http://www.digitalopportunity.org/article/archive/1089 en_GB_uk http://www.digitalopportunity.org/article/view/159862/1/1089 As part of Public-Private Partnership, Ericsson and UNDP have entered into a three-year agreement to help raise the living standards in rural areas of China. Using affordable and innovative mobile solutions for development, they will strive to make health, government, educational and financial services better and easily accessible. http://www.digitalopportunity.org/article/view/159636/1/1089 UNHCR and Google have unveiled the "Google Earth Outreach" programme to help understand the refugee world and the ongoing humanitarian efforts. All you have to do is to sit in front of your computer and it will take you on a virtual reality tour in Chad, Iraq, Columbia and Sudan. http://www.digitalopportunity.org/article/view/159371/1/1089 The online platform of Nabuur connects people in villages in developing countries to neighbours across the world - people who are committed to solving their problems and want to take action. People in need of knowledge and new ideas can now meet, share and act together towards improving lives. http://southasia.oneworld.net/article/view/159205/1/1089 Bunkar Vikas Sanstha in Chanderi town in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh has changed the lives of weavers by helping them earn better incomes. Once bound by poverty and exploited by traders, the community now aspires to use media tools to create more livelihood opportunities. http://www.digitalopportunity.org/article/view/159048/1/1089 A Kenyan company has launched a project called Digital Village Constituency Cluster geared to expand the country’s ICT reach to connect the rural population. Each cluster will have minimum of eight digital units serving commercial, developmental and educational activities within a 15 km radius. http://www.digitalopportunity.org/article/view/157264/1/1089 First of its kind in India, the Rajasthan State Cooperative Department has launched the ‘Kisan SIM card’. Farmers can now get free tips on various aspects of farming from weather updates to guidance on livestock rearing to crop infection through SMS and voice messages. http://southasia.oneworld.net/article/view/156940/1/1089 Video Volunteers and local NGOs are helping rural communities in India voice their issues to a global audience. Locally relevant video produced by community video units, are empowering people to lead, change and take action. http://southasia.oneworld.net/article/view/156806/1/1089 New technological innovations in agriculture, electronics and medicine have helped boost income and reduce the number of people living in poverty, says a new World Bank report. Developing countries also need to strengthen the spread of technology through better infrastructure and improved research, the report adds. http://www.digitalopportunity.org/article/view/156416/1/1089 You can now get a return on your investment and also help fight global poverty. Online auction giant eBay’s new micro lending website lets people invest in entrepreneurs in poor communities around the world to help them build better lives for themselves while also earning modest returns. http://www.digitalopportunity.org/article/view/156336/1/1089 Using video conferencing to procure quality seeds, fertiliser and access market-related information to sell their products is becoming popular among Indian farmers. In ten districts of northern state of Rajasthan, the state government has recently installed the facility. http://www.digitalopportunity.org/article/view/156294/1/1089 Countries in South Asia like Bangladesh, Bhutan, India and Nepal will receive ADB assistance of US$ 21.2 million to develop ICTs in their respective countries. It will promote inclusive growth and help reduce poverty. http://www.digitalopportunity.org/article/view/156126/1/1089 The “Menu for Hope” is an on-line lottery conceived as a fund-raising campaign. The World Food Programme has welcomed the initiative, saying that it makes a unique connection between impoverished African farmers and people with fascination for food in the developed world. http://tv.oneworld.net/article/view/155761/1/1089 http://www.digitalopportunity.org/article/view/155506/1/1089 The WorldFish is organising an e-consultation from November 24 to December 7, 2007 on how to use information and communication technologies in fisheries and aquaculture programmes. Identifying and linking people, use of ICT, and discussing options for further work in this field are the objectives for holding these consultations. http://www.digitalopportunity.org/article/view/153994/1/1089 Reuters Market Light (RML), a mobile phone-based service launched by Reuters, will connect India's 250 million farmers with buyers and traders and offer updated pricing information, news and weather updates. So far, 7,500 farmers have signed up for the service.