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Rural data collection boosted by mobile tech

A new data kit for mobile phones allows users to quickly collect, analyse and transmit a wide variety of data in infrastructure-poor areas.

NEWS | 19 November 2009 | EN

Sub-Saharan Africa News in brief: 4–18 November 2009

New programme to bolster Africa agriculture, malaria control method overlooked, traditional healers have key role in epilepsy, and more.

NEWS | 18 November 2009 | EN

South Asia News in brief: 29 October–11 November 2009

The Maldives ahead of carbon neutral target, South Asia marred by slow broadband, Nepal to discuss climate at Everest's base, and more.

NEWS | 11 November 2009 | EN

Sub-Saharan Africa news in brief: 22 October–4 November 2009

Tanzanian farmers to receive training, new tool improves antimalarial dosage, South Africa's top satellite unable to send data, and more.

NEWS | 4 November 2009 | EN

Developing countries falling into 'broadband gap'

Businesses in poorer countries are stifled by a lack of broadband Internet access, says a report, leading many to look to mobile phones.

NEWS | 29 October 2009 | EN

Weather station network to serve South Asia

A weather station network across South Asia is part of an India-led drive for locally produced climate change data.

NEWS | 26 October 2009 | EN

Uruguay provides every primary school pupil with laptop

Uruguay has become the first country in the One Laptop per Child scheme to provide a computer for every child enrolled in a state primary school.

NEWS | 26 October 2009 | ES

Sub-Saharan Africa News in brief: 8–21 October 2009

Vaccine to tackle fatal livestock disease, farmers to benefit from agricultural radio shows, Kenya researcher wins top prize, and more.

NEWS | 21 October 2009 | EN

Model points to promise of combined malaria control

Bednets and biopesticides show promise as a winning combination against malaria, according to a new research model.

NEWS | 15 October 2009 | EN

Cuba gives green light for countrywide Internet access

Cuba has authorised Internet access for all citizens but US trade embargo and economic limitations will restrict its use.

NEWS | 7 October 2009 | ES

Sub-Saharan Africa news in brief: 24 September–7 October 2009

Africa defeating sleeping sickness, Kenyan research gets financial boost, African leaders plan alliance for malaria control, and more.

NEWS | 7 October 2009 | EN

Lack of Internet access and interest in Lima

A survey in Peru shows that half of Lima's population has no access to the Internet and little interest in using it.

NEWS | 6 October 2009 | ES

Smart lenses make spectacles accessible to millions

Glasses with adjustable lenses could put millions of people with poor eyesight back in control of their lives.

NEWS | 6 October 2009 | EN

'Smart' phone software helps remote scientists

New software allows scientists in the field to send complex data to a central database — but not everyone can benefit from this service yet.

NEWS | 1 October 2009 | EN

South Asia News in brief: 17 September–1 October 2009

Sri Lankan agriculture gets Indian upgrade, Himalayan fault fully mapped, India launches second ocean satellite, and more.

NEWS | 1 October 2009 | EN

Scientists use nanotech to 'upgrade' TB drugs

A TB medication that harnesses nanotechnology to cut treatment time and eliminate side effects has won a prestigious award.

NEWS | 29 September 2009 | EN

Indian innovation stands to improve, says report

India is ranked behind Brazil and China for growth in innovative capacity, says a new report, but its tech readiness is praiseworthy.

NEWS | 21 September 2009 | EN | 中文

South Asia News in brief: 3–16 September 2009

Solar pumps created from locally-available materials, India to provide Afghanistan with safe drinking water, world's hardiest nanocomposite, and more.

NEWS | 16 September 2009 | EN

Sub-Saharan Africa news in brief: 27 August–9 September 2009

Malaria nets for houses, new impetus for neglected diseases research, antibiotic reduces death rates in children, and more.

NEWS | 9 September 2009 | EN

Software allows public to map medicine shortages

National maps revealing drug shortages have been created by getting locals to text their discoveries to an online mapping system.

NEWS | 1 September 2009 | EN