http://www.digitalopportunity.org/article/archive/1065 en_GB_DOC http://us.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/83856 Health clinic workers in Uganda are increasing their efficiency and fishermen in the Philippines are aiding conservation efforts with the help of PDAs -- small, mobile computing devices that are easy to secure and use little energy. http://www.digitalopportunity.org/article/view/160969/1/1065 Keeping in mind that European Union society is fast ageing, the member-states have decided to develop digital products and services to improve the lives of older people. A joint project in this regard will research to provide solutions to age-specific problems. http://www.digitalopportunity.org/article/view/160960/1/1065 With a view to help people gather information and communicate with others, the Telecentre.org is setting up an English-language academy in Africa. Its approach will be to create a global community of people and organisations committed to increasing the social and economic impact of grassroots telecenters. http://www.digitalopportunity.org/article/view/160858/1/1065 In the aftermath of the earthquake that hit China recently, a company has developed a unique idea of a tent bank that combines self-service devices and makes use of ATMs and branch cash recyclers. This unique ICT-enabled solution is trying to help Chinese banks by reducing cost and time. http://www.digitalopportunity.org/article/view/160789/1/1065 Forum for Information Technology Nepal is organising the third annual conference on rural telecentres of Nepal: Swabhimaan 2065 from June 19-20, 2008 in Kathmandu, Nepal. The event will global identify stakeholders and showcase successful model of telecentres for development communication.