Ken Novak: Digital DevelopmentCommunications and info tech in developing countries, especially wireless broadband and high-value applications(Untitled)- December 18, 2005 Gapminder: An interactive presentation for the "Human Development Report 2005" by UNDP, relating population, income and health across countries and regions over 50 years. Much improved in recent months. In 10 minutes, it conveys a lot about where the world is going.http://www.novak.com/weblog/categories/digitalDevelopment/2005/12/18.html#a3286 (Untitled)- December 14, 2005 Nanotechnology for Development: More groups are studying the potential impact of nanotech on developing countries. The World Bank Development Gateway has a site, with a few familar names (editor John Daly, and advisor Anil Srivastava) . The Merdian Institute Nanotechnology and Development News provides daily updates via RSS or email. From a Press Release: " Several recent reports, including the report of the UN Millennium Project Task Force on Science,...http://www.novak.com/weblog/categories/digitalDevelopment/2005/12/14.html#a3281 |