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2013 Human Development Report

Human Development Report 2013

The report examines the profound shift in global dynamics driven by the fast-rising new powers of the developing world and its long-term implications for human development. Continue reading

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Innovating for More Affordable Healthcare in India

Emerging innovations in the delivery of health care, particularly in developing countries, offer insights on how to tackle its rising cost Continue reading

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Wireless Technology for Social Change: Trends in Mobile Use by NGOs

The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) acknowledge the centrality of health in reducing poverty and increasing human development Continue reading

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New innovation case on THINK!: Aboriginal eMentoring

Aboriginal BC (eMentoring) aims to develop and implement an online mentorship program for Aboriginal youth to support their successful transition into post-secondary health sciences programs Continue reading

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Focus on Citizens: Public Engagement with Online and Face-to-Face Participation

The objective of this paper is to focus on how an integrated system based on ICT and F2F communication can increase participation in order to have a positive effect on quality of life Continue reading

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15 Education Technologies To Check Out in 2013

The following list showcases some of the emerging new technologies, software, and platforms available Continue reading

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PIN Hosts TENT Gathering To Jumpstart ICT Innovation In Nigerian Universities

Paradigm Initiative Nigeria will, from December 10 through 12, 2012, host the first edition of its annual TENT Gathering, where 500 students with keen interest in ICT solutions… Continue reading

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Hackers use technology to fight corruption

Hackers, programmers, designers and anti-corruption experts and activists came together last weekend in different cities around the world to develop new ICT tools that can help citizens monitor government and report corruption. Continue reading

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Roberto Masiero on Indian Express: Wastes a Major Source of Energy

An industry revolving around the recycling of wastes can be developed and an innovative example for other places can be set, says Italian Roberto Masiero Continue reading

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African Innovator Magazine Launched To Tell The Story Of Africa’s Technology Rise

The publishers of IT News Africa have launched African Innovator Magazine (AIM), a quarterly magazine dedicated to the coverage of ICT and its impact on Africa. Continue reading

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