http://uk.oneworld.net/article/archive/1981 en_GB_uk OneWorld UK - UK/English/Topics/Information & media/ICT Innovation for African weather reports http://uk.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/85429 African farmers and fisherfolk are desperate for more reliable weather information. Kofi Annan's organisation aims to make things happen through the infrastructure for mobile phones. Global Humanitarian Forum Low carbon behaviour needs the selfish gene http://uk.oneworld.net/article/view/162923/1/1981 What are the most effective strategies to inspire the behaviour change necessary to counter global warming? Less government intervention and more personal freedom might be the answer. Help for Lesotho children just a phone call away http://www.digitalopportunity.org/article/view/160454/1/1981 To provide counselling and protection services, a toll-free national Child Helpline was launched recently in Lesotho, a landlocked country in southern Africa. Last year the government and UNICEF in their joint survey had found more than 90% children suffering from various forms of violence like hunger, exploitation and rape. Radio brings education to girls in Mozambique http://www.digitalopportunity.org/article/view/160439/1/1981 Erive Community Radio is bringing a change in the lives of young girls in Maganja da Costa. The UNICEF-supported station has led to a rise in enrollment in primary schools through its programmes promoting girls’ education. The station is run in partnership with Mozambique’s Social Communication Institute. Reuters' mobile text message service for poor farmers http://southasia.oneworld.net/article/view/160426/1/1981 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. Intel to train teachers and youth in Arab countries http://www.digitalopportunity.org/article/view/160409/1/1981 Intel will work with Sheikh Muhammed Foundation to expand its Teach programme in Arab countries. Apart from training 2 million teachers by 2011, Intel also hopes to educate and develop the talent of Arab youth in the region. Accessing digital knowledge http://www.digitalopportunity.org/article/view/160403/1/1981 Open Access to Knowledge and Information: Scholarly Literature and Digital Library Initiatives – the South Asian Scenario released by UNESCO, New Delhi illustrates South Asian initiatives to bridge knowledge gaps in the region. The book is a useful source for building up necessary information infrastructure for development. Jail break by ‘prison community radio’ http://www.digitalopportunity.org/article/view/160371/1/1981 FREE FM, a community radio meant for prisoners in Jamaica, is now available to anyone interested in listening to it from anywhere in the world. Launched in June 2007 by UNESCO, Canadian International Development Agency and others, it was meant to encourage rehabilitation and education of prisoners. ITU Telecom Africa 2008 http://www.digitalopportunity.org/article/view/160369/1/1981 Africa today presents the most promising opportunities and perspectives for the ICT industry. International Telecommunication Union is organising Telecom Africa 2008 which will bring together technologies, topics, leaders, speakers and networking opportunities for growth and investment in the continent. World Wide Web turns 15 http://www.digitalopportunity.org/article/view/160368/1/1981 Celebrating 15 years of its creation, World Wide Web’s inventor Sir Tim Berners-Lee believes that the technology is still in a nascent stage. However, as a result of various international collaborations, the Web would be of great help in managing the planet. Kids’ corner for a greener world http://www.digitalopportunity.org/article/view/160336/1/1981 Environmental website kidsRgreen is in the final rounds for the prestigious Stockholm Challenge Award 2008. Promoting environmental awareness, this unique educational initiative by India based Centre for Environment Education takes young minds beyond classroom teaching by engaging them in various interesting learning tools. Global telecom summit http://www.digitalopportunity.org/article/view/160335/1/1981 ASSOCHAM, India’s apex industry body is organising a global telecom summit on May 23-24, 2008 in New Delhi, India. The event will provide a platform for experts to discuss challenges confronting the Indian telecom industry and develop possible solutions. Andaman schools to promote IT literacy http://southasia.oneworld.net/article/view/160334/1/1981 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. Videoconference to aid rural health workers in Alaska http://www.digitalopportunity.org/article/view/160309/1/1981 Rural health practioners in Alaska are being facilitated through videoconferencing to cater to the needs of the mentally ill. Through lectures and consultations, the health providers will build their technical skills related to nutrition and surgeries. Telecentres: Putting a price on governance http://www.digitalopportunity.org/article/view/160284/1/1981 Telecentres can serve as an important source of information by connecting citizens with the government. A growing trend of commercialisation is however treating such entitlements as services and citizens as customers who pay service charges, writes research associate Vivek Vaidyanathan.