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Innovation to Sales to Googl

Cheikh Diakhate — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 19:31:50 -0400

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Google

S. Lugert — Tue, 17 Jul 2007 13:35:04 -0400

It is really impressive. Google is a really innovative Company. If they continue like this, they will stay on top for sure.

Most Relevant Mashup Done To Date

Lafayette Howell — Sun, 15 Jul 2007 21:34:28 -0400

There are many mashups technologists are doing with mapping technology that are quite interesting. This map is arguably one of the most relevant and useful of those out there. For an extensive list you can see what is taking place at http://www.programmableweb.com/matrix. The potential application for this is very exciting and should be quite relevant for mult-nationals, NGOs and entrepreneurs. What is troubling, however, is the number of red indicators in regions that most need economic help to accelerate economic development and empowerment. This mashup provides a terrific conversation for strategic prioritization and how regions can learn from each other. Well done.

Doing Business Meets Google Maps

Rob Katz — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 12:31:16 -0400

We've talked a lot about the excellent Doing Business reports that the World Bank Group produces every year. A quick reminder:

The Doing Business database provides objective measures of business regulations and their enforcement. The Doing Business indicators are comparable across 175 economies. They indicate the regulatory costs of business and can be used to analyze specific regulations that enhance or constrain investment, productivity, and growth.

Well, they've taken it a step further. In partnership with Google and Google Maps, the Doing Business web site now features a link to a mash-up of the Doing Business indicators on a map of the world. You can scroll around and get a great idea about regional trends. Clicking on an individual balloon seamlessly transitions into a pop-up with the Doing Business data. There are even special balloons for the top 10 reformers of last year.

This is a great example of how free and/or open-source technologies can be used to make the case for pro-business policy reforms. And frankly, it just looks good and runs well. You should check it out, bookmark it, and share it with your friends.

Via Development Gateway.