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A mobile phone Wikipedia to be free on mobiles in Africa, Middle East

Access to the online encyclopaedia Wikipedia will be free from mobile phones for Orange customers in Africa and the Middle East.

13 February 2012 | EN

Farmers with mobile phones Software apps for African farmers win prizes

Software applications, or apps, that help solve East African farmers' climate problems have received cash prizes in the Apps4Africa competition.

8 February 2012 | EN

Features

Men with a solar panel in Tanzania The solar researchers aiming to light up Africa

Can a new network of African energy researchers lead the way on solar power for the continent? Christine Ottery finds out.

2 February 2012 | EN

Carel IJsselmuiden Moving beyond aid to set the global health agenda

An international meeting aims to shake up donor−recipient relations in a quest for more enduring health gains, reports Beverly Petersen Stearns.

12 January 2012 | EN | FR


Editorial

Earth from space How not to move forward on achieving sustainability

A new intergovernmental panel would not be the best way of tackling the multifaceted challenges of sustainable development.

10 February 2012 | EN | ES | 中文

Opinions

Pacific islands to map coastal hazards Support community mapping for climate adaptation

Improving access to information technology can help communities assess their own vulnerability and boost local planning, says John Waugh.

8 February 2012 | EN | ES

Research needed to tackle neglected disease uncertainties

The revised malaria death toll suggests a need for research into uncertainties in controlling neglected tropical diseases, says Mark Booth.

7 February 2012 | EN
Source: New Statesman


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