by Clint | Nov 3, 2008 | Cross-cultural perspectives, ICT4D
I was able to meet briefly with the current ambassador from Uganda last week following a presentation I attended where he spoke. The instant I mentioned the work we were doing in ICT4D (Information and Communication Technology for Development) he perked up and showed...
by Clint | Sep 17, 2008 | Cross-cultural perspectives, Key Lessons, Key Questions, Random, Religion
Several times in my life I’ve heard a saying that goes “The past is history; The future is a mystery. This moment is a gift — that’s why it is called the present.” To be honest, previously I just saw it as a clever little saying and then...
by Clint | Aug 6, 2008 | Cross-cultural perspectives
More than I expected, Ethiopia is green, beautiful, chilly, and the food is great. Like Thai food, they use a lot of peppers and have a spicy taste. You eat with your hands and everyone eats off the same large plate. Because there is a different calendar system here,...
by Clint | Jul 31, 2008 | Attempt at Funny, Cross-cultural perspectives, Random
I’m the kind of person who usually likes to barter with people in the markets. It was a totally unique experience for me a couple of days ago, however, when the person we were bartering with was a policeman – who was expecting us to settle the issue “as friends” so...
by Clint | Jul 27, 2008 | Cross-cultural perspectives, Key Lessons
I liked coming across this sign on the main street in Kampala city-center (click on it to see the full image). Maybe it is symbolic of what happens to people when they come to Uganda. Well, in reference to my last blog entry, I knew I could do better if I had more...
by Clint | Jul 25, 2008 | Cross-cultural perspectives, Innovation, Key Lessons
I did something this last week that I immediately regretted and continue to feel bad about – wanting to help but honestly feeling as if the situation was worse after my arrival than before. I’m asking for your thoughts in what I could have done differently. Thinking...