Bangladesh ICT4D Network

thought this could be a good prequel to my previous post. would any of these turn out to be a myth in the long run? or could these truely be pointing towards a new global reality? 10 Ways Cell Phones Help People Living in Poverty Discovery.com highlights Iqbal Quadir and the Legatum Center Cell phones are becoming ubiquitous, even in underdeveloped countries. This unprecedented penetration by a communications technology is clearly changing the face of the developing world for the better -- in some cases, in ways that not even the most visionary leaders anticipated. Here's our top 10 list of what the technology does for people living in developing nations: 1. Improves profits for farmers and business owners 2. Facilitates a consumer society 3. Provides less expensive access to communication 4. Replaces the Internet for those who cannot afford computers 5. Makes banking services accessible 6. Circumvents the frustrations of other infrastructure 7. Improves public health 8. Boosts national productivity 9. Helps vulnerable populations cope with natural disasters 10. Creates new jobs and business opportunities details at: http://dsc.discovery.com/technology/tech-10/cell-phones-help-nations.html via legatum.mit.edu   Posted via web from Just A Blog!