Science and Development Network
News, views and information about science, technology and the developing world
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The North-South gap in access to, and the capability to use, modern information technology — often referred to as the 'digital divide' — can be a major barrier to the development of low-income countries.
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Opinions and Analysis
Free laptops alone cannot improve education in Pakistan
Handing out free laptops to schoolchildren is not enough to improve education in Pakistan, says Pervez Hoodbhoy.
18 May 2012
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Source: Express Tribune
Engage with Wikipedia to share scientific knowledge
The online encyclopaedia can fill a resource gap for students, policymakers and the public, say Samuel A. Assefa and Alex Bateman.
Policy Briefs
Improving access to ICTs for development
Learning from experience can help Zambia build on past successes in using ICTs and reach those most in need.
7 October 2011
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Source: Panos London
Improving livelihoods with ICTs
ICT projects can be strategic tools for development if they consider social contexts and are tailored to community needs.
News and Features
Egypt activates high speed data link for researchers
High speed Internet has been introduced in Egyptian universities, but many researchers are still unaware of how to best make use of it.
24 May 2012
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Research coalition to boost Internet access in rural Africa
A scheme to improve rural Zambia's communication infrastructure is just one project on the Global Research Alliance's agenda.
16 May 2012
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