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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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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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Global Computer Grid Links Far-Flung African Scientists

Posted on December 4, 2006
Previously filed under: Africa, Technology
African scientists will be able to communicate with fellow overseas scientists through a new 'grid computing' project launched this November.
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The Other Divide - Burning Laptops vs. Wiring the World

Posted on August 22, 2003
Previously filed under: Europe and Middle East, Technology
A new global task force with an ambitious mission to eliminate the "digital divide" is offering high-tech answers to the world's woes.
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Simputer - Computers for the Poor or an Idealistic Dream?

Posted on August 20, 2003
Previously filed under: Asia, Technology
The Simputer — a cheap, pocket-sized computing device for rural populations in India — has been hailed as a breakthrough in bringing the world of computing to the poor.
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As Africa's consumers rise, so does inequality

Yale Global Online - Fri, 02/03/2012 - 10:17
Kenya struggles to spread the wealth from rapid growth.

U.N. says famine in Somalia over, but risks remain

New York Times - Fri, 02/03/2012 - 22:56
A bumper harvest and a surge in emergency food aid have ended a famine in Somalia that killed tens of thousands of people, the United Nations said on Friday.

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International Herald Tribune - Fri, 02/03/2012 - 23:27
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Fast Company's Co.Exist - Fri, 02/03/2012 - 07:00
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Brazil deepens strategic cooperation with Cuba

Inter Press Service - development - Mon, 02/06/2012 - 12:11
Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff's visit to Cuba served to further strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries, leverage the South American giant's investments in the Caribbean island, and deepen political ties.
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