It depends: technology is one tool which may be used to make a positive impact, but in the absence of other changes, technology alone will not alleviate poverty. One Laptop Per Child (http://laptopfoundation.org/index.shtml), a recent initiative implemented in cooperation with schools and or governments in developing countries, has captured a lot of attention. The gist of this project is to donate or provide at a low cost basic laptop computers to children in developing countries. The goal certainly an admirable one is to "stimulate local grassroots initiatives designed to enhance and sust...
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