ICT for development: hope or hype?
Athar Osama argues that despite big new initiatives, ICT's reputation as a major driver of development is so far undeserved.
9 November 2006 | EN
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We need a 'slow race' for science-based development
Melissa Leach and Ian Scoones argue that enhanced citizen engagement is essential in making technology work for the poor.
19 July 2006 | EN
Information summit's main success was idea sharing
The World Summit on the Information Society failed to resolve the main issues on its agenda, but provided great opportunities for sharing ideas, says Amit Jain.
Source: BBC Online
22 November 2005 | EN
Scientists must lead efforts to bridge digital divide
Shuichi Iwata and Robert Chen say scientists must take the lead in showing how free and equal access to knowledge can create a more sustainable world.
Source: Science
21 October 2005 | EN
Bringing science to the Summit
Jane Lubchenco and Suichi Iwata say that scientists need to show their commitment to bridging the digital divide at the upcoming World Summit on the Information Society.
Source: Science
12 September 2003 | EN
Cuts in European research aid must be resisted
Louk Box argues that current efforts by the European Parliament to cut funding for research collaboration with scientists from the South must be resisted.
23 November 2001 | EN
In a bookless society, why start with books?
Digital and information literacy is an important trigger for economic and social development, argues Richard Fuchs of Canada’s International Development Research Centre.
Source: International Development Research Centre
17 October 2001 | EN
