[GKD] Online Debate on Copyright, Software and the Internet

2001-09-20 Thread Charles Clift
Dear GKD members, We are launching an initiative to examine the important issues relating to intellectual property rights (in particular copyright), the Internet and software, with particular attention to concerns that relate to developing countries. We would welcome input and participation

Re: [GKD] The Global Development Gateway

2001-09-20 Thread Jim Cory
Hi Michael and others, I see your point about the Gateway being based on an unsustainable model and perhaps suffering from non-inclusion of un-official development initiatives. Personally, I have subscribed to the community's alerts on the site and have found them relevant and informative.

[GKD] Cyberpolicing - acting now while there is time!

2001-09-20 Thread Lilly3653
FYI this comes from today's Financial Times in London! Lilly Evans Strength in online liberty The US is bringing in new measures to monitor internet traffic. But taming the web is not the way to disarm terrorists, writes Patti Waldmeir. Published: September

[GKD] Using ICT to Help Leprosy Patients in Bombay

2001-09-20 Thread Chetan Sharma
Dear GKD Colleagues, I thought you will find this information regarding the use of mobile phones and pagers to help leprosy patients in Bombay's slums of interest. Leprosy still remains a public health problem in India -- with approximately 400,000 new cases to the global pool of lepers. WHO