Mobile Technology

Kenyan dairy farmers using iCow saw an increase in profits and milk production. Photo: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/gatesfoundation/6775839248/">Gates Foundation (flickr)</a>

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In Kenya, a mobile dairy app drives profits skyward

A relatively new mobile app has helped dairy farmers in Kenya increase their profits by 42 percent.

Mobile phones are one of the ways ADB says will increase microfinance availability among the poor. Photo: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/cimmyt/8048414699/">CIMMYT (flickr)</a>.

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Financial Inclusion

MFIs should offer more than just microfinance, study finds

Despite the surging popularity of microfinance in the last several decades, access among the poor in Asia and the Pacific remains low. A new report says technology and livelihood programs will put it in the hands of more people.

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Mobile phones: A jaw-dropping decade of success (INFOGRAPHIC)

The mobile revolution has taken over the world: 75 percent of the population now has access to phones. The applications are seemingly endless, from health care to agriculture. Check out the World Bank’s new infographic to see mobile phones' progress—click on either image to enlarge.

Students in South Africa learn how to use smartphones. Photo: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22774534@N00/4308190927/in/photostream/">DI GameWorks (flickr)</a>

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Africa's Anticipated Mobile Internet Revolution

The internet revolution in Africa will not be televised, but it will most likely be tweeted from a mobile device.

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Iraqis Flock to Cell Phones

What is the most significant change to life in Iraq since the invasion?

A new mobile technology is helping battle HIV in Biwindi, Uganda where most people walked days through the tough terrain to get medical care. Photo: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/youngrobv/2282046318/">youngrobv (Rob & Ale)</a>

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Uganda's New Mobile Technology

Could you imagine having to walk a full day to get medical care, and then wait weeks to learn your test results?

Photo: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/whiteafrican/2735720397/in/set-72157606559671618/">whiteafrican (flickr)</a>

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South Africa's New Weapon against HIV

Each day, one million South Africans get a text message that reads something like this:

Frequently sick, tired, losing weight and scared that you might be HIV positive? Please call AIDS Helpline 0800012322.

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Information and Communication Technologies for Development

Diego Rumiany discusses the multidimensional benefit of mobile technology in the developing world.

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