Digital Nepal - for iPod/iPhone Podcast

Digital Nepal - for iPod/iPhone

The Open University
Nepal is one of the poorest countries in the world, so just how has it managed to develop a wireless network and promote innovation? This collection explores how Nepal has developed its digital technological infrastructure, how it is still developing from a complex political background and gives a sense of how different cultures around the world relate to digital technology. The videos look at the country's recent history, with particular focus on education, health, language and the economy. This material forms part of The Open University course TU100 My digital life.
Nepal: Wireless network innovator
Dr. Mahabir Pun explains how he brought internet connections and communication systems to rural villages in Nepal.
Mar 15, 2012
3 min
Transcript -- Nepal: Wireless network innovator
Dr. Mahabir Pun explains how he brought internet connections and communication systems to rural villages in Nepal.
Mar 15, 2012
Telemedicine
A look at how video conferencing provides medical support doctor's in Nepal, as it enables real-time communications.
Mar 15, 2012
2 min
Transcript -- Telemedicine
A look at how video conferencing provides medical support doctor's in Nepal, as it enables real-time communications.
Mar 15, 2012
Educational divides
This video focusses on the education system in Nepal and highlights several problems with it.
Mar 15, 2012
2 min
Transcript -- Educational divides
This video focusses on the education system in Nepal and highlights several problems with it.
Mar 15, 2012
Access to technology
Focussing on how many areas of Nepal have limited access to technologies and the media.
Mar 15, 2012
3 min
Transcript -- Access to technology
Focussing on how many areas of Nepal have limited access to technologies and the media.
Mar 15, 2012
Language and technology
Is digital technology contributing to the erosion of many of the world's languages?
Mar 15, 2012
5 min
Transcript -- Language and technology
Is digital technology contributing to the erosion of many of the world's languages?
Mar 15, 2012
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