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SUMMARY:&quot\;Would You Prefer a Mobile Phone or a Toilet?&quot\; - Dr Da
 vid Grimshaw (Head of International Programme - New Technologies\, Practic
 al Action)\, Professor Geoff Walsham (University of Cambridge\, Judge Busi
 ness School)\, Dr Allam Ahmed (University of Sussex) and Dr Shoba Arun (Ma
 nchester Metropolitan University
DTSTART:20091026T193000Z
DTEND:20091026T210000Z
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CONTACT:Jennifer Molloy
DESCRIPTION:\nTechnology has been touted as the panacea for the challenges
  facing developing countries. However\, with limited resources\, there is 
 a need to prioritise and economise. Should we focus technological R&D on a
 ffordable basic infrastructure\, or would it be more expedient to haul com
 munities out of poverty "on the end of an ethernet cable"? \n\nThis interd
 isciplinary event will examine case studies of technological advancement i
 n the Third World\, evaluate the socioeconomic impact of these and discuss
  future possibilities. Refreshments will be available after the talk and Q
 &A session.\n\nPanel: \nDr David Grimshaw (Head of International Programme
  - New Technologies\, Practical Action)\nProfessor Geoff Walsham (Universi
 ty of Cambridge\, Judge Business School)\nDr Allam Ahmed (University of Su
 ssex) \nDr Shoba Arun (Manchester Metropolitan University).
LOCATION:McCrum Lecture Theatre (behind the Eagle pub)
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