infoDev initiative to strengthen entrepreneurship ecosystem in ECA
11 April 2012 |
As part of the “Creating Sustainable Businesses in the Knowledge Economy” program—a joint initiative with Nokia and the government of Finland—infoDev is rolling out a series of measures to deliver stronger networking platforms, financing tools, and regulatory environments for tech entrepreneurs in Eastern Europe and Central Asia (ECA).
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ICTs are key to growth and inclusion in post-revolution Tunisia
13 March 2012 |
According to a new report commissioned by infoDev, information and communication technologies (ICTs) can reduce regional disparities in Tunisia by accelerating economic development and social inclusion. The unemployment rate is between 20 to 30% in the more isolated interior, compared to less than 10% in the main coastal cities.
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infoDev to Pilot Session on ICT in Post-Conflict Situations at ICTD 2012
19 January 2012 |
infoDev will organize an open session at the Fifth International Conference on Information and Communication Technologies and Development (ICTD 2012) on the topic “ICT in Post-Conflict Situations.” The conference will be held at Georgia Tech in Atlanta, March 12-15.
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New Report: Broadband in Turkey
15 December 2011 |
According to Turkey's National Broadband Vision study, broadband could boost economic growth by 0.8-1.7 percentage points per year, building economic momentum enabled by an enhanced broadband ecosystem that could create up to 380,000 jobs annually. This report analyzes the obstacles and successes behind Turkey's ICT past and future.
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New Report: Broadband in Brazil
29 November 2011 |
With 35 million fixed and mobile broadband subscribers, Brazil ranks among the top ten countries worldwide by total number of broadband users. Its large population, however, places the country's broadband penetration outside the top-50 worldwide. This report explores the challenges, opportunities and successes that define Brazil's ICT experience.
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New Report: Broadband in Vietnam
18 November 2011 |
Wired broadband in Vietnam has grown over one thousand percent since 2005. While the country has made tremendous achievements in broadband, there are challenges arising from its rapid growth. This report identifies the key factors that have defined Vietnam's broadband trajectory and the broadband challenges of the future.
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New Report: Broadband in Morocco
27 October 2011 |
Fully one quarter of Moroccan households boast a broadband connection - up from just two percent in 2004. This report seeks to understand Morocco's relatively high broadband adoption while proposing additional areas of focus to move beyond this initial success.
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New Report: Broadband in Sri Lanka
22 September 2011 |
Sri Lanka has lately experienced a major increase in the use of broadband services. This report, part of the Broadband Strategies Toolkit, explores the various factors that have contributed to Sri Lanka's broadband success, ranging from innovative business models to government investment in e-development services.
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New Report: Broadband in St. Kitts and Nevis
30 August 2011 |
St. Kitts and Nevis boasts the highest fixed broadband subscription rates in the Latin American/Caribbean region. This report seeks to understand the challenges and successes of this country's broadband experience.
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New Report: Broadband in Kenya
30 August 2011 |
This case study, one of seven that contribute to the Broadband Strategies Toolkit, considers the case of broadband in Kenya and the manner in which the country has tackled its capacity challenges. The Kenyan experience has been inspiring but at times imperfect, and exploring this history will yield valuable lessons for other countries.
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10th Anniversary Edition of the Telecommunications Regulation Handbook Launched
18 April 2011 |
The Handbook is one of infoDev’s most popular publications and was used as the basis for the ICT Regulation Toolkit; ten years after its initial publication, excerpts from the Toolkit are downloaded more than 800 times each day.
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