The lecture focuses on identifying frameworks for discussing multimedia and politics. It discusses Habermas' ideal speech situation theory and compares it to works like The Matrix, Panopticon and Plato's Cave. It also summarizes George Orwell's 1984, focusing on the dystopian world of constant war and strict government control through propaganda. Finally, it discusses theories around collective action, social contracts and how new technologies may impact cooperation and governance.
The Mobile Money Opportunity - MMU presentation - ASEAN-EU Business Summit - ...Simone di Castri
Mobile money services are expanding rapidly around the world. There are now 150 live mobile money services in 73 countries, with 40 new services launching in 2012 alone. These services have 82 million registered users and 30 million active users, moving $4.6 billion per month. Some countries now have more mobile money accounts than bank accounts. Mobile money is transforming access to financial services in developing nations by leveraging the ubiquity of mobile phones.
Simone Di Castri CGAP Microfinance Regulation And Supervision Presentat...Simone di Castri
Microfinance regulation and supervision was discussed. The document addressed terminology used in microfinance, different institutional frameworks, and policies and approaches to regulation. It noted the diversity of financial services and providers in microfinance. Effective regulation aims to balance objectives like financial stability, innovation, and consumer protection.
The document summarizes a meeting of the Consumer Empowerment and Market Conduct working group from the Alliance for Financial Inclusion. Key points:
- 18 member organizations from countries like Malaysia, Mexico, and Kenya established the working group and drafted foundational documents.
- The working group identified 4 priority areas and agreed to conduct a member survey. They also set up subgroups and coordination.
- At their second meeting in Mexico, members presented preliminary survey results, discussed financial consumer protection principles, and made plans to finalize documents and work plans.
- The working group aims to promote evidence-based consumer protection policies and develop guidelines to support members' policymaking.
The document provides guidance for STA Explorers, who are travelers that book trips with STA Travel and share their experiences on social media. It encourages explorers to blog regularly about their STA Travel booking experiences, trips, and reviews using various social media tools. Explorers are also encouraged to interact with other explorers online, tag content with #STA Travel, and have fun sharing their multimedia travel experiences.
The lecture focuses on identifying frameworks for discussing multimedia and politics. It discusses Habermas' ideal speech situation theory and compares it to works like The Matrix, Panopticon and Plato's Cave. It also summarizes George Orwell's 1984, focusing on the dystopian world of constant war and strict government control through propaganda. Finally, it discusses theories around collective action, social contracts and how new technologies may impact cooperation and governance.
The Mobile Money Opportunity - MMU presentation - ASEAN-EU Business Summit - ...Simone di Castri
Mobile money services are expanding rapidly around the world. There are now 150 live mobile money services in 73 countries, with 40 new services launching in 2012 alone. These services have 82 million registered users and 30 million active users, moving $4.6 billion per month. Some countries now have more mobile money accounts than bank accounts. Mobile money is transforming access to financial services in developing nations by leveraging the ubiquity of mobile phones.
Simone Di Castri CGAP Microfinance Regulation And Supervision Presentat...Simone di Castri
Microfinance regulation and supervision was discussed. The document addressed terminology used in microfinance, different institutional frameworks, and policies and approaches to regulation. It noted the diversity of financial services and providers in microfinance. Effective regulation aims to balance objectives like financial stability, innovation, and consumer protection.
The document summarizes a meeting of the Consumer Empowerment and Market Conduct working group from the Alliance for Financial Inclusion. Key points:
- 18 member organizations from countries like Malaysia, Mexico, and Kenya established the working group and drafted foundational documents.
- The working group identified 4 priority areas and agreed to conduct a member survey. They also set up subgroups and coordination.
- At their second meeting in Mexico, members presented preliminary survey results, discussed financial consumer protection principles, and made plans to finalize documents and work plans.
- The working group aims to promote evidence-based consumer protection policies and develop guidelines to support members' policymaking.
The document provides guidance for STA Explorers, who are travelers that book trips with STA Travel and share their experiences on social media. It encourages explorers to blog regularly about their STA Travel booking experiences, trips, and reviews using various social media tools. Explorers are also encouraged to interact with other explorers online, tag content with #STA Travel, and have fun sharing their multimedia travel experiences.
VSUG Day 2010 Summer - Using ADO.NET Entity FrameworkAtsushi Fukui
This presentataion slide describes Microsoft.NET Framework 4 ADO.NET Entity Framework and was used for VSUG Day 2010 Summer in Japan.
VSUG (Visual Studio Users Group)
Evaluación de matemáticas segundo trimestre primer añomackena
Este documento contiene una evaluación de matemáticas del segundo trimestre para un estudiante. Incluye problemas de suma, resta, multiplicación y ordenación de números, así como actividades de colorear figuras geométricas y ponerles nombres. El estudiante debe completar los ejercicios resueltos y las operaciones faltantes.
Bending Stresses are important in the design of beams from strength point of view. The present source gives an idea on theory and problems in bending stresses.
VSUG Day 2010 Summer - Using ADO.NET Entity FrameworkAtsushi Fukui
This presentataion slide describes Microsoft.NET Framework 4 ADO.NET Entity Framework and was used for VSUG Day 2010 Summer in Japan.
VSUG (Visual Studio Users Group)
Evaluación de matemáticas segundo trimestre primer añomackena
Este documento contiene una evaluación de matemáticas del segundo trimestre para un estudiante. Incluye problemas de suma, resta, multiplicación y ordenación de números, así como actividades de colorear figuras geométricas y ponerles nombres. El estudiante debe completar los ejercicios resueltos y las operaciones faltantes.
Bending Stresses are important in the design of beams from strength point of view. The present source gives an idea on theory and problems in bending stresses.