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Waking up to a laptop revolution
From grand infrastructure projects to small grassroots initiatives in education, technology is bringing about change in the developing world.
Building bridges over the skills gap
How companies came to realise they had to become involved in basic education in the developing world.
Africa entrepreneurs make the most of home advantage
A wealth of ideas and local knowledge is trying to overcome hurdles.
The powerful appeal of something for nothing
In places where a Windows software licence costs more than the average monthly wage, the appeal of free software becomes extremely powerful.
Banks are exploring online channels for a share of the pie
Realising that it is impossible to create a branch-based model to compete against focused non-bank players, banks are using technology to provide alternative distribution channels.
Jean-Philippe Curtois, Microsoft: In search of mouseless markets
Ben King asks Jean-Philippe Curtois about the technology giant’s policies towards poor countries.
Late adopters leapfrog ahead of the west
By investing in the latest tools, developing nations send a message to the world and help business grow.
Overhaul enhances Sri Lanka’s standing in the world
Rekha Menon looks at how modernising the country’s payments infrastructure has had benefits going far beyond efficiency and security.
Broadband network is envy of the west
Geoff Nairn on Macedonia’s transformation from poverty to the forefront of technology.
