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The current financial crisis has been branded as that of the banking, insurance and automobile industries. However, other sectors—namely telecommunications—which are seemingly humming along should not be ignored by those interested in maximizing today’s economic lessons. Turning a blind eye toward a profitable industry should no longer be an option. Industry regulators and legislators must be prepared to take proactive action before an industry falters.

Taking inventory is a good starting point. The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) recently issued its 2009 Information Economy Report. The report focuses on the development implications of information and communication technologies (ICTs) worldwide. The position of the US should be ringing some alarms.

Network of networks: Advisory group meeting

Submitted by chad on Fri, 29/01/2010 - 13:55.

I’ve been working on the the APC’s Network of networks for a free and open internet project for a few months now.

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Network of networks for a free and open internet

Bangladesh Pre Consultation on 2nd World Association of Community Radio Broadcasters (AMARC) Asia Pacific Conference : The Progr

Submitted by bnnrc on Thu, 28/01/2010 - 03:58.

It is our immense pleasure to inform you that Bangladesh Pre Consultation on 2nd World Association of Community Radio Broadcasters (AMARC) Asia Pacific Conference (Bangalore, India) will be held on 13

Job posting: New Media Specialist, International Executive Volunteer Program (Freedom House)

Submitted by LisaC on Mon, 25/01/2010 - 17:42.

Freedom House runs the IEV program, sending professional, executive-level volunteers overseas to help strengthen the capacity of civil society organizations.

Please see the attached documents to fi

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Baseline Study : Community Radio - Readiness in Bangladesh : Challenge and Opportunities

Submitted by bnnrc on Sat, 23/01/2010 - 13:29.

Community radio (CR) is a kind of local broadcasting arrangement which gets set up and operated by a fixed community for its well-being.

Going green with a Solar Mobile Phones Chargers

Submitted by LisaC on Thu, 21/01/2010 - 22:43.

How does the solar cell phone charger work?

The solar cell phone charger works very simply. Instead of using an energy
company, the Sun charges the phone’s battery.

Coordination must to achieve Digital Bangladesh

Submitted by bnnrc on Tue, 19/01/2010 - 07:52.

In spite of sporadic developments towards Digital Bangladesh, coordination in the process has become the most essential need of the time.

Time to Establish a Knowledge Commission in Bangladesh

Submitted by bnnrc on Mon, 18/01/2010 - 05:04.

A few months ago, former Indian President eminent scientist Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam visited Bangladesh as a convocation speaker for UITS.

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