It supports countless small experimental projects that build internal support from the ground-up and launch quickly in prototype to gauge user reaction.

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In an effort to answer this question, a cluster of Aga Khan Foundation-supported child-to-child experimental projects in India where studied by three Indian research institutes.

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Most of these projects have been experimental, and a few have been conceived as long-term architectures that will withstand the test of time as new channels emerge.

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Plenty of trophy projects, which involve experimental public-private partnerships are not making money and face uncertain rules.

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Among the projects started by his foundation was an experimental school in one of Miami's poorest districts.

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The summit, "Charting New Directions for a New Millennium: Y2K Templates, " will feature nationally recognized speakers and enable information technology professionals to discuss and share new or experimental initiatives that changed business practices as a result of Year 2000 projects.

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