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24.03.2005
"I think that there is a role for ICT, but have we explored the extent to which that can be harnessed in education? I dont think that there is enough discussion between education and the ICT sector, tells Erma Manoncourt in an interview with Anupama Ramakrishnan of OneWorld South Asia.
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[education & ICT]
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17.03.2005
Innovative use of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) for wider outreach, networking, advocacy and bridging the digital devide in HIV/AIDS has been an integral part of the UNDP Regional HIV and Development Programme.
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17.03.2005
Study finds that a companys use of e-mail causes an average 40 percent increase in paper consumption in the office. The US alone gobbles up some 200 million tons of wood products annually. The demand for ream after ream of white paper is putting a huge strain not only on Americas forests, but the worlds. Jim Motavalli has a concern to share.
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17.03.2005
Digital divide is not a problem in itself, but a symptom of deeper, more important divides: of income, development and literacy. Fewer people in poor countries than in rich ones own computers and have access to the internet simply because they are too poor, are illiterate, or have other more pressing concerns, such as food, health care and security.
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[environment & ICT]
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17.03.2005
The problem of HIV/AIDS and its percolation into the social fabric is no more solely a problem of therapy or clinic.It has been recognised as a predicament where ethical, political and humanitarian issues meet.
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16.03.2005
Technologies have great potential for knowledge dissemination, effective learning and efficient education services. Yet, if the educational policies and strategies are not right and if the prerequisite conditions for using these technologies are not met concurrently, this potential will not be realised.
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16.03.2005
The youngest of three sisters, 7-year-old Lovely Khatoon keeps quite busy from daybreak onwards. The daughter of a poor umbrella-repair man, Lovely goes to school meant for small children. On returning from school, she ...
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16.03.2005
Our end objective in the use of technology is to enhance learning in elementary schools. We believe that we can ignite the desire in the child to learn. We believe that a learning child will be the foundation for establishing a just, equitable and humane society.
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16.03.2005
IT enabled education should be encouraged. The education issue should be accepted as a national challenge. Government alone cannot accept this challenge and address it, says Shri Bhalchandra Mungekar in an interview with Manish Kumar of OneWorld South Asia.
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16.03.2005
As a country, we are beginning to explore the ways in which to bring all children to school At the same time we are also exploring ways in which to bridge the digital divide.Combing the two efforts will help to accelerate Indias progress towards education for all.
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15.03.2005
On the edge of the expanding wave of Internet connectivity, Punavali Kalan is located deep in the impoverished region of Bundelkhand.Though dial-up or subscriber lines do not yet reach the villagers, access to the Web is available through a VSAT at the local community knowledge center, the TARAkendra.
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