AirJaldiAirJaldi is a unique combination of high-tech, low-cost, and socially progressive thinking. Based out of Dharamshala, in the Himalayas, it combines long-range wireless with solar power to serve mountain communities. They have also set up a training center.
Unreasonable People: The Power of Social Entrepreneurs | A good overview of social entrepreneurship. The site nextbillion.net has many other interesting articles of this sort.
Mobile communication is revolutionizing economic and social development in rural IndiaThis is a good article on practical benefits from using cell phones in developing countries.
Its commissioned by Nokia, so the conclusions are not a great surprise, but still, there are some numbers here that give substance to the problem.
