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Microsoft’s Networked Approach To Accelerating Social Change Through Technology

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Take for example deploying 200 sensors throughout the Brazilian rainforest to measure and visualize the effects of climate change. One theme he touched on that resonated throughout the day is how Microsoft is working with networks and partners to leverage it’s financial, technical, and social change commitment.

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Don’t Be Fooled by Abstract Jargon: Internet Governance and ICT Policy

Tech Soup

It is themed “Internet as a catalyst for change: access, development, freedoms, and innovation.” Net neutrality has been enshrined in law in the Netherlands and Chile. The 6th Internet Governance Forum will soon bring multiple stakeholders to Kenya to discuss key policy and governance issues. Not convinced yet?

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Preparing for the Next Disaster: The Future of #crisisdata

NTEN

On January 12, 2010, I didn't personally experience the major earthquake that hit Haiti, but I was forever changed by it. He also commented on the empowering nature of social media and its ability to let one individual change reality. and it changes all our understanding of a situation immediately." Now they have the tools.

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The Global Fund for Women: An Interview with Kavita Ramdas

Have Fun - Do Good

For them, that was a measure of change and a measure of impact. KR: Well, I think people like yourself who work in the media, and who are journalists and who blog, can do a great job of telling the story of why investing in women is such a remarkable way of making change in the world.

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