Disruptive Leadership

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Do public/private global initiatives make a difference?

Dec.19, 2009 in Digital Divide, Education, Emerging Markets, PCs, Strategy

Over the last five years, the public and private sectors have introduced a plethora of initiatives aimed at bridging the digital divide and bringing computers to underserved markets.
Intel launched the World Ahead program in 2006, a sweeping initiative to encompass all activities Intel was driving to bridge the digital divide.  Microsoft launched Unlimited Potential in [...]

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Will the next “thought leader” please stand up? – Part 1

Apr.14, 2009 in Digital Divide, Emerging Markets, Leadership, PCs, Strategy

Four years ago, Nicholas Negroponte announced the One Laptop per Child initiative and the $100 laptop to much fanfare in Davos, Switzerland. He captured the imaginations of world leaders with promises of ultra-affordable computing for school children around the world. He talked about changing the way children learn, improving their education and ultimately [...]

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