http://amlat.oneworld.net/article/archive/1698 es_CR http://www.digitalopportunity.org/article/view/160568/1/1698 Solar power and biofuels could be used to power base stations in developing countries, says the mobile industry trade body, GSM Association. The rising price of diesel and remote locations are making people look at alternative ways to reduce energy and make base stations more self-sustaining. http://www.digitalopportunity.org/article/view/160554/1/1698 Walter Fust, former Director-General of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) envisions a knowledge safety net where human values go beyond the statistics of the Gross National Product (GNP). He acknowledges telecentre.org’s work in enabling people to benefit from the transformative power of technology. http://southasia.oneworld.net/article/view/160553/1/1698 Indian Committee of Youth Organisations will be holding a national convention in partnership with UNICEF from May 28-30, 2008 in Bangalore, India. The event will provide a platform for various youth groups and networks across the country to take up issues concerning the fight against AIDS. http://www.digitalopportunity.org/article/view/160550/1/1698 Figures supplied by UK's telecom regulator revealed that digital divide in the country has widened despite the government's promise of achieving Internet access for all. Income, ethnicity, region, and the presence of children in households appear determining factors for web accessibility. http://southasia.oneworld.net/article/view/160519/1/1698 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. http://www.digitalopportunity.org/article/view/160518/1/1698 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. http://www.digitalopportunity.org/article/view/160482/1/1698 World Academy of Humanities and Social Sciences is organising an International Conference on Communications and Information Technologies from August 13-15, 2008 in Vienna, Austria. The event is a premier forum for researchers, scientists, engineers, and scholars to present technological advances and research results in the fields of ICT. http://www.digitalopportunity.org/article/view/160469/1/1698 Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation is conducting a three-day conference on e-governance in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The event will aim at harnessing ICTs for more efficient, inclusive and transparent governance in the Asia-Pacific region. http://us.oneworld.net/article/view/160421/1/1698 NEW YORK, May 6 (OneWorld) - Women's rights advocates in the United States have launched a novel global initiative aiming to help millions of women across the world who face violence at the hands of men. http://www.digitalopportunity.org/article/view/160335/1/1698 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. http://www.digitalopportunity.org/article/view/160309/1/1698 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. http://www.digitalopportunity.org/article/view/160118/1/1698 With BBC World Trust launching its most ambitious project called ‘English in Action’, Bangladeshis will soon be able to learn a truly global language on television and mobiles. This will help all sections of society acquire English language skills and increase their prospects in the job market. http://www.digitalopportunity.org/article/view/160105/1/1698 IBM is toying with the idea of providing information to rural users on toll-free numbers. Its pilot project in southern India will provide information on healthcare services, small businesses and micro-finance. Once successful, it will be taken to international markets. http://www.digitalopportunity.org/article/view/160002/1/1698 Kristine Pearson, chief executive of Freeplay Foundation, is the creator of the wind-up and solar-powered Lifeline radio, the first such initiative in the humanitarian sector. She emphasises the use of renewable and clean energy solutions to improve access to communication for the poor. http://southasia.oneworld.net/article/view/159975/1/1698 A community radio show by college students in Chennai in southern India is bringing alive characters from neighbouring slums to help women deal with issues of health and education. The use of local Tamil dialect is just one of the ways to reach out to its audience in the slums.