share Finding Cures for Tropical Diseases Can open source technology bring new pharmaceutical solutions to disease in developing countries?Tags: health caretropical diseasepharmaceutical researchopen sourceRegions: North AmericaCategories: Technology Read more »
share China Hits Top Three in Patent Applications China is becoming a world leader in patent applications, but this is only half the equation for success in innovation. Categories: TechnologyTopics: Technology and the InternetTags: patentRegions: AsiaCountries: China Read more »
share The Case for Open Source Software Software and other information and communication technologies are becoming increasingly crucial to social and economic development. Tags: computerssoftwareOpen Source SoftwareInformation TechnologiesRegions: AsiaCategories: Technology Read more »
share Flood Forecasting System Could Help Bangladesh A new forecasting system has the potential to help thousands of people in Bangladesh prepare for Monsoon Season.Tags: FloodsBangladeshCategories: Technology Read more »
share The Blogger's Democratic Revolution In the last decade, the blog has changed the face of international popular culture and politics. Tags: internetfree speechBlogrestrictionsweblogRegions: AsiaCategories: Technology Read more »
share Data on Past Disasters Forecast Cyclical Trends The Sri Lankan government is working on tracking disasters to help reduce the effects of future events.Tags: technologySri Lankanatural disastersdatabaseRegions: AsiaCategories: Technology Read more »
share Microsoft Supports Global Access to Technology Microsoft supports online research efforts for developing world scientists in line with the United Nation's Millenium Development Goals.Tags: povertyDeveloping Worldtechnology transferMicrosoftCategories: Technology Read more »
share Digital Doctors Information technology could potentially change the face of medicine in Ethiopia. But will ‘telemedicine' help more than a lucky few? Categories: TechnologyRegions: AfricaTags: developmenthealthInformation TechnologyDoctorsCountries: Ethiopia Read more »
share Knowledge for Natural Resources China and Africa are forging links using Africa's resources, but is it an even deal? Categories: TechnologyRegions: AsiaTags: Africanatural resourcesCountries: China Read more »
share Reforming Universities is Key to Technology Transfer Developing countries must build world-class universities to be serious players in the knowledge-based global economy.Tags: developing countrieseducationtechnologyUniversityCategories: Technology Read more »
share Cultivating Energy Jean-Michel Severino, a former World Bank Vice President, argues that humanity can no longer afford to ignore the looming global energy crisis. Categories: TechnologyRegions: North AmericaTags: foodpovertybiofuelhungerUSenergy alternativesbiomassfuelCountries: Brazil Read more »
share The Battle of the Blog The jailing of Egyptian blogger Kareem Amer has opened discussions on the ability of governments to censor speech on the internetTags: technologyBloggersfree speechinternet rightsKareem AmerCategories: Technology Read more »
share While You're at It, Why Not Generate a Little Electricity Experiments harvesting the energy of Hong Kong gym rats and lighting up dance floors have yeilded some interesting results.Tags: alternative energyenergy sourcessustainable energyhuman-derived energyCategories: Technology Read more »
share The New Math of Alternative Energy Does going green finally make economic sense?Tags: alternative energyethanolbiomassbiofuelsgeothermalsolarRegions: North AmericaCategories: Technology Read more »
share Digital Mapping Shows The Way Forward Today's maps are sophisticated tools, helping developing countries track everything from drought to disease.Tags: technologydiseasemapsgeographyemergencymappingCategories: Technology Read more »