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'Desalination: Using Advanced Technologies for the World’s Freshwater Supply'
DG | Knowledge Economy 08 07 2008
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Journey to Forever: Appropriate Technology
DG | Knowledge Economy 08 07 2008
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Nine Companies Show Interest in New Wireless Licence in Romania
Information Policy | web log 08 07 2008 ANRCTI, the Romanian regulator, has said on its website that nine companies have shown an interest in the tender of a new wireless licence for the bands 410-415/420-425 MHz by buying the specifying documents. The companies in question are Postelecom...
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Broadband Development and Growth in OECD Countries
Information Policy | web log 08 07 2008 This volume examines broadband developments and policies, and highlights challenges such as connecting users to fibre-based networks or coverage of rural areas. It also outlines emerging issues that may need policy attention as we move to next-generation networks. The findings...
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Chinese bloggers evade great firewall
Information Policy | web log 08 07 2008 Bloggers in China are using backward-written text as a means of evading censors while reporting on a riot that took place last weekend. http://www.vnunet.com/computing/news/2220643/chinese-bloggers-evade-great
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Viacom vs. YouTube: Beyond Privacy
Information Policy | web log 08 07 2008 As Viacom is granted access to YouTube user records, a bigger threat to user-generated sites emerges: The law is increasingly siding with rights owners http://businessweek.com/technology/content/jul2008/tc2008073_435740.htm
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Net a key productivity driver: OECD
Information Policy | web log 08 07 2008 Karen Dearne POLICIES affecting the internet can no longer be seen as narrow sectoral telecommunications issues, according to OECD secretary general Angel Gurria. "The internet has become a fundamental economic infrastructure, and policies affecting it are now mainstream economics," he...
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ICANN, IANA Websites Hacked
Information Policy | web log 08 07 2008 The ICANN and IANA websites suffered hackers, with a Turkish group called "NetDevilz" claiming responsibility for the attack. The hack meant internet users were temporarily redirected from both sites last Thursday. http://technewsreview.com.au/article.php?article=5339
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Olympic Games 2008: Biggest media centre opens
Information Policy | web log 08 07 2008 Beijing Olympic organisers opened to journalists Sunday the Games media centre, the biggest in the history of the sporting movement, officials said. The Main Press Centre, near the Olympic Stadium, will be formally inaugurated by Liu Qi, head of the...
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African Women in Agricultural Research & Development (AWARD)
iConnect online | News 07 07 2008 Round One Fellowship Announcement: Application Deadline: July 18 2008
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Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation: Access to Learning Award (ATLA) 2009
iConnect online | News 07 07 2008 The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation’s annual Access to Learning Award is inviting applications. The Award recognizes the innovative efforts of public libraries and similar institutions outside the United States to connect people to information and opportunities through free access to computers and the Internet. The award is given by Global Libraries, a special initiative of the foundation’s Global Development Program.
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Mobile Cell Phones and Poverty Reduction: Technology Spending Patterns and Poverty Level Change among Households in Uganda
iConnect online | News 07 07 2008 This case study, by Ms Kathleen Diga from IDRC, examines the spending behaviour of households with mobile phones in rural Uganda and whether such strategies such as substitutions have affected the well-being of these community members.
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Evaluation of the Introduction of PDAs for Malaria Control in Maputo Province, Mozambique
iConnect online | News 07 07 2008 This evaluation study, written by Eng. Jamo Macanze, has as its objective to conduct a comparative study about theefficiency and efficacy of the data collection, sending and analyse between the manual process (based on the use of paper) and the automated (based on the use of PDAs). The same study will analyse the factor linked to the quality of the data, adequacy and data collection and transmission costs.
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Wireless Networking for Communities, Citizens and the Public Interest
iConnect online | News 07 07 2008 New wireless networking breakthroughs have inspired communities to build their own communications infrastructures and have spurred the development of innovative applications and services. Wireless networking for communities, citizens and the public interest has leveraged inexpensive and flexible technologies and provided broadband access as well as community media applications. Community wireless networks have mobilized groups of citizens, local governments, non-profit organizations, and development agencies to collaborate in creating locally-appropriate communications tools.
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Taxation and the growth of mobile services in sub-Saharan Africa
iConnect online | News 07 07 2008 The GSMA commissioned Frontier Economics to conduct a study into the impact of mobile industry taxation as consumers across sub-Saharan Africa face some of the highest mobile-specific taxes world-wide. This report builds on a 2007 GSMA report that examined the impact of air time taxes in East Africa1 and extends the analysis from air time taxes to those levied on handsets and equipment across the sub continent.
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The Growth Report: Strategies for Sustained Growth and Inclusive Development
iConnect online | News 07 07 2008 The Commission on Growth and Development released its final report,The Growth Report: Strategies for Sustained Growth and Inclusive Development,which looks at how developing countries can achieve fast sustained and equitable growth.
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How to cost and fund ICT
iConnect online | News 07 07 2008 Making effective use of information and communications technology (ICT) is one of the highest priorities for voluntary and community organisations (VCOs). Applied strategically and appropriately, ICT can enable organisations to increase the impact of their programmes and the efficiency of administrative operations.
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The Case for “Open Access” Communications Infrastructure in Africa: The SAT-3/WASC cable
iConnect online | News 07 07 2008 This study examining the impact the SAT-3 fibre optic submarine cable has had on telecommunications in four African countries has found that the potential of the cable has not been properly exploited. Instead, ownership of the cable by telecoms incumbents in the countries researched has reinforced their market positions.
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Ghana loses number one spot in internet connectivity
iConnect online | News 07 07 2008 Ghana has lost its number one position in internet connectivity in the sub-region. A research report commissioned by the Ghana Internet Service Providers Association (GISPA), with support from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) dubbed ‘Communication Policy and Research/Advocacy Report’ has placed Ghana at the third position.
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New issue of Information Technology in Developing Countries
iConnect online | News 07 07 2008 The current issue of Information Technology in Developing Countries includes articles that discuss private-public partnerships, Web2.0 and innovative telecentre initiatives, a book review, a call for papers for a special issue of the Journal of Information, Communication and Ethics in Society (JICES) on 'ICTs and Social Inclusion', and announcements of forthcoming conferences.
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Pod-ready: Podcasting for the developing world
iConnect online | News 07 07 2008 Podcasts are taking off as a way that anyone, anywhere, can get their voice heard on the Internet. With access to information and communication technology (ICTs) in developing countries growing day by day, and recognition from decision makers that ICTs are a key component in development, podcasting could play a role in the new communication order. But in areas that don't have electricity, never mind the Internet, how can podcasting and other forms of audio communication succeed?
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BG: Bulgaria launches half a dozen eGov projects
Information Policy | web log 06 07 2008 The body charged with managing administrative reform and capacity building in Bulgaria has announced six new eGovernment-related projects. Bulgaria’s Operational Programme Administrative Capacity (OPAC) is widely recognised as efficient in its utilisation of EU funds. At its third official meeting,...
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EU Telecoms Regulators Back Cap on SMS Roaming Prices
Information Policy | web log 06 07 2008 European Union (EU) telecoms watchdogs have called for a cap on SMS roaming prices, lending weight to EU plans to clampdown on those charges later this month. Reuters reports that the European Regulators’ Group (ERG), the umbrella body for the...
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ICANN backs custom domains, gives brand-owners nightmares
Information Policy | web log 06 07 2008 The managing body for the internet's domain name system will massively increase the 'real estate' of the internet, letting brands and generic words become top-level domains. A legal expert said that the plans will make brand protection a nightmare. The...
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AT: eGovernment aims
Information Policy | web log 06 07 2008 Austria has taken the lead in eGovernment, but still needs to boost its use in some fields, the country’s vice-chancellor says. Austria is leading Europe in the use of eGovernment techniques within the public administration, Vice-Chancellor Wilhelm Molterer told the...
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