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title: Columbian President will use video-conferencing
date: "2002-09-09T12:00:00Z"
categories:
  - links
wp_id: 1179
description: I highlight a move toward globalization as the Colombian President adopts video-conferencing to reduce government expenses and save time. This early 2000s tech adoption represents a shift in how world leaders communicate.
keywords: [columbia, video-conferencing, globalization, government technology, digital diplomacy, cost-cutting]
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The next step to globalization. The [Columbian President will use video-conferencing](http://www.wired.com/news/politics/0,1283,54915,00.html). To cut costs and to save time.