Technology and Developing Nations: Meeting a Critical Need

fyi ...

http://smartenterpriseexchange.com/community/strategy/blog/2011/08/10/technology-and-developing-nations-meeting-a-critical-need

I would take it one step further and say that technology can be and is an enabler, to lift people out of poverty, for the whole eco-system surrounding a poor person in the developing world.

Microfinance is just one example, others being using technology to improve distribution of medicines, health, to improve access to clean water, education, sanitation, etc.