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Making Farming Easier Through Agriculture Extension Services

Making Farming Easier Through Agriculture Extension Services

Published on: Oct 02 2015 by Denise Phelps - 1 Comment
There are numerous demands on a farmer’s time and the complex decisions needed to manage their work and businesses. The panelists at the “Future of Ag Extension...
4 Tips on How to Engage Farmers Using Communication Technologies

4 Tips on How to Engage Farmers Using Communication Technologies

Published on: Aug 10 2015 by Denise Phelps - 1 Comment
The focus of the ICTforAg conference session, “The Five Sexy Tools for Food Tech” was an analysis of how to use some simple tech in an effective way. I learned...
Are Conservation Drones Militarizing Wildlife Parks?

Are Conservation Drones Militarizing Wildlife Parks?

Published on: Jun 05 2015 by Denise Phelps - Comments Off on Are Conservation Drones Militarizing Wildlife Parks?
Conservation organizations are ahead of other development sectors in incorporating drones into programs. Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs or “drones”) are being...
5 Unanswered Questions on Expanding Digital Economies in Developing Countries

5 Unanswered Questions on Expanding Digital Economies in Developing Countries

Published on: May 11 2015 by Denise Phelps - Comments Off on 5 Unanswered Questions on Expanding Digital Economies in Developing Countries
Recently, the Technology Salon in Washington DC asked if Digital Economies Will Empower or Enslave the Next 4 Billion Mobile Users? While there was a general recognition...
How To Ethically Use Drones in International Development?

How To Ethically Use Drones in International Development?

Published on: Jan 09 2015 by Denise Phelps - Comments Off on How To Ethically Use Drones in International Development?
Drones use in humanitarian and international development projects are controversial. Reflecting this reality, the recently released UN policy brief cautions practitioners...
Will Google and Facebook Drive the Drone Agenda in International Development?

Will Google and Facebook Drive the Drone Agenda in International Development?

Published on: Dec 09 2014 by Denise Phelps - Comments Off on Will Google and Facebook Drive the Drone Agenda in International Development?
Working in ICT4D, you are reminded again and again that there is no “magic bullet” of development. Yet as each new technology emerges there is a flood of programs...