Fw: Technology for Development: Case studies from BoP

my buzz & my blog "When you do the common things in life in an uncommon way, you will command the attention of the world." George Washington Carver What is Social Entrepreneurship? Statement of Faith You can find other "Market with Meaning" but you definitely want to see "Profit with Purpose". I personally "Believe in Kingdom Transformation" because I know there is only ONE "Life for Significant". my facebook  &  my twitter  &  my linkedin --- 2011年4月21日 星期四，Beyond Profit <ritika@beyondprofit.com> 寫道﹕ 寄件人: Beyond Profit <ritika@beyondprofit.com> 主題: Technology for Development: Case studies from BoP 收件人: incubator.hou@gmail.com 日期: 2011年4月21日,星期四,下午10:48 Having trouble viewing this email? Click here http://beyondprofit.com/           Beyond Profit E-Magazine April 21 - May 4, 2011   Welcome to Issue 16   Download PDF      35% discount for   Beyond Profit subscribers at Sankalp Forum 2011. Use the code 'BPSANKALP2011'   to avail this offer.    REGISTER NOW Quick Links Subscribe to E-Magazine Contribute Beyond Profit Team Advertise Contact Us COVER STORY      Top Up the World   Mobile phones have been able to reach areas of developing countries that other technologies have not because of the unique pre-paid model. See how this can be used for development. ALSO IN THIS ISSUE    Face-to-Face Beyond Profit spoke to HarVa Founder and Chairman Ajay Chaturvedi about harnessing value for self-sustainability in rural India.     Top 5 Mobile money is seen by many as a way to leapfrog traditional banking and provide billions access to finance. See five countries that are leading the way.      Data  How are technology access and availability changing South Asia? A look at Internet usage in India and mobile phone access in Bangladesh.       Case Study Million of infants die of hypothermia a year, but a traditional incubator can cost up to US$20,000. Embrace plans to launch a warmer that costs just 1% of this.     Spotlight India's UID initiative aims to collect demographic data of its residents and provide them with proof of identity, but it can also provide a great starting point for mobile money.      Eye On Sameer Segal, Founder and CEO of Artoo, explains why high-end technology, such as the iPhone, doesn't have to just be for the rich. In fact, such technology can aid development.   Beyond Profit (www.beyondprofit.com) is a leading publication focused on social enterprise and development innovation in South Asia. The magazine sparks "beyond profit" thinking in the hopes that the reader will make change--either by starting an enterprise or by investing time or capital in fostering new development approaches.       This e-magazine is brought to you by Intellecap - a social investment advisory firm providing services to the for-profit development sector in areas such as microfinance, water, energy and education. Forward email This email was sent to incubator.hou@gmail.com by ritika@beyondprofit.com |   Update Profile/Email Address | Instant removal with SafeUnsubscribe™ | Privacy Policy. Intellecap | 512, Palm Spring, Link Road | Malad (West) | Mumbai | 400064 | India