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News on the Digital Divide
The Benefits of Green IT
September 20, 2007
Computing Business, VNUNET.com
It is suggested that the carbon dioxide emission consequences of IT are greater than that of the airline industry, so IT managers need to take this issue seriously.
Better IT connectivity can unleash Africa’s economic potential, UN officials say
September 20, 2007
UN News Centre
A report on the press briefing to announce the Connect Africa Summit to be held in October 2007.
Is Green IT an Illusion?
September 20, 2007
ComputerWeekly.com
The “green” credentials of the latest computers are being promoted by their manufacturers . However, most of the environmental promises on offer relate to energy usage, and this is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to IT's ecological impact.
Ethiopia Investing Heavily in ICT
August 27, 2007
AllAfrica.com
Ethiopia's "committed" investment in ICT as a percentage overall GDP is higher than most other countries of the world. IBLF is playing a major role in this development.
Poor Countries Need to Adopt ICT
August 15, 2007
UNI Global Union
This article describes a report produced by UNCTAD about the importance of ICT to development and the access of small businesses to computer technology
Report on Public Sector IT Asset Management
August 1, 2007
PublicTechnology.net
This report describes steps that could be taken by the public sector to maximize the value of used IT equipment and minimize the environmental impacts.
UN Agency Urges "Marshall Plan" For African IT Superhighway
July 12, 2007
TheAge.com.au
The UN Agency ITU is calling for a major effort address the digital divide in Africa.
African Countries Adopt e-Government Policies
July 10, 2007
InterGovWorld.com
This article describes some of the challenges faced by African governments trying to improve access to government services via ICT.
Our Electronic Waste Is Piling Up Overseas
June 19, 2007
San Diego Union-Tribune
The USA doesn’t restrict the export of e-waste and although many countries ban its importation, they lack the infrastructure to stop it.
Global Computer Upgrade to Vista Could Lead to a Surge in E-Waste
February 1, 2007
Edie.net News
The release of Microsoft's Vista operating system will render millions of computers obsolete, according to campaigners and that means more e-waste.
Some Positive News about Microsoft Vista
February 1, 2007
Voice of America
Microsoft’s efforts to provide Vista in over 80 different languages is a positive step towards bridging the digital divide.
Effective Government Policies Termed Vital for Closing Digital Divide
November 20, 2006
UN Conference on Trade and Development
Government policies that encourage competition and innovation can play a major part in helping developing and transition countries establish and expand ICT networks that in turn stimulate economic growth and help domestic businesses compete internationally.
A Review of UNCTAD’s Information Economy Report 2006
November 20, 2006
UN Conference on Trade and Development
Broadband is becoming so vital for businesses that it is being compared to utilities such as water and electricity and that is disturbing news for developing countries, where broadband access is scarce and the basics needed to provide it at reasonable cost are often lacking.
The Information Society and the Nature of Digital Divide
November 13, 2006
UN Observer
A report on the inaugural meeting of the IGF or Internet Governance Forum held in Athens, Greece has come to an end and the abundance of information made available at the IGF website is proof of just how complex and increasingly expansive the future of the internet could be.
Survey Finds UK Businesses Opting For Green Computing & Becoming Savvier Buyers As Refurbished IT Equipment Moves Mainstream
November 9, 2006
Sourcewire
Fulfilment of legal requirements and corporate social responsibility, combined with recognition of asset value and bottom line revenue is fuelling reuse & refurbishment.
End of the digital divide?
November 6, 2006
The Financial Express, India
Will India and China’s growth in the online world impact the internet’s evolution?
ICT booming in India, but regulatory potholes remain
September 17, 2006
India eNews.com, New Delhi
India is witnessing an explosion in its cellular phone market, boom in outsourcing, steady Internet growth, media convergence and growth in rural ICT initiatives - and ‘regulatory stumbling blocks’ too, according to a new report.
Scribes, media houses must be equipped for ICT journalism
August 23, 2006
IPP Media (Kampala, Uganda)
An interesting article on the state of ICT use by African news media organisations and it’s potential impact.
High Cost of Internet: Bane of African Economic Growth
August 9, 2006
Vanguard (Nigeria)
The high cost of accessing the internet in Africa appears to be a serious constraint to economic growth; in most African countries, internet access costs more than the average annual income.
Digital Divide Report from UNCTAD
July 6, 2006
eGov monitor
Digital Divide remains wide despite increased connectivity worldwide, UNCTAD finds.
India's Digital Divide - part one
June 26, 2006
Marketplace - MN, USA
Last year only four million Indians bought PCs. This from a country of over a billion. Companies from Intel to Motorola are looking for ways to boost technology use among the millions of India's poor.
India's Digital Divide - part two
June 30, 2006
Marketplace - MN,USA
India's growing call center industry offers help with computers and Internet use, but relatively few Indians have access to that technology themselves.
The Benefits of Green IT
September 20, 2007
Computing Business, VNUNET.com
It is suggested that the carbon dioxide emission consequences of IT are greater than that of the airline industry, so IT managers need to take this issue seriously.
Better IT connectivity can unleash Africa’s economic potential, UN officials say
September 20, 2007
UN News Centre
A report on the press briefing to announce the Connect Africa Summit to be held in October 2007.
Is Green IT an Illusion?
September 20, 2007
ComputerWeekly.com
The “green” credentials of the latest computers are being promoted by their manufacturers . However, most of the environmental promises on offer relate to energy usage, and this is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to IT's ecological impact.
Ethiopia Investing Heavily in ICT
August 27, 2007
AllAfrica.com
Ethiopia's "committed" investment in ICT as a percentage overall GDP is higher than most other countries of the world. IBLF is playing a major role in this development.
Poor Countries Need to Adopt ICT
August 15, 2007
UNI Global Union
This article describes a report produced by UNCTAD about the importance of ICT to development and the access of small businesses to computer technology
Report on Public Sector IT Asset Management
August 1, 2007
PublicTechnology.net
This report describes steps that could be taken by the public sector to maximize the value of used IT equipment and minimize the environmental impacts.
UN Agency Urges "Marshall Plan" For African IT Superhighway
July 12, 2007
TheAge.com.au
The UN Agency ITU is calling for a major effort address the digital divide in Africa.
African Countries Adopt e-Government Policies
July 10, 2007
InterGovWorld.com
This article describes some of the challenges faced by African governments trying to improve access to government services via ICT.
Our Electronic Waste Is Piling Up Overseas
June 19, 2007
San Diego Union-Tribune
The USA doesn’t restrict the export of e-waste and although many countries ban its importation, they lack the infrastructure to stop it.
Global Computer Upgrade to Vista Could Lead to a Surge in E-Waste
February 1, 2007
Edie.net News
The release of Microsoft's Vista operating system will render millions of computers obsolete, according to campaigners and that means more e-waste.
Some Positive News about Microsoft Vista
February 1, 2007
Voice of America
Microsoft’s efforts to provide Vista in over 80 different languages is a positive step towards bridging the digital divide.
Effective Government Policies Termed Vital for Closing Digital Divide
November 20, 2006
UN Conference on Trade and Development
Government policies that encourage competition and innovation can play a major part in helping developing and transition countries establish and expand ICT networks that in turn stimulate economic growth and help domestic businesses compete internationally.
A Review of UNCTAD’s Information Economy Report 2006
November 20, 2006
UN Conference on Trade and Development
Broadband is becoming so vital for businesses that it is being compared to utilities such as water and electricity and that is disturbing news for developing countries, where broadband access is scarce and the basics needed to provide it at reasonable cost are often lacking.
The Information Society and the Nature of Digital Divide
November 13, 2006
UN Observer
A report on the inaugural meeting of the IGF or Internet Governance Forum held in Athens, Greece has come to an end and the abundance of information made available at the IGF website is proof of just how complex and increasingly expansive the future of the internet could be.
Survey Finds UK Businesses Opting For Green Computing & Becoming Savvier Buyers As Refurbished IT Equipment Moves Mainstream
November 9, 2006
Sourcewire
Fulfilment of legal requirements and corporate social responsibility, combined with recognition of asset value and bottom line revenue is fuelling reuse & refurbishment.
End of the digital divide?
November 6, 2006
The Financial Express, India
Will India and China’s growth in the online world impact the internet’s evolution?
ICT booming in India, but regulatory potholes remain
September 17, 2006
India eNews.com, New Delhi
India is witnessing an explosion in its cellular phone market, boom in outsourcing, steady Internet growth, media convergence and growth in rural ICT initiatives - and ‘regulatory stumbling blocks’ too, according to a new report.
Scribes, media houses must be equipped for ICT journalism
August 23, 2006
IPP Media (Kampala, Uganda)
An interesting article on the state of ICT use by African news media organisations and it’s potential impact.
High Cost of Internet: Bane of African Economic Growth
August 9, 2006
Vanguard (Nigeria)
The high cost of accessing the internet in Africa appears to be a serious constraint to economic growth; in most African countries, internet access costs more than the average annual income.
Digital Divide Report from UNCTAD
July 6, 2006
eGov monitor
Digital Divide remains wide despite increased connectivity worldwide, UNCTAD finds.
India's Digital Divide - part one
June 26, 2006
Marketplace - MN, USA
Last year only four million Indians bought PCs. This from a country of over a billion. Companies from Intel to Motorola are looking for ways to boost technology use among the millions of India's poor.
India's Digital Divide - part two
June 30, 2006
Marketplace - MN,USA
India's growing call center industry offers help with computers and Internet use, but relatively few Indians have access to that technology themselves.