Ken Novak: Digital DevelopmentCommunications and info tech in developing countries, especially wireless broadband and high-value applications(Untitled)- November 22, 2004 UN International Year of Microcredit, 2005: "One key need is to collect and analyse hard data on the state of microfinance: its availability by region, client profiles, and types and quantities of services offered. As part of the Year&146;s activities, a Data Project will bring together expert statisticians and researchers from the Bretton Woods institutions and the United Nations, in collaboration with governments and the private sector, to address current data gaps,...http://www.novak.com/weblog/categories/digitalDevelopment/2004/11/22.html#a2710 (Untitled)- November 18, 2004 Here are some pictures of the AMD PIC ("Emma") product as launched. It runs a Windows CE version, and typically ships with a 15-inch screen.http://www.novak.com/weblog/categories/digitalDevelopment/2004/11/18.html#a2697 (Untitled)- November 17, 2004 NetHope procures Eutelsat network: "Eutelsat, one of the world&146;s leading satellite operators, announced today that it has been selected by NetHope as a supplier for 2-way satellite broadband connectivity for aid organisations in over 100 locations in Europe, Africa, Asia and South America. NetHope is a collaborative organisation formed by the world&146;s largest humanitarian aid organisations that provides IT equipment and solutions in countries where its members execute their...http://www.novak.com/weblog/categories/digitalDevelopment/2004/11/17.html#a2693 (Untitled)- November 16, 2004 Korean Cyworld - commercial blogging: "Cyworld is a popular site that provides personal homepage services. As of yesterday, the site surpassed 10 million members, or more than a quarter of the South Korean population. Within just a few years of launching, it has become an important part of mass culture. Cyworld's main feature is a type of Web log called a "mini hompy," short for mini homepage. Like other blogs, users can create various Web boards, produce online photo albums, and...http://www.novak.com/weblog/categories/digitalDevelopment/2004/11/16.html#a2689 (Untitled)- November 16, 2004 In some nations, the rise of 'shortgevity': "It's an article of faith among most 21st-century humans that life is getting longer. In the last three decades, the average life span at birth has increased from about 60 years to 67 years worldwide, a remarkable achievement. But in two dozen countries, human life spans are shortening." Article has table of several countries. In US from 1970-2000, L.E. grew from 71.5 to 77.1 years. "Today illicit drugs and alcoholism are still major.http://www.novak.com/weblog/categories/digitalDevelopment/2004/11/16.html#a2687 (Untitled)- November 13, 2004 Caught in the Net: Maldives Repression: "Late this summer, Maldivian President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom employed an extraordinary tactic to quell a two-day pro-democracy uprising in his small Indian Ocean nation: He completely cut off Internet access and text messaging via cell phone, apparently to prevent activists from contacting press organizations and others outside the islands. Gayoom has ruled the Maldives since 1978, and his cabinet said the decision reflected &147;patience, wisdom,...http://www.novak.com/weblog/categories/digitalDevelopment/2004/11/13.html#a2674 (Untitled)- November 7, 2004 Suggest an X PRIZE: "The concept of the World Technology Network WTN X PRIZES is to utilize the concepts, procedures, technologies and publicity developed X PRIZE Foundation's Ansari X PRIZE competition for space and .. launch a series of technology prizes seeking to meet the greatest challenges facing humanity in the 21st century." I think I'll suggest a few in sustainable energy, starting with catalysis of cellulose to liquid fuel, efficient electricity...http://www.novak.com/weblog/categories/digitalDevelopment/2004/11/07.html#a2670 |