Nokia are calling for social innovators to make mobile phone applications that help development in poor or rural areas. A few ideas so far (of course i can't actually write the code for the apps, but its an interesting idea).
Info on the standard price of goods so farmers aren't ripped off.
Peer to peer selling, so co-ops can cut out the middle man.
Have virtual networks so meetings can be arranged in the local town, or bargains can be struck before physical meetings.
Education ideas - how about linking open university with interesting modules, people can download and store info on what they want to know.
Health care - Home Doctor application called "name that disease".
Video module for people performing their own surgery.
SMS the hospital with your arrival time.
Recycling, bartering and lending system in rural areas - like gumtree or craigslist.
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