Mapping
New mangrove forest mapping tool puts conservation in reach of coastal communities
Mangroves provide a range of benefits, including protection from storms and the prevention of coastal erosion
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People & Culture
Getting connected in Myanmar
After years of falling behind the rest of Asia in information and communications technology, Myanmar is quickly catching up
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The digital divide between Myanmar and the rest of Asia was once wide, but as Niki Wilson reports, concerted efforts are helping close that gap and connect the country to the rest of the region — and the world. Part of an ongoing series of stories about innovative projects in the developing world, a partnership between the International Development Research Centre and Canadian Geographic.
Visit the Charting Change website to read Getting connected in Myanmar .
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