Duct- Also referred to as a utility tunnel, utility corridor. a passage built underground or aboveground to Communications utilities like fiber optics, cable television and telephone cables are carried. Other ducts carry utility lines such as electricity, water and sewer pipes. E e-Commerce - The transfer of value for goods and /or services through electronic media. e-Education - the delivery of training or education program by electronic means, it involves the use of a computer or electronic device to provide material. e-Government - Government’s use of ICT to enhance the management of its activities and delivery of services. e-Health Health services and information delivered or enhanced through the use of ICT. e-Learning - learning conducted via electronic media, usually the Internet. F Fixed Wireless - The operation of wireless devices or systems used to connect two fixed locations with a radio or other wireless link. G Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) - is a standards based network for mobile communications system operating at 900 – 1800 mhz. Google Project Link - a Google initiative via the company C-Squared that aims to spread internet access to developing areas across the world. Through the project, Google is building fiber optic networks in areas that don't already have access to fast and reliable internet. The fiber will connect existing, local networks to the undersea cables that pipe internet between continents, which Google hopes will allow the area's internet service providers and mobile operators to begin expanding and improving their services. H Hardware The physical interconnections, systems and devices required to store and execute software programs. Hub - Physical spaces designed to foster the success of tech projects. They are often shared spaces with the cost of running these places shared amongst users or sponsored by a funder I Incubator- Incubators are places designed to accelerate the growth of start-ups and in specific reference to ICT, users are given additional skills to grow their ideas Information and Communications Technology (ICT) - is an umbrella term that includes any communication device or application, encompassing radio, television, cellular phones, computer and network hardware and software, satellite systems, as well as the various services and applications associated with them, that provide access to information. Information and Communications Technology for Development (ICT4D) - The 83

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