civil society & ICT

20.12.2007 The first set of global standards for providing television services over the Internet by the UN Agency for Information and Communication Technology (ICT) have been announced. This move is expected to fuel innovation and competition in the field of Internet Protocol Television.

19.12.2007 The Internet is set to play a critical role in poverty eradication efforts by providing unprecedented access to knowledge to the poor billions, according to experts gathered at a global knowledge conference. Hosted by the Global Knowledge Partnership, a multi-stakeholder platform by and for various sectors, the summit was a celebration of ten years of partnerships and the sharing of knowledge for the common goal of ICTs for development.

19.12.2007 The Internet is set to play a critical role in poverty eradication efforts by providing unprecedented access to knowledge to the poor billions, according to experts gathered at a global knowledge conference. Hosted by the Global Knowledge Partnership, a multi-stakeholder platform by and for various sectors, the summit was a celebration of ten years of partnerships and the sharing of knowledge for the common goal of ICTs for development.

19.12.2007 Countries in South Asia like Bangladesh, Bhutan, India and Nepal will receive ADB assistance of US$ 21.2 million to develop ICTs in their respective countries. It will promote inclusive growth and help reduce poverty.

14.12.2007 Dagens Nyheter, the largest circulated daily of Sweden, has launched world’s first newspaper telephone. By signing up for a 199 kronor ($35.21) monthly call plan, one can freely surf the news site by pushing a special "DN" button.

13.12.2007 The “Menu for Hope” is an on-line lottery conceived as a fund-raising campaign. The World Food Programme has welcomed the initiative, saying that it makes a unique connection between impoverished African farmers and people with fascination for food in the developed world.

04.12.2007 Village Resource Centres - to provide integrated services like tele-education, tele-medicine, etc. - have been established by the Indian Space Research Organisation in various Indian states.