http://www.itworld.com/taxonomy/term/2078/all xx http://www.itworld.com/mobile-amp-wireless/55854/mobile-it-helps-conservationists-get-message Information and communication technologies (ICTs) are regularly touted as holding great potential to enhance the work of nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), working for positive social and environmental change around the world. With many NGOs working in difficult and challenging conditions, any technology that enables improved communication is sure to be welcomed. However, while the development community has traditionally been quick to grasp emerging technologies -- mobiles in particular -- the same cannot be said for their conservation counterparts. http://www.itworld.com/mobile-amp-wireless/55854/mobile-it-helps-conservationists-get-message#comments Mobile & wireless Tech & society Opinion conservation environment Wed, 08 Oct 2008 15:47:21 -0400 ITworld staff 55854 at http://www.itworld.com