Larson, Richard C. & Murray, M.E. (2008). Distance learning as a tool for poverty reduction and economic development: A focus on China and Mexico. Journal of Science Education and Technology. 17 (2), 175-196. |
New insight on poverty. Hans Rosling: Proves that "the seemingly impossible is possible." Note his set of dimensions of development and the relationship among them.(19 minutes) |
Drivers of Change. Ian Goldin at TEDxASL (2013) (19 minutes). |
The good news on poverty (Yes, there's good news). Bono: 2013 (14 minutes) |
Global population growth, box by box. Hans Rosling: (10 minutes) |
Below are Hans Rosling's 5 talks on global issues. Five international development programs are featured in this series. |
NGOZI OKONJO-IWEALA: Want to help Africa? Do business here |
NANDAN NILEKANI: Ideas for India's future |
YANG LAN: The generation that's remaking China |
MELINDA GATES: Let's put birth control back on the agenda |
DALIA MOGAHED: The attitudes that sparked Arab Spring |
The list of readings provided below only scratches the surface of the literature available, especially on distance education in India. The Commonwealth of Learning website is a particularly valuable source for information on distance education initiatives in South Asia.