[GKD] Free/Open Source Software Guide to Localization

2005-07-28 Thread Christine
UNDP Asia-Pacific Development Information Programme's International Open Source Network has produced a Free/Open Source Software Guide to Localization. http://www.apdip.net/news/foss-guide-to-localization ** Are you part of a

[GKD] Second Thoughts on the Pre-Paid Telephony Model

2005-07-28 Thread Peter Baldwin
Dear Colleagues, I am writing a report for infoDev on demand patterns for ICT in sub-Saharan Africa with the overall goal being to convince telecom operators that there is more demand for services that they might think, and thus that there is money to be made in rolling out more infrastructure.

Re: [GKD] The $100 Computer is Key to India's Technology Fortunes

2005-07-28 Thread Mark Summer
Tom and others: I think cell phones have their space and useful applications and computers have their specific space and other useful applications. Thinking of using cell phones in class rooms for curriculum delivery seems to be quite a bit far fetched - with a small screen you can do only so

[GKD] Luxembourg Pledges 1.2 Million Euros for Online Initiatives in Dev. Countries

2005-07-28 Thread Allison Scuriatti
Luxembourg Pledges 1.2 Million Euros to Support Development Gateway's Online Initiatives for Developing Countries Washington, DC, July 20, 2005 - The Government of Luxembourg, a founding donor of the Development Gateway Foundation, has pledged to extend and increase its financial support for the