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09.01.2006 In the Government communication Digital radio distribution (Comm. 2005/06:66), the Government notes that the distribution of radio is being further digitalised.

26.12.2005 “Beyond the River – Sharing Benefits and Responsibilities” is the theme of the 2006 World Water Week in Stockholm, which takes place August 20-26, 2006, and will address livelihood improvement, land-based activities within a river basin, and society’s ability to cope with natural disasters, among other aspects.

15.12.2005 The Internet has radically changed the practical and economical
possibilities for the dissemination of research results. It is vital for Lund University to utilize these new opportunities to increase the visibility of research production and thereby maximize access for other researchers, industry, and the general public.

08.09.2005 A group in Sweden have developed a new, low cost computer,specially designed for use in developing countries. Features include sturdy case, low energy consumption as it runs on 12 V, free and Open Source software, and all plug-ins necessary.

18.08.2005 As part of The Great Volga River Route project, an International Workshop on Sustainable Development and World Heritage took place on 28-31 July 2005 in Bucharest, Romania.The aim is to link young people through the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) and engage them in the preservation and promotion of World Heritage and Biosphere sites.

01.07.2005 Dayanidhi Maran, Indian Minister of Communications & Information Technology, has visited the rural communication network in the northern remotest part of Sweden.

20.10.2004 This paper, published by The National Post and Telecom Agency of Sweden, gives the basics of wireless broadband access.

12.07.2004 Sweden has been in the forefront to enact a legislation on electronic signatures.

23.01.2003 They live in remote Arctic territories, but are among the most connected in Europe. Necessity is turning the Lapland communities of northern Sweden into wireless pioneers.

26.06.2001 A forum on the societal implications of the IT revolution, combining a focus on key practical issues with exposure to the latest cutting edge research in the ICT field, is being held in Sweden by IDEA.