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Brave New World: Gulf Seeks Bold Science Initiatives

Posted on March 11, 2008
Previously filed under: Europe and Middle East, Technology
The Gulf States are investing in radical initiatives to strengthen science, but results are not guaranteed.
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Keywords: Middle East, Saudi Arabia, technology, education

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Countries Must Cross the Digital Divide

Posted on February 12, 2008
Previously filed under: Technology
Despite the digital divide, technology continues to play a vital role in helping countries develop.
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Keywords: technology, digital divide, computers

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A "Desert Refrigerator" Improves Lives in Nigeria

Posted on January 16, 2008
Previously filed under: Africa, Technology
Rolex Award winner Mohammad Bah Abba's Pot-in-Pot cooling system is helping subsistence farmers in northern Nigeria by reducing food spoilage and thus increasing their income
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Keywords: Mohammed Bah Abba, pot-in-pot, design for the other 90%, Nigeria, technology,

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Harnessing Design and Innovation to Fight Poverty

Posted on January 16, 2008
Previously filed under: Technology
A new trend in employing innovative technology and design to improve the lives of the world's poor is gaining much attention—but it's not without its critics.
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Keywords: technology, innovation, design, poverty

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Biogas Technology Beginning to Make its Mark

Posted on December 21, 2007
Previously filed under: Asia, Technology
Poor countries like Nepal can help combat global warming through the use of biogas systems.
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Keywords: biogas, nepal, carbon emissions, environment

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Uruguay Places First Order for 'One Laptop per Child'

Posted on November 9, 2007
Previously filed under: Technology
The 'One Laptop per Child' organization received its first order for the 'XO'; 100,000 laptops purchased by Uruguay.
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Keywords: One Laptop per Child, Uruguay, Peru, XO, Negroponte

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France Top at Technology Aid to Poor Countries

Posted on October 17, 2007
Countries: France
Previously filed under: Technology
The Center for Global Development compared 21 industrialized nations on their support of the developing world in the area of technology.
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Keywords: technology transfer, licensing, japan, innovations

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Finding Cures for Tropical Diseases

Posted on September 11, 2007
Previously filed under: North America, Technology
Can open source technology bring new pharmaceutical solutions to disease in developing countries?
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Keywords: tropical disease, pharmaceutical research, open source, health care

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China Hits Top Three in Patent Applications

Posted on September 4, 2007
Topics: Technology and the Internet
Countries: China
Previously filed under: Asia, Technology
China is becoming a world leader in patent applications, but this is only half the equation for success in innovation.
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Keywords: patent

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The Case for Open Source Software

Posted on August 13, 2007
Previously filed under: Asia, Technology
Software and other information and communication technologies are becoming increasingly crucial to social and economic development.
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Keywords: Open Source Software, software, computers, Information Technologies

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Flood Forecasting System Could Help Bangladesh

Posted on August 8, 2007
Previously filed under: Technology
A new forecasting system has the potential to help thousands of people in Bangladesh prepare for Monsoon Season.
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Keywords: Floods, Bangladesh

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The Blogger's Democratic Revolution

Posted on August 6, 2007
Previously filed under: Asia, Technology
In the last decade, the blog has changed the face of international popular culture and politics.
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Keywords: Blog, internet, restrictions, weblog, free speech

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Data on Past Disasters Forecast Cyclical Trends

Posted on July 26, 2007
Previously filed under: Asia, Technology
The Sri Lankan government is working on tracking disasters to help reduce the effects of future events.
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Keywords: technology, Sri Lanka, natural disasters, database

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Microsoft Supports Global Access to Technology

Posted on July 24, 2007
Previously filed under: Technology
Microsoft supports online research efforts for developing world scientists in line with the United Nation's Millenium Development Goals.
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Keywords: technology transfer, Microsoft, Developing World, poverty

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Digital Doctors

Posted on June 25, 2007
Countries: Ethiopia
Previously filed under: Africa, Technology
Information technology could potentially change the face of medicine in Ethiopia. But will ‘telemedicine' help more than a lucky few?
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Keywords: Information Technology, health, Doctors, development

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For India’s Newly Rich Farmers, Limos Won’t Do

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Land acquisition for expanding cities and industry has created pockets of instant wealth, creating a new economic caste in India: nouveau riche farmers.

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All Africa - Thu, 03/18/2010 - 12:45
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