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Brave New World: Gulf Seeks Bold Science Initiatives

Posted on March 11, 2008
Previously filed under: Europe and Middle East, Technology
The Gulf States are investing in radical initiatives to strengthen science, but results are not guaranteed.
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Keywords: Middle East, Saudi Arabia, technology, education

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Countries Must Cross the Digital Divide

Posted on February 12, 2008
Previously filed under: Technology
Despite the digital divide, technology continues to play a vital role in helping countries develop.
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Keywords: technology, digital divide, computers

Technology and Human Rights

Posted on February 6, 2008 by Anonymous
Topics: Culture, Technology and the Internet
Countries: Serbia

Today's Christian Science Monitor takes a look at the important role statistics play in prosecuting human rights abuses.

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Keywords: technology, Serbia, human rights

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Can Crops be Climate-Proofed?

Posted on January 29, 2008
Previously filed under: South America, Agriculture
Climate change threatens food crops across the world. Now scientists are re-focusing their efforts on crop resilience, rather than yields.
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Keywords: climate change, technology, rice, food security, environment

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A "Desert Refrigerator" Improves Lives in Nigeria

Posted on January 16, 2008
Previously filed under: Africa, Technology
Rolex Award winner Mohammad Bah Abba's Pot-in-Pot cooling system is helping subsistence farmers in northern Nigeria by reducing food spoilage and thus increasing their income
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Keywords: Mohammed Bah Abba, pot-in-pot, design for the other 90%, Nigeria, technology,

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Harnessing Design and Innovation to Fight Poverty

Posted on January 16, 2008
Previously filed under: Technology
A new trend in employing innovative technology and design to improve the lives of the world's poor is gaining much attention—but it's not without its critics.
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Keywords: technology, innovation, design, poverty

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Assisting Haitian Communities

Posted on December 20, 2007
Topics: Agriculture
Countries: Haiti
Previously filed under: North America, Interviews
David McNamee, Assistant Professor of International Business in Portland, United States hopes to bring his skills and experience to farmers in a small Haitian community.
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Keywords: technology, farmers, coffee

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Cosmopolitan Masala - Enriching Diversity

Posted on December 19, 2007
Previously filed under: South America, Culture and Society
Technological innovation and economic advances today require work done by groups of people who share different viewpoints, working together to create new ideas.
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Keywords: immigration, culture, diversity, technology

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Let Them Eat Laptops

Posted on December 12, 2007
Previously filed under: Opinions and Editorials
The investment that countries will make in the 100 USD laptop program could draw away millions of dollars from governments with very limited resources.
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Keywords: One Laptop per Child, technology, 100 dollar laptop, Intel, Nigeria

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Internet Use Linked to HIV Awareness

Posted on December 12, 2007
Previously filed under: Africa, Health
Data from a study in Uganda suggests that the internet is an important tool for increasing HIV awareness.
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Keywords: HIV/AIDS, internet, technology, awareness, Uganda

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Organic Cosmetics Break Out

Posted on August 3, 2007
Previously filed under: Asia, Culture and Society
Organic beauty products are increasing in popularity, but are they really as natural as they claim?
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Keywords: organic cosmetics, skincare, fair trade, technology

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Data on Past Disasters Forecast Cyclical Trends

Posted on July 26, 2007
Previously filed under: Asia, Technology
The Sri Lankan government is working on tracking disasters to help reduce the effects of future events.
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Keywords: technology, Sri Lanka, natural disasters, database

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Traditional Water Mill Technology Helps Boost Livlihoods

Posted on July 5, 2007
Previously filed under: Europe and Middle East, Success Stories
The 'ghatta' has changed the lives of many Nepalese families.
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Keywords: nepal, Ghatta, Water Mills, technology

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Reforming Universities is Key to Technology Transfer

Posted on May 29, 2007
Previously filed under: Technology
Developing countries must build world-class universities to be serious players in the knowledge-based global economy.
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Keywords: University, technology, developing countries, education

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Science Needs Effective Democracy to Thrive

Posted on May 15, 2007
Previously filed under: Africa, Opinions and Editorials
Last month's presidential elections in Nigeria have cast a shadow over the country's efforts to promote science and technology.
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Keywords: science, democracy, Africa, Nigeria, technology

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Despite High Gas Prices, Europeans Find Driving a Hard Habit to Break

International Herald Tribune - Fri, 08/29/2008 - 11:26
That raises questions as to how effective high prices by themselves can be in achieving the ambitious targets for reducing carbon dioxide emissions that European leaders have committed themselves to meeting.

Japan Unveils $16.5 Billion Economic Stimulus Plan

International Herald Tribune - Fri, 08/29/2008 - 11:26
The package will include income tax cuts, financial aid to businesses and discounts for expressway tolls, Kyodo News reported, citing lawmakers.

Israel-Palestine: Scheme to give Israelis "wet jobs" in construction in place of Palestinians

IRIN News - Fri, 08/29/2008 - 12:44
If the Israeli Ministry of Finance manages to push through some reforms as part of the proposed 2009 budget, there may soon be almost no Palestinian workers in Israel's construction sector.

Asia Seeks Its Own Trade Deals

Wall Street Journal - Thu, 08/28/2008 - 19:45
Southeast Asian nations reached free-trade agreements with India, Australia and New Zealand and aimed to seal an investment pact with China.

Malawi: Cheer and Concern Over Ban on Private Sale of Maize

IRIN News - Fri, 08/29/2008 - 01:44
Ordinary Malawians, cheered by the prospect of cheaper food, have welcomed government's ban on the private trading of maize, but food security experts and businesses have expressed concern.
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