Monthly Archives: April 2005

What does WiMax mean for development

Intel has announced its WiMax products and other companies are quickly following suit. WiMax is wireless networking that offers speeds up to 70 Mbps with close to 50 kilometer range. In contrast, WiFi, the most widely used wireless networking technology, … Continue reading

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E-finance and leapfrogging

In a World Bank discussion paper titled “E-Finance in Emerging Markets: Is Leapfrogging Possible?” (Stijn Claessens, Thomas Glaessner, and Daniela Klingebiel, 2001) the authors analyse the technological and policy needs to promote electronic financial services. The paper is representative of … Continue reading

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