Iqbal Quadir: The power of the mobile phone to end poverty

ecatny — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 09:21:29 -0700

Why does poverty still exist despite decades of development aid? In this talk, Iqbal Quadir explains why "aid does damages: because it empowers authorities instead of people," and advocates a new approach to development from below, "by the people for the people." His own experience as a child in Bangladesh and later a banker in New York brought him to realize that "connectivity is productivity" -- and that a simple cell phone has enormous power. Now his telecom company, GrameenPhone, offers service to most of rural Bangladesh, creating new opportunities by connecting villages to the world.

Is Iran a threat?

Tina — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 20:06:45 -0700

Eric Margolis [contributing editor for The American Conservative and Sun Media]discusses his opinion that there is no real threat of any nuclear attacks against the US from Iran.

The Real News

Enemies of Happiness Film Trailer

Krillian — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 13:20:00 -0700

Asia Central

Iqbal Quadir: The power of the mobile phone to end poverty

Is Iran a threat?

Enemies of Happiness Film Trailer