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Biometrics & finger-printing successfully combat Tuberculosis

Using low-cost biometric technology, Operation ASHA (Hope in Hindi), has been able to successfully monitor and track TB patients in the slums of India. To ensure compliance with strict TB medication regimes, ASHA enters the finger-prints of patients into a biometric device. At the end of the day ASHA then prints out a list of patients who missed [...]

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Soda Bottles + Water = LIGHT

Soda Bottles + Water = LIGHT isanglitrongliwanag.org Isang Litrong Liwanag is run by the Philippines’ MyShelter Foundation, which was in turn established by social entrepreneur Illac Diaz. The group was founded to promote social enterprise, appropriate technology and alternative construction in the region.

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Welcome to TechDevelopment

Welcome to TechDevelopment  TechDevelopment.com is a new website that brings you the most cutting edge news on technologies for the developing world.

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