That means that they will be stuck with GSM, and they will miss out on the next wave of mobile development and the economic development it could promote, especially if 3G becomes dominant in the developed world.

BBC: Laptop with 3G card

It calls for drug policies based on methods empirically proven to reduce crime and promote economic and social development.

BBC: Global war on drugs 'has failed' say former leaders

However, given the changes in the indigenous people's way of life and traditional education, due to economic development, urbanisation and the transformation of livelihood practices, it is now imperative to promote and particularly target women with community education programmes in order to enhance their capacity to effectively function in the emerging socioeconomic environment.

UNESCO: Alternative Community Education Programme (ACEP)