Technology for the underpriviledged

Next Generation Communications: Next up in Internet evolution – servicing the illiterate among us, is an interesting article and provokes a lot of thoughts on a variety of issues. No doubt education is key in eradicating poverty but it is also important to makes sure that basic needs are met, especially that of hunger, habitat and access to clean water. Once that is done the poor will be more motivated to go to school regularly. I think there are a myriad of technologies available to improve the educational experience. What we need is more will on the part of the society and the governments. Having said that I believe governments in developing countries (or donor countries to them) should strive to make available wherever possible devices like the 100$ laptop and as the author rightly points out cheap mp3 players with audio lessons.