ICTs for Development
May 2008
13.05.2008
Indian zoos will soon be globally connected thanks to an agreement with the US-based International Species Information System. The world's largest online database on zoo animals has historic data for several thousands of species, enables better collection and sharing of information and makes animal exchange easier.
more...Related topics/regions: [South Asia] [ICT] [Communication] [Animals] [Environment] [International cooperation] Image: Better management needed: snow leopard in the Darjeeling zoo / Photo credit: Flickr, Zigzaguente
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07.05.2008
New mobile text message service called Reuters Market Light has made it easier for poor farmers in western India to get farm-related information. By subscribing to the service they can get regular updates on their mobiles about weather forecasts, pest attacks and daily market prices for their produce.
more...Related topics/regions: [South Asia] [ICT] [Business] [Agriculture] [Capacity building] Image: Farmers celebrating the harvest / Photo credit: BBC
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02.05.2008
The Department of Education in Andaman & Nicobar Islands, an Indian Union Territory, is introducing IT hobby centres in 24 schools during the summer vacation. The free of cost centres will encourage use of computers in the learning process.
more...Related topics/regions: [South Asia] [Knowledge] [ICT] [Education] [Children] Image: ICT in education
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