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Jamaica: massive boost in Internet access

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

16 July 2008 | ES

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South Asia News in brief: 27 June–10 July 2008

Vitamin A saves babies, satellites help in Myanmar relief, Sri Lanka 'greenest in South Asia', and more.

10 July 2008 | EN

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Sub-Saharan Africa news in brief: 19 June–3 July

Kenya and Nigeria prepare cassava crop trials, DRC to benefit first from US$5 billion hydro project, yaws disease still a threat, and more.

3 July 2008 | EN

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Paraguay calls for 'liberalisation' of Internet access

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.

2 July 2008 | ES

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Paraguay broadens access to science

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

1 July 2008 | ES

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Software provides 'virtual lab' for students

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

1 July 2008 | ES

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Sub-Saharan Africa news in brief: 5–18 June

Governments told to invest in power transmission, toothpaste a 'neglected preventative medicine', HIV-2 rates stabilise in Guinea-Bissau, and more.

19 June 2008 | EN

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Paraguay 'lagging on Internet usage'

A Paraguayan study shows that just 4 per cent of people in the country are Internet users, the lowest figure in South America.

18 June 2008 | ES

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65,000 computers for Colombian schoolchildren

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

11 June 2008 | ES

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African e-learning 'needs human capacity building'

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.

5 June 2008 | EN

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Colombian IT plan seeks social inclusion

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

5 June 2008 | ES

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Finances 'almost there' for west African super-cable

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

Source: Engineering News

3 June 2008 | EN

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ICT for development projects honoured in Swedish awards

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

29 May 2008 | EN | 中文

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South Asia News in brief: 16–29 May 2008

Bangladesh confirms its first human bird flu case, mapping estimates the numbers affected by the Myanmar cyclone, and more.

29 May 2008 | EN

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AU teams up with Microsoft to advance ICT

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

28 May 2008 | EN

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OLPC debuts 'new and improved' XO laptop

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

23 May 2008 | EN | 中文

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Bolivians granted free access to virtual libraries

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

Source: Agencia Boliviana de Noticias

19 May 2008 | ES

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India looks to nanotechnology to boost agriculture

A recent report recommends investing in nanotechnology R&D to boost Indian agricultural productivity.

16 May 2008 | EN

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Researchers devise 'mobile' medical imaging system

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

16 May 2008 | EN | 中文

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Sub-Saharan Africa news in brief: 23 April–8 May 2008

Scientists sterilise malaria-carrying mosquitoes, farmers get their hands on brand new rice varieties, roll out of HIV drugs is urged, and more.

8 May 2008 | EN