Tag: rural development

Google's Internet Balloon Concept "Project Loon" Bursts, But Alternative Tech Offers Solutions

Written by Mark Newton, 04-02-2021

Google has decided to abandon Project Loon - their ambitious plan to bring the internet to rural areas via giant floating balloons. But while this project shuts down, experiments with alternative solutions to the digital divide continue. Read on

Energy

Breakthrough in Thermoelectricity Generates Power Using the Cold of the Night Sky

Written by Mark Newton, 26-08-2020

The heat that reaches the Earth from space has long been used to generate electricity, but can the concept work in reverse? Read on

Energy

New Study Shows Digital Tech Can Help Mini-Grids Bring Truly Sustainable Energy to Remote Areas

Written by Jasmina Schmidt, 11-03-2020

For many people living in rural areas around the globe, micro-grids are a lifeline, the only reliable source of power. A new study has shown that upgrading those grids with the help of digital tech could help make that power greener, more reliable and more sustainable than ever before. Read on

Development

SuperTower: How Floating Balloons Could Replace Mobile Phone Towers

Written by Jasmina Schmidt, 30-08-2018

Loon, Google’s internet balloon project, gets a competitor: The Altaeros Supertower will provide fast, mobile broadband services in rural, hard-to-reach areas. Read on

Development

Google's Internet Balloons To Take Flight Over Rural Kenya

Written by Mark Newton, 25-07-2018

A Google operated project to deliver internet access to remote locations is soon to become a reality for farmers in Kenya. Read on

A village that plants 111 trees for every girl born in Rajasthan

Recommended by Ajay Pal Singh Chabba, 12-04-2013

In an atmosphere where every morning, our newspapers greet us with stories of girls being tormented, raped, killed or treated like a doormat in one way or another, trust India's “village republics” to bring in some good news from time to time. To source

India Shining needs Sustainable Rural Development

Recommended by Ajay Pal Singh Chabba, 06-04-2012

India’s economy is growing presently at the rate of 10% per annum. This means that we will double up all the inputs in 7 years. Thus by 2011 we will double the consumption of petroleum products, electricity, food and other commodities to keep this growth rate. Last year we imported about Rs. To source

National Conference on Sustainable rural development in India,Ajmer

Recommended by Ajay Pal Singh Chabba, 20-02-2012

In this conference discussions would be held towards synergizing shared concerns for Sustained and Inclusive Development. Exchanges at this national forum would lead to understanding and insights of underlying issues of Sustainable Growth. To source

Villgro Innovations Foundation invites applications for its 2011 Fellowship

Recommended by Jenny Louise Becker, 08-05-2011

The Villgro Fellowship is a one year program that builds social leaders. The program has been established by Villgro in lines with its mission of empowering rural development by identifying and incubating innovative social enterprises. In the last 3 years, 14 Villgro Fellows have brought sustainable change in the lives of the rural poor. To source

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