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May, 2010

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Stories from May, 2010

5 May 2010

Technology for Transparency in China

Written by Carrie Yang · East Asia
Technology for Transparency Network

Some recent online projects promoting greater civic engagement and government accountability reflect the emerging power of the middle class and the democratic influence from outside of China. However, while the country undergoes a fundamental shift in how information is spread and controlled, the power of Chinese authorities in regulating communication and participation should never be under-estimated.

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Iran: 126,000 Fans Cheer Mousavi's Opposition Facebook Group

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Written by Fred Petrossian · Middle East & North Africa

Iranian opposition leader Mir-Hussein Mousavi's Facebook group has more than 126,000 fans. Hamid Tehrani speaks to the founder of the group and discusses the impact of citizen media on the Iranian political front.

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Philippines: Labor Day 2010

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Written by Karlo Mikhail Mongaya · East Asia

Workers of the world celebrated International Labor Day on May 1. In the Philippines, thousands of workers marched on the streets to demand higher wages and better working conditions as the government held job fairs and moved the official labor day holiday to May 3.

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Pakistan: A Nuclear Power Facing a Grave Energy Crisis

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Written by Ammar Yasir · South Asia

Pakistan is deemed as a nuclear power but the country is currently facing an immense power and energy shortage. Bloggers assess the situation.

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Technology for Transparency, Civic Engagement and Accountability in Latin America

Written by Renata Avila · Latin America
Technology for Transparency Network

Latin America has a long history of corruption, organized crime, and impunity. However, the region also has a mature civil society and dozens of technology projects that are poised to disrupt the status quo if they are able to attract more offline participation.

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4 May 2010

Ecuador: Social Groups March in Celebration of Labor Day

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Written by Milton Ramirez · Latin America

Like many countries around the world, Ecuadorians commemorated International Worker's Day on May 1st. This day has historically been a day where workers in the country have pushed for better working conditions, ever since it was officially made a national holiday in 1915.

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