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One in three children in developing countries (193 million in total) reaches primary school age having had their brain development and education prospects impaired by malnutrition. More
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Uganda Green Computer Company, February 2009
The Uganda Green Computer Company, which has been established by the local private sector with technical assistance from UNIDO and Microsoft aims at helping to lessen the digital divide in Uganda. The video shows some of the beneficiaries of the programme who have been helped to establish or... More
Partnerships showcased at UN Web4Dev conference
The video shows highlights from the UN Web4Dev conference which was hosted by UNICEF for the first time in 2009. Issues of the appropriateness of technology for the developing world, including technological hardware, were extensively reviewed and existing and new partners took part in the debates. More
UNIDO Microsoft Partnership October 2007
This video describes a partnership initiative between UNIDO and Microsoft operating in Uganda. The initiative aims to provide IT and sustainable support to SMEs in rural areas of Uganda. More
Putting technology to work for the United Nations
This video details the use of technology in the UN Foundation/ Vodafone partnership. More
Thomson Reuters provides information for farmers in India over mobile phones
The video shows CEO of Thomson Reuters Tom Glocer talking about Project Market Light, which provides useful information to farmers in India by mobile phone. More
Bill Gates speaks of Microsoft's new initiatives in Africa in support of the BCTA
Bill Gates talks of the importance of social responsibilities in business and outlines Microsoft's developments in Africa. More