One laptop per child - Arts of Survival

'One laptop per child' is a scheme aimed at children in developing countries . The laptops are designed as an educational tool in an experiment to promote socially responsible design. The idea is simple, A non profit organisation makes 'low cost' laptops on a massive scale, and governments buy the laptops and distribute them to schools.

Now this idea has it's obvious educational and informative benefits, but developing countries are still in desperate need for fresh water and shelter. Before governments start shelling out sums of money on laptops, $100 each, these basic necessities need have to be provided or progression of developing countries will just not happen. Most governments in developing countries will not be able to afford laptops for every single child. This just seems like another designers quest to give everyone in the world the same opportunities, which is fine, but in reality, what is more important, fresh water or a free laptop?