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Panama's president, Martín Torrijos, has signed a law to increase access to information and communication technology (ICT) in the country.

Chinese scientists are recycling e-waste into a strong material for multiple uses such as park benches and fences.

Around 1,500 Andean women are benefiting from a programme teaching computer skills in their native quechua language.

A survey reveals that information and communications technology (ICT), including internet and telephone usage, is increasing in the Dominican Republic.

Indonesians are benefiting from a Taiwanese e-learning scheme that aims to tackle the digital divide in the developing world.

Africa still relies largely on satellites for Internet access, with delays to cable projects across the continent reported.

Access to the Internet in Jamaica has increased by 52 per cent over the past eight years, a study has found.

Paraguay has called for a reduction in the cost of Internet and telephone access, to turn the country into an innovative force within the region.

Paraguayan scientists will have increased access to important online science databases, thanks to an agreement signed last week.

New software will enable high school students in Chile to work with molecular biology and biotech tools and processes.

An agreement signed between Colombia and the OLPC Foundation will provide 65,000 schoolchildren with laptops.

When it comes to e-learning it's not the hardware you use, but the way that you use it that counts, a new survey suggests.

Colombia has launched a US$858 million National IT Plan for 2008–2010, aiming to improve social inclusion and competitiveness.

Financial arrangements are almost in place for a new African super-cable — bringing cheaper broadband access closer to reality.

Development projects that incorporate innovative use of ICTs have been honoured in the Stockholm Challenge Awards in Sweden.

The African Union and Microsoft have signed an agreement to advance the development of ICTs in the region.

The One Laptop per Child (OLPC) initiative has launched a new version of their XO laptop, which will host Windows and use less power.

An agreement signed in Bolivia guarantees free access to virtual libraries to support research for the next three years.

Scientists have created a system that transfers medical images via mobile phones, enabling more economical imaging technology.

Global computer giant Intel has teamed up with an Arab foundation to train two million teachers in interactive learning in 16 countries.