In many African countries, few people have access to computers and the Internet.

Experts say this is hindering development and preventing students from being able to compete for jobs.

At a conference in Dakar this week, software experts, government officials and students came together to look at how open-source software, which is free for anyone to use, could make technology available to more people.

Click here: Kari Barber’s report from Dakar

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