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    01.2007 http://www.ethnologue.com

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    We believe that the diffusion of simpletechnologies and practical knowledge is

    fundamental for an autonomous andsustainable development

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    Simpletechnologiesare:-Lowcost-Localmaterials-Simpleskills/lowworkforce-Easymaintainance-EnvironmentallycompatiblePracticalknowledgeis:-fieldrelated-applicationoriented-thetransmissionofaskill

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    Chargingsystems

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    RammedEarth:Atraditonal,lowcostandecologicalconstructionway

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    Who are the potential users?

    Those who produce, employ, optimize and look forpractical informations:

    Internet users worldwide, development focusedorganizations, small companies, Universities.

    What are the benefits?

    The wide circulation of life-supporting knowledge

    The amelioration of knowledge transfer andexchange - also between organizations.

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    50% of the people in dev. countries have a mobile phone

    By 2013, it is estimated this number will raise to almost 90% (UN, 2009)

    1 from 20 African went online in 2007 (UN, 2009)

    03.2009 http://www.internetworldstats.com

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    Informationsharinganddiffusionreliesonanetworkofinstitutionsandorganisations

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    Where are we?

    -The website is online as a beta version

    -First funding money

    - Collaboration withPractical Action (ex. ITDG)International Network for Technical InformationEngineers Without Borders

    - Perspective of further funding for translations

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    Next Steps?

    - Evaluation and adaptation of the interface

    - Active content-network building

    - First communication campaign

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    StephanBisseSoftwaredeveloperMemberoftheboard

    PascalFlammerArchitectMemberoftheBoard

    AlainBelletInteractionDesignerMemberoftheBoard

    OzlemAyanArchitectMemberoftheBoard

    MaudChateletArchitectFounderCEO

    DavidZumsteinArchitectPresident

    AlessandroPalmosoInternationalRelationsExpertProgammOfficer

    MicheleMazzucchiComputerEngineerProgammer

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    The academic world is a key actor of socialbreakthrough as it leads the discovery and validationof innovative technologies for development.

    In many aspects, it is crucial that the applicableresults of its research reach their potential users.

    Could howtopedia be a tool of this dissemination?

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    Contact:Maud Chtelet: 00 41 76 422 3003

    David Zumstein: 00 41 76 570 3348

    Alessandro Palmoso: 00 41 79 224 5637

    howtopedia | [email protected] | www.howtopedia.org

    00 41 44 55 89 809 | Kyburgstrasse 29 | 8037 Zrich | Schweiz

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    Networkofinstitutionsandorganisations:

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