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Information and communication technologies for development

Nigerian pupils work on OLPC computers in Abuja, Nigeria, in May, 2007.

Let’s talk: How can technology change the lives of people in poverty?

Development & Education

Modern technology has tremendous power to improve lives in the developing world. Why does it often fail to do so? Take part in a discussion with professionals working in the field.Modern technology has tremendous power to improve lives in the developing world. Why does it often fail to do so? Take part in a discussion with professionals working in the field.

Bringing technology to the developing world

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