poverty

The UN Sets Historic Targets for Global Connectivity

It’s no longer enough to just say people “need to be connected to the internet.” We require clear targets, especially since 2.9 billion people remain offline. So now the ITU and the UN Sec-General’s office...

Rwanda’s New Medical School Reflects its Values and Aspirations

Rwanda has achieved some of the most dramatic gains in health and poverty-reduction in the world. This small, landlocked African country has developed a primary health-care system with near-universal access to clinical care and insurance....

Davos 2015: Colombia Information Minister Diego Vega on Alleviating Poverty

Diego Vega, Colombia's minister for information and communication technologies, visits Hub Culture at the World Economic Forum Davos 2015. Vega speaks about the impact technology plays in alleviating poverty in his country.