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Desktop virtualization as means of providing low-cost computers for schools

7 October 2008 | The development community is experiencing an explosion of interest in providing low cost devices, such as laptops, to students in developing countries. infoDev is now working to develop a web-based “community of practice” that will share lessons among the different initiatives. More

Korea provides the World Bank US$15 million for ICT4D

8 November 2007 | The Trust Fund will help foster the information and communications technology agenda in developing countries. More

infoDev releases updated 'Quick guide to low-cost computing devices and initiatives for the developing world'

11 December 2006 | A short inventory of known projects and programs aimed at introducing affordable ICT devices in developing countries, many targeting the education sector More
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Cover image: Micro-Payment Systems and Their Application to Mobile Networks
Micro-Payment Systems and Their Application to Mobile Networks

An Assessment of Mobile-Enabled Financial Services in the Philippines More

Cover image: Quick guide: Low-cost computing devices and initiatives for the developing world
Quick guide: Low-cost computing devices and initiatives for the developing world

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Cover image: Quick guide: Alternative models to provide connectivity in low- and no-bandwidth environments
Quick guide: Alternative models to provide connectivity in low- and no-bandwidth environments

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Cover image: Mobile Banking: Knowledge Map and Possible Donor Support Strategies
Mobile Banking: Knowledge Map and Possible Donor Support Strategies

Joint infoDev and DfID Report More

Cover image: Low-Cost ICT Devices: Overview
Low-Cost ICT Devices: Overview

Making sense of recent initiatives to develop affordable ICT devices More


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ICT Devices:  Hope or Hype? The development community is once again experiencing an explosion of interest in providing low-cost computing devices—laptops, mobile phones, and PDAs—to consumers in developing countries.  infoDev is helping its partners and clients answer the pertinent questions: Who is doing what, and what are the related issues, concerns and challenges?

Topic Leaders Michael Trucano

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Information Appliances for the Poor m-Banking for the Poor
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