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World Service,12 Feb 2001,23 mins

Can the information revolution save the world?

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Could IT be the catalyst that helps propel developing economies and societies. Some claim information technology is the most significant advance in society since the birth of modern industry. In developing countries IT is being seen as a catalyst that could help provide transparent government as well as economic development via less bureaucracy. The programme looks at digital initiatives from around the world.

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