THE SCIENCE OF DOING GOOD.
- Resource Type
- Article
- Authors
- Fink, Sheri
- Source
- Scientific American. Nov2007, Vol. 297 Issue 5, p98-106. 8p.
- Subject
- *TECHNOLOGICAL innovations
*NONGOVERNMENTAL organizations
*PHILANTHROPISTS
*TELECOMMUNICATION systems
*HUMANITARIAN assistance
DEVELOPING countries
- Language
- ISSN
- 0036-8733
The article explains how technological innovations and an increase in information have helped relief efforts in developing countries to be more efficient and effective. These techniques help aid workers to better serve those who require assistance. The technology provides information in areas with little infrastructure and order. INSETS: ASAP FOR SOS;A POLL UNDER FIRE;STANDARDS OF CARE.