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8 Technology Lessons of Hurricane Sandy
The aftermath Hurricane Sandy saw massive response efforts including an unprecedented deployment of volunteers and communications tools. Continue reading
Review: The New Digital Age: Reshaping the Future of People, Nations and Business
Into an air of great anticipation, Eric Schmidt and Jared Cohen have published The New Digital Age. Continue reading
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Tagged Eric Schmidt, Internet, Jared Cohen, Technology, The New Digital Age
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Technology, broadband and education: advancing the Education for All agenda
This is the first report of the Broadband Commission Working Group on Education, whose mission is to further Education for All goals Continue reading
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Tagged Broadband, education, ICT, Technology, UNESCU
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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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Tagged Cooperation, Human development, Innovation, Social integration, Technology
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New high-speed internet connects African research to world
An African-led high-speed internet network has been launched to connect academics and researchers throughout Southern and East Africa to peers across the two regions and in Europe. Continue reading
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Tagged Africa, ICT4D, Internet, network, Technology
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The Top 6 Technology Challenges in International Development
Most of the shiny, flashy new technology is not designed for the developing world we care about. Continue reading
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Tagged Africa, ICT4D, International development, Nairobi, Technology
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New innovation case on THINK!: IDIN – International Development Innovation Network
IDIN is a consortium of universities around the world to establish and nurture a global network of local innovators using technology to address issues facing people living in poverty. Continue reading
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Tagged Consortium, ICT4D, network, poverty, Technology, University
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”Mobile is a Survival Device in Africa”
Questions for ICT professor Henk Sol. He believes that the future of technology in Africa is all mobile and community driven. ”Forget about all those e-buzzwords and m-buzzwords.” Continue reading
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Tagged Africa, community, Henk Sol, ICT4D, mobile, Technology
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A decade of ICT4D: two academic perspectives
Two recent papers provide insights into the trends and changing field of ICT4D: ”The Changing Field of ICTD” and “ICTD Interventions: Trends over the Last Decade” Continue reading
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Tagged Changing Field, ICT4D, Technology, trends of development
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5 Ways The iPhone 5 Will Affect eLearning
Since the first iPhone came out in 2007, Apple releases have been characterized by camp outs, long lines, and controversial ads by competitors. The recent release of the iPhone 5 is no different. Continue reading
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Tagged Apple, developer, education, eLearning, guest, iPhone 5, responsive, Technology
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