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22 September 2009

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Stories from 22 September 2009

Africa: Will technophobia crash the ICT party?

Written by John Liebhardt · Sub-Saharan Africa
The Future of ICT for Development

With the growing influence of ICT for development, can fear of technology and misunderstanding of its uses disproportionally affect the developing world? Here are a few examples of initiatives to combat technophobia in Africa.

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Mobile-empowered to serve you better

Written by Aparna Ray · South Asia
The Future of ICT for Development

The mobile phone has grown to be a tool that enables, farmers, small traders and service providers to take information-based decisions, thereby leading to their economic empowerment

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Oman: Eid on Twitter

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Written by Riyadh Al Balushi · Middle East & North Africa

(Photo credits: alucard187) Oman celebrated the first day of Eid al Fitr yesterday, a day after most of its neighboring Gulf states. The celebration, which culminates the end of Ramadan...

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Guatemala: The Activism of Massacre Survivor Jesús Tecú

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Written by Renata Avila · Latin America

Jesús Tecú survived the Río Negro Massacre in Guatemala. Since then, he has worked as an advocate for the Achí Maya indigenous community. However, Tecú still is under threat, as he received a call from an extortionist.

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Gabon: Opposition Continues to Fight Election Result

Written by Jennifer Brea · Sub-Saharan Africa

Gabon's political opposition present a united front against the August election results, which handed the son of former dictator Omar Bongo the presidency. Politicians and citizens alike speak out against France's meddling in the country's politics.

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South Asia: Celebrating Eid-Ul-Fitr

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Written by Rezwan · South Asia

Yesterday Muslims in many South Asian countries celebrated Eid-ul-Fitr marking the end of Ramadan, the holy month of fasting. Many bloggers exchanged greetings and shared their rituals and traditions.

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MENA: Thanks “Khawater” from Japan

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Written by Eman AbdElRahman · Middle East & North Africa

Television viewers across the Arab world were in for a treat this Ramadan, with the airing of a special programme on Japan. In its fifth season, Khawater (Thoughts) visited Japan, where a young Saudi preacher Ahmed Al Shugairy explained the Japanese success story to Arab and Muslim viewers. Here are some blogger reactions to the one month show.

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Egypt: Will Farouk Hosni be Unesco's Next Director General ?

Written by Marwa Rakha · Middle East & North Africa

Egypt's culture minister Farouk Hosny is vying for Unesco's top post. Marwa Rakha sums up the reactions of bloggers towards this nomination and the election process.

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Philippines: National Artist Under Surveillance

Written by Karlo Mikhail Mongaya · East Asia

The Philippine Navy recently confirmed that the man caught stalking the home of Bienvenido Lumbera, a prizewinning poet, dramatist, literary critic, and National Artist on September 17 was one of its personnel carrying out a surveillance training exercise.

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