Ken Novak: Digital DevelopmentCommunications and info tech in developing countries, especially wireless broadband and high-value applications(Untitled)- February 27, 2004 HP-led group sets up transaction system in Africa: "A public-private consortium that includes Hewlett-Packard has started a pilot program in Uganda to test a technology that promises to improve delivery of small loans to remote locations. The program will involve installation of an electronic transaction system designed to collect loan payment and savings information, to replace the existing manual system. The experience gained in Uganda could be useful in other similar settings, HP said. .http://www.novak.com/weblog/categories/digitalDevelopment/2004/02/27.html#a1739 (Untitled)- February 19, 2004 Wi-Fi HotSpot International Directory: Certainly not the only directory, but a useful one. Currently lists 44 countries with public hotspots, including many developing ones.http://www.novak.com/weblog/categories/digitalDevelopment/2004/02/19.html#a1730 (Untitled)- February 17, 2004 Gapminder world statistics: Interesting source of software, data, and documents on international development, including income distribution and historical trends.http://www.novak.com/weblog/categories/digitalDevelopment/2004/02/17.html#a1723 (Untitled)- February 17, 2004 wire.less.dk "is a highly specialized independent team of experts in wireless and internet technology, working with business customers as well as non-profit projects, e.g. community networks and ICT initiatives for the developing world. " They offer the autonokit: "the idea of the autonokit is, to bring together affordable, available wireless and solar standard technology, (hardware and software) test and optimize it for usage under adverse mobile conditions in order to produce a kit for...http://www.novak.com/weblog/categories/digitalDevelopment/2004/02/17.html#a1720 (Untitled)- February 9, 2004 Brazil takes lead role in move to all-digital cinema: "Using the latest technology, Brazil plans to open in May the largest network of digital movie theaters in the world.. The hinterlands of South America's largest country are virtually inaccessible by roads, and copying and transporting hundreds of reels of film is expensive. A low-cost distribution system, with built-in antipiracy measures, with 100 theaters - the largest digital network in the world - is scheduled to be...http://www.novak.com/weblog/categories/digitalDevelopment/2004/02/08.html#a1687 (Untitled)- February 1, 2004 SourceForge.net: Project Info - pennylender: Some programmers are planning a global micro-lending system: "PennyLenders goal is to create a service that will allow any individual to loanborrow money in a self-contained community-based network, irrespective of economic status, location, or age and without the interference of a central controlling Bank." No working code yet.http://www.novak.com/weblog/categories/digitalDevelopment/2004/01/31.html#a1676 (Untitled)- February 1, 2004 Wireless Networks as a Low-Cost, Decentralized Alternative for the Developing World: "Krag's presentation describes the Wireless Roadshow plan: "By teaching the skills with hands-on training, and at the same time building wireless networks in the countries we visit, we hope not only to raise awareness and heighten skillsets, but also gain the experience necessary to build a central repository of documentation and tools, targeted specifically at the developing world." Tomas Krag and...http://www.novak.com/weblog/categories/digitalDevelopment/2004/01/31.html#a1671 |