http://southasia.oneworld.net See how Information and Communication Technologies are bringing changes in people's lives for the better. daily 1 2008-09-26T06:30:00Z http://southasia.oneworld.net/ictsfordevelopment/technology-revolutionising-society Communities are benefiting from several e-learning packages, resource centres and mobile and internet access facilities. A series of programmes and doorstep services are contributing towards education and overall rural development in Sri Lanka and India. No publisher Development Capacity building ICT 2009-11-20T09:58:49Z Article http://southasia.oneworld.net/ictsfordevelopment/mobile-games-promoting-literacy-in-rural-india Mobile and Immersive Learning for Literacy in Emerging Economies (MILLEE) project led by a UC Berkley team uses mobile phone-based games for teaching English lessons to children. In partnerships with key mobile companies, the team has developed games for improving literacy in rural India. No publisher South Asia Education India Children ICT 2009-11-18T11:10:55Z Article http://southasia.oneworld.net/ictsfordevelopment/community-radio-educates-and-entertains-rural-india A UNICEF supported community radio station in central India is educating and empowering the disadvantaged groups and marginalised women. With training in basic editing, these tribal women are producing programmes on health, literacy, and gender issues. No publisher Angela Walker 2009-11-16T12:56:07Z Article http://southasia.oneworld.net/ictsfordevelopment/hitech-solutions-for-indias-job-guarantee-scheme The impoverished state of Bihar in India will soon introduce e-muster rolls, biometric smart cards and an online system for effective and transparent implementation of National Rural Employment Guarantee Act. A non-profit technology entity called Life Line to Communities is providing technical assistance. No publisher Vidya Viswanathan India Employment Technology Governance South Asia 2009-11-11T11:50:34Z Article http://southasia.oneworld.net/ictsfordevelopment/edairy-boosting-lankan-economy Sri Lanka’s dairy farmers are making use of web and mobile technologies to achieve self sufficiency in milk production. User-friendly touch screen computer and SMS services have been introduced to lure young entrepreneurs to the business. No publisher Sri Lanka South Asia Farming Economy 2009-11-09T10:53:26Z Article http://southasia.oneworld.net/ictsfordevelopment/website-to-serve-south-asian-diaspora The Institute of South Asian Studies has launched a new web link to reach out to the far-flung diaspora. Starting off with a newsletter and a database of South Asian communities across the world, the website will help address issues related to the region and its people. No publisher P. S. Suryanarayana Communication South Asia Internet 2009-11-06T10:16:22Z Article http://southasia.oneworld.net/ictsfordevelopment/rural-children-in-nepal-embrace-digital-world Wireless computer labs set up in government-run secondary schools in rural Nepal are helping children get equipped with digital technology. These labs with high speed broadband connectivity enable access to learning materials, as also provide training on basic computer skills. No publisher South Asia Education Nepal Children ICT 2009-11-04T12:07:04Z Article http://southasia.oneworld.net/ictsfordevelopment/transliteration-service-on-your-mobile A new technology will allow Indian mobile users to communicate and express themselves in their local languages. The service being made available by Tachyon in partnership with Quillpad, will enable easy translation of local words by phonetically ‘typing’ them in English. No publisher Communication South Asia India ICT 2009-11-02T09:40:51Z Article http://southasia.oneworld.net/ictsfordevelopment/india-faces-ewaste-challenge Green activists are raising alarm over disposal of electronic waste in India. Lack of regulatory mechanisms on curbing illegal imports and recycling norms are exposing people to health and environmental hazards. No publisher South Asia Waste India ICT 2009-10-30T18:04:34Z Article http://southasia.oneworld.net/ictsfordevelopment/the-bpos-are-calling-bharat The expansion of outsourcing firms into villages and towns in southern India is bringing a perceptible change in the lives of people. By providing training in IT and employment opportunities, these units are helping the rural youth gain financial independence without migrating to cities. No publisher India South Asia Employment Internet 2009-10-27T11:40:57Z Article