-10-11T15:28:42.233-07:00Comments on microfranchising: Media Innovations in Rural Africa: Movies, Mobiles and the WebDavid Stokerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00885859888162958520noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37488667.post-6106586903049486062009-08-28T22:32:43.982-07:002009-08-28T22:32:43.982-07:00I love to try the best performing mirco franchise,...I love to try the best performing mirco franchise, Media Innovation is one key for it..Media Innovationhttp://www.frankvizeum.com.aunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37488667.post-21262511924783295242009-06-14T17:08:27.864-07:002009-06-14T17:08:27.864-07:00That is awesome! I am looking for the best perform...That is awesome! I am looking for the best performing mirco franchise to include in a new social venture we will be launching later this year. Any other recommendations?socialventurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01138898532421447546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37488667.post-13211586936551616142009-01-21T19:35:00.000-08:002009-01-21T19:35:00.000-08:00You make an interesting point Leslie, that of, wha...You make an interesting point Leslie, that of, what is the ultimate goal of "development" and what are all the components of a good and meaningful life. <BR/><BR/>When I was interviewing women in Ghana about their personal finances I was amazed by the apparent disparities between the "expensive" cost of mosquito nets but then their incredible ability to save for weddings and funerals and television sets. I think entertainment, laughing, and social gatherings are hallmarks of a good quality of life and can even overshadow the sorrows and struggles of difficult circumstances. <BR/><BR/>I wonder if investing in humor and creativity would have similar effects on development much like music classes can have measurable effects on math and reading scores in schools, seemingly disconnected yet strengthening the mind and soul.David Stokerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00885859888162958520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37488667.post-23745113365818830032009-01-21T18:59:00.000-08:002009-01-21T18:59:00.000-08:00I really like the inflatable movie screen idea. I...I really like the inflatable movie screen idea. I think it's important to focus on entertainment and community-building in development, along with basic necessities like food and water. This can have a huge impact on local quality of life, especially if the local people can choose which movies to play...Leslie Formanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14831009571116020432noreply@blogger.com