developing nations
WEEE takes council computers to Africa
News Louise Richards, CEO of Computer Aid International, said the support of donors such as Brent Council is vital in fulfilling the United Nations millennium development goals to reach marginalised groups and reduce poverty. [21 Apr 2008]
Expanding Trade: A Powerful Weapon Against Terrorism
White Paper Less developed countries must be encouraged and helped to produce goods and services, and those goods and services must be allowed to enter the world's economy through trade with other nations. Defending the Homeland will involve more than beefing... [10 Apr 2008]
Building Blocks of e-government: Lessons From Developing Countries
White Paper E-government is about changing how governments work, share information, and deliver services to external and internal clients. It harnesses information and communications technology to transform relationships with citizens and businesses, and... [10 Apr 2008]
Implications of Open Courseware on Developing Countries
White Paper Recent years have witnessed a remarkable, if not breath-taking, revolution in the area of Information and Communications Technologies (ICT), particularly in the utilization of the Internet for transporting and sharing information worldwide. [10 Apr 2008]
Decentralization and the Challenge of Hard Budget Constraints
White Paper In many developing and transition economies that are rapidly decentralizing, hard budget constraints may require rules that restrain local borrowing in the short term. Central regulations need not undermine market discipline. [10 Apr 2008]
Assessing Country Readiness for Results-Based Monitoring and Evaluation Systems
White Paper Results-based monitoring and evaluation systems can facilitate public sector reform in developing countries. Countries across the globe are facing pressures to reform their public sectors. An effective, efficient public sector is vital to... [10 Apr 2008]
Intel's Classmate registering in Europe and US
News Intel designed the PC for use in schools in developing nations. OLPC had a promotion where consumers in the US paid $400, which bought one XO for them and one for a school child in the developing world. [20 Mar 2008]
OLPC's Negroponte hits out at Intel
News He added that Intel "disparaged" the laptop in the developing nations which had partnered with OLPC - or were in the process of becoming involved - and that the company's heart was never in the project. [07 Jan 2008]
The rise of the 'Brics'
Comment This century really will be an era in which formerly developing nations become wealthy and dominant - and if you go back in history far enough then people such as the Chinese might argue they are just returning to their rightful place at the top... [18 Dec 2007]
Enhanced Partnerships for Global Humanitarian Relief and Diplomacy
White Paper To significantly improve the delivery of humanitarian aid following a disaster, IBM advocates a public and private global partnership that has the support of the United Nations, major corporations, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs). [12 Dec 2007]
Peter Cochrane's Blog: Net education
Comment In complete contrast, the developing nations recognise the importance of these key subjects and continue to grow in strength as they strive to improve their economies. Whatever the mechanisms and causes for this decline in key abilities, a... [06 Dec 2007]
$100 laptop production gets underway
News This means children in developing nations could have the open source laptops this month. Following a number of delays, the One Laptop per Child Foundation's (OLPC) much-awaited XO laptop for children in developing countries has finally gone into... [07 Nov 2007]
Peter Cochrane's Blog: Animated statistics
Comment About five years ago I came across a group of very frustrated social scientists and health specialists bent on trying to explain mega-trends in global health and wealth across nations by the year. Well, I am pleased to say they have made some... [12 Oct 2007]
Brampton Factor: Bringing tech to the developing world
Comment Some have sourly commented that providing computers to poorer nations is a poor substitute for food, water and basic education. While it is true there are immense problems looming for provision of the most basic requirements, that seems... [17 Jul 2007]
Intel signs up to $100 laptop
News The OLPC's mission is to put laptop computers in the hands of children around the world, in the hope that access to technology will help improve the education of millions growing up in developing nations. [16 Jul 2007]
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