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Congratulations to Gaetano!
by Ed Lazowska 23 Nov '10

23 Nov '10

Gaetano has been elected Fellow of the IEEE. Congratulations Gaetano!

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Why Donation is NOT a solution to Poverty?
by Abhishek Prateek 21 Nov '10

21 Nov '10

In case you have not already seen it, here is a fabulous TED talk by Jessica Jackley on her battle against eradicating world poverty. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cqj0sgrNL10 Cheers! Abhishek

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Fwd: [ITID] HARVARD FORUM II SPECIAL EDITION PUBLISHED
by Yaw Anokwa 18 Nov '10

18 Nov '10

---------- Forwarded message ---------- Information Technologies & International Development (ITID) is proud to announce the publication of a "Special Edition" featuring selected papers from the 2009 Harvard Forum II on ICTs for development (ICT4D). The Harvard Forum II gathered Nobel laureates and eminent technologists, economists, and communications researchers and practitioners from across the globe at Harvard University last September 2009. Sponsored by Canada's International Development Research Centre (IDRC) and hosted by the Berkman Center for Internet and Society at Harvard University, the conference offered an opportunity to reassess ICT4D in the years since the first Harvard Forum in 2003, while focusing on a forward-looking discussion of ICTs, human development, growth, and poverty reduction. The submissions in the ITID "Special Edition" come from the world's foremost thinkers on ICT4D, and, like the landmark publications from Harvard Forum I, they chart a course for innovative and important work in the field. Selections include: —Nobel laureate Michael Spence on the growth goals ICTs may be able to put in reach —Nobel laureate Amartya Sen on the balance between the mobile's positive and dangerous potentials —William Melody on enacting openness through telecom reform —Alison Gillwald on the urgent need for indigenous ICT research in Africa —Ethan Zuckerman on decentralizing the mobile phone —Anita Gurumurthy on moving ICT4D efforts beyond neo-liberalism —Yochai Benkler on continuing decentralization through ICTs after the mobile phone Visit http://itidjournal.org to follow these and other discussions from the Harvard Forum II. Sincerely, François Bar, Michael L. Best Editors-in-Chief Christopher T. Coward, Matthew L. Smith, Randy Spence Guest Editors Arlene Luck Managing Editor ______________________________________________ Information Technologies & International Development http://itidjournal.org

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Fwd: CfP: Understanding Development Through Actor-Network Theory
by Yaw Anokwa 17 Nov '10

17 Nov '10

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Richard Heeks <richard.heeks(a)manchester.ac.uk> Date: Wed, Nov 17, 2010 at 15:55 Subject: CfP: Understanding Development Through Actor-Network Theory To: "richard.heeks(a)manchester.ac.uk" <richard.heeks(a)manchester.ac.uk> This is a call for papers on use of actor-network theory in development studies, with an initial deadline for abstracts of 10 January 2011. Actor-network theory has emerged over the past twenty years as a major conceptual force in social science. To date, though, it has hardly been applied within development studies. Yet the potential for ANT in the study of development has never appeared greater. The growing recognition of agency, process and relations among all development actors. The greater use of networks of individuals and organisations to deliver development. The increasing role played by technology in development processes. All these point to a prospective value of actor-network theory in helping us understand development today. We are therefore organising a workshop and journal special issue to bring together new work applying actor-network theory in international development research. Our aim is to explore the extent to which ANT can improve our understanding of development. At this initial stage, we wish to retain as broad a scope as possible for papers; from the more conceptual to the more practical; from those engaging with the overall ANT project to those which apply particular tools and sub-concepts; and from those which value ANT to those which critique its application in development. In all cases, we will be looking for some reflection on the contribution that ANT can make. The following timeline will be observed: - 10 January 2011 - prospective authors to submit an abstract of 200-400 words outlining their proposed paper to: ant4dev(a)gmail.com - 1 February 2011 - authors to be notified of response to abstract - 31 May 2011 - draft papers due (7,000-9,000 words), and workshop rapporteurs appointed - 30 June 2011 - workshop in London for presentation and discussion of papers - 30 Sept 2011 - finalised papers due Some travel funding will be made available for attendance at the London workshop. Papers will still be considered from those who are unable to attend the workshop. We will collate a selection of submitted papers for publication as a special issue in one of the leading development studies journals. Selected papers will be subject to further review in line with journal submission procedures. If you have any queries prior to abstract submission, do please ask. Richard Heeks (IDPM, University of Manchester, UK) & Shirin Madon (DESTIN, LSE, UK); Email: ant4dev(a)gmail.com Call URL: http://bit.ly/ANT4DCall

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17 Nov '10

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Inside the Gates Foundation
by Yaw Anokwa 16 Nov '10

16 Nov '10

The Financial Times' brief overview of the Gates Foundation: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/2/bf69a220-ed27-11df-8cc9-00144feab49a.html

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Shawn McGuire on Solar Powered Vaccine Refrigerators
by Eleanor O'Rourke 16 Nov '10

16 Nov '10

This Thursday at Change, Shawn McGuire from the Seattle-based global health nonprofit PATH will be speaking about his work developing solar powered refrigerators for storing vaccines. Immunization programs are one of the most successful global health initiatives, preventing 2.5 million child deaths from fatal diseases annually [WHO]. However, maintaining the infrastructure of refrigeration equipment used keep vaccines within the appropriate temperature range is challenging, particularly in low-resource environments. Shawn will discuss the technical design of solar powered refrigerators and cover the considerations that must be taken into account when creating a product for use in developing countries. Join us for lunch this Thursday to learn more about the technical and logistical challenges of designing solar powered vaccine refrigerators! What: Shawn McGuire on Solar Powered Vaccine Refrigerators When: Thursday, November 18 at noon Where: Paul Allen Center, Room 203

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Fwd: Technology at the Margins Launch and Reception
by Yaw Anokwa 15 Nov '10

15 Nov '10

Akhtar Badshah, Sailesh Chutani and Jessica Rothenberg Aalami, co-authors, present: Technology at the Margins: How IT Meets the Needs of Emerging Markets Thursday December 2, 2010 3:30 PM Burke Museum, UW Campus, Seattle Reception to follow. Akhtar Badshah is senior director of Global Community Affairs at Microsoft Corporation Sailesh Chutani is the cofounder and CEO of Mobisante, Inc. Jessica Rothenberg Aalami is the Managing Director of the Gobee Group. The co-authors of this volume discuss information and communication technologies (ICTs) which have revolutionized our lives by changing the way we live, play, work, communicate, learn, manage our finances, and stay healthy—just think of life without Facebook, cell phones, or email! But the majority of the world's people—the four billion at the bottom of the global economic pyramid living on less than $2 a day—remain largely unable to benefit from the ICT revolution, mainly due to its irrelevance to their needs and the high cost of technology in relation to their purchasing power. What if we could change all this? What impact would it have on reducing poverty and improving lives? What barriers need to be overcome before this can happen? Sponsored by the South Asia Center, Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies and the Global Business Center, Foster School of Business, University of Washington Inquiries: Keith Snodgrass, Associate Director, South Asia Center 206-543-4800 snodgras(a)uw.edu, RSVP to snodgras(a)uw.edu

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mLab manager opening in Kenya, deadline Nov 19
by Yaw Anokwa 15 Nov '10

15 Nov '10

Nokia has been a technology partner for the World Bank - Infodev in setting up its mLab project in Africa... They are currently looking for someone who can manage the labs... the initial contract lasts one year with a possibility of a 3 year extension. Offer closes on the 19th of November... http://www.infodev.org/en/Article.606.html

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New iPhone app to monitor heart attacks
by Ed Lazowska 15 Nov '10

15 Nov '10

http://www.techflash.com/seattle/2010/11/monitoring-emergency-heart-conditi…

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