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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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
Keywords: Information Technology, health, Doctors, development

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Zimbabwe: Irony of Rich Farmers Without Cash

All Africa - Fri, 05/16/2008 - 13:16
ZIMBABWE'S tobacco farmers are having cash problems. They have so much money in their pockets, but cannot buy what they need because it is in the form of cheques.

Ghana: Fisheries Act Forbids Foreign Vessels From Fishing

All Africa - Fri, 05/16/2008 - 12:22
The Ministry of Fisheries has denied allegations by a group, called the Joint Action Against Pair Trawling (JAAPT) that foreign vessels have invaded Ghana's fishing industry and all vessels plying the coastal areas of the country are engaged in pair trawling activities. It says the allegations are simply untrue.

Surplus Rice in Japan 'Could End Rice Crisis'

OneWorld Daily Headlines - Fri, 05/16/2008 - 19:44
Selling excess rice held in Japan and imported from the United States would incite a rapid drop in the global price of rice but requires immediate action from Tokyo and Washington, write former editor of The Rice Trader, Tom Slayton, and policy analyst, Peter Timmer.

Half in Ten

OneWorld Daily Headlines - Fri, 05/16/2008 - 19:44
Four prominent American social justice groups are launching a campaign to halve poverty in the United States in 10 years.

Myanmar Farmers May Miss Harvest

New York Times - Thu, 05/15/2008 - 21:34
The timing of Cyclone Nargis, which disrupted farmers as they were preparing to plant, could not have been worse.

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