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New Frontline in AIDS Awareness

Posted on August 21, 2007
Previously filed under: Africa, Success Stories
In Benin, young people are using innovative aproaches to increase HIV awareness.
Keywords: HIV/AIDS, awareness, internet, communication, Africa, prevention, disease

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Information and Communication Technologies for Development

Posted on February 23, 2007
Previously filed under: Technology
Diego Rumiany discusses the multidimensional benefit of mobile technology in the developing world.
Keywords: communication, Mobile Technology, Developing World, Mobile Phones, technology

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Reducing the Global Digital Divide in Sub-Saharan Africa

Posted on January 8, 2007
Previously filed under: Africa, Technology
Diego Rumiany of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs discusses possible policy actions to bridge the Global Digital Divide.
Keywords: technology, internet, communication, development, digital divide

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Communication is Key to Development, Say Experts

Posted on November 27, 2006
Previously filed under: Africa, Technology
The Rome Consensus was formulated at the first World Congress on Communication for Development and outlines the need to enhance communication services in developing regions.
Keywords: developing, technology, developing countries, communication, Rome Consensus

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Surplus Rice in Japan 'Could End Rice Crisis'

OneWorld Daily Headlines - Thu, 05/15/2008 - 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 - Thu, 05/15/2008 - 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 - 20:37
The timing of Cyclone Nargis, which disrupted farmers as they were preparing to plant, could not have been worse.

In Departure, China Invites Outside Help

New York Times - Thu, 05/15/2008 - 20:41
As its earthquake death toll rose, China sought experts and equipment from Japan and Taiwan, neighbors it has long shunned.

The Caucus: Edwards to Endorse Obama

New York Times - Wed, 05/14/2008 - 15:38
The Obama campaign is hoping that John Edwards’s endorsement will be taken as the start of a coalescence around Mr. Obama as the nominee.

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