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Lessons From a MERL Tech Confessional: It’s All About Assumptions

Lessons From a MERL Tech Confessional: It’s All About Assumptions

Published on: Oct 31 2016 by Guest Writer - Comments Off on Lessons From a MERL Tech Confessional: It’s All About Assumptions
It’s been said that good science is the art of getting less wrong over time. Maybe the same principle applies to the use of technology for monitoring, evaluation,...
How Do We Make Open Data Useful in East Africa?

How Do We Make Open Data Useful in East Africa?

Published on: Oct 26 2016 by Guest Writer - Comments Off on How Do We Make Open Data Useful in East Africa?
“What is the use of open data that makes it relevant for everyone?” This candid question was raised at the East Africa Open Data Fest held in Nairobi in August....
How to Mine All Your Existing M&E Data Without Breaking the Bank

How to Mine All Your Existing M&E Data Without Breaking the Bank

Published on: Oct 24 2016 by Guest Writer - Comments Off on How to Mine All Your Existing M&E Data Without Breaking the Bank
A common challenge faced by organizations in a world where information systems are changing rapidly is a large amount of data that is not easily accessible. The...
What is the Matthew Effect on Khan Academy in India?

What is the Matthew Effect on Khan Academy in India?

Published on: Oct 20 2016 by Guest Writer - 3 Comments
Many scholars have identified an interesting phenomenon that manifests when introducing educational technology to populations in developing countries. The Matthew...
Three Factors to Make Your ICTforAg Efforts More Effective

Three Factors to Make Your ICTforAg Efforts More Effective

Published on: Oct 19 2016 by Guest Writer - Comments Off on Three Factors to Make Your ICTforAg Efforts More Effective
I am an optimistic skeptic of ICT4D and ICTforAg. The potential role of ICT in Development is obvious, but we often seem to be overselling the current reality. Donors...
We Need to Ask the Difficult Questions About Collaboration and Collective Impact

We Need to Ask the Difficult Questions About Collaboration and Collective Impact

Published on: Oct 17 2016 by Guest Writer - Comments Off on We Need to Ask the Difficult Questions About Collaboration and Collective Impact
  No single organization can solve the challenges that the international development sector addresses. Collectively, we can achieve a lot more. Collaboration is...
Should the Principles of Digital Development be Agile?

Should the Principles of Digital Development be Agile?

Published on: Oct 13 2016 by Guest Writer - Comments Off on Should the Principles of Digital Development be Agile?
Recently, Abt Associates endorsed the “Principles of Digital Development.” These nine principles have been widely adopted by international development funders...
9 Tricks for Hacking Google Sheets for Better M&E

9 Tricks for Hacking Google Sheets for Better M&E

Published on: Oct 10 2016 by Guest Writer - Comments Off on 9 Tricks for Hacking Google Sheets for Better M&E
Google Sheets can be a powerful tool for real-time monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning. But how can you optimize your setup to work with data that is...
Ranking the 6 Problems with ICT4D Product Rankings

Ranking the 6 Problems with ICT4D Product Rankings

Published on: Oct 06 2016 by Guest Writer - 1 Comment
I still remember how excited I was, the first time that FrontlineSMS got asked to participate in a “How to Choose the Right Tool for You,” technology product...
A Practical Guide for Engaging with Mobile Network Operators to Improve mHealth Outcomes

A Practical Guide for Engaging with Mobile Network Operators to Improve mHealth Outcomes

Published on: Oct 05 2016 by Guest Writer - Comments Off on A Practical Guide for Engaging with Mobile Network Operators to Improve mHealth Outcomes
The field of mobile health (mHealth) is experiencing a real need for guidance on public–private partnerships among players as diverse as the mobile industry,...
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