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Published on: Sep 15 2015 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on Please RSVP Now for MERL Tech: The Future of Technology in M&E, Research, and Learning
New technologies are creating a data-driven revolution in monitoring development programs and evaluating short and long-term impact, resulting in more responsive, adaptive, and impactful management. These advances also raise...
Published on: Sep 14 2015 by Guest Writer - Comments Off on How to Innovate New Digital Financial Services for Farmers
We know that digital financial services (DFS) facilitate increased financial inclusion of rural communities, but what other ways can technology improve access to capital for the smallholder farmer? We asked three innovators...
Applying technology solutions to the challenges of international development requires organizational change more than new gadgets. That’s why we were thrilled to launch our new Organizational Guide to ICT4D at the NetHope...
Published on: Sep 09 2015 by Linda Raftree - Comments Off on 10 Myths About Girls’ Empowerment and Mobile Learning
I had the chance to share some thoughts at UNESCO’s recent Mobile Learning Week. My presentation explored some myths about girls empowerment and mobile learning and offered suggestions of things to think about when...
As mobile data collection tools become more user-friendly and smartphones/tablets become more affordable, international development practitioners are increasingly looking to utilize mobile technology in their efforts to...
Published on: Sep 04 2015 by Guest Writer - Comments Off on How Refugee Saharawis Use ICTs in Their Fight for Independence
The Story of Western Sahara
The formation of the Sahrawi refugee camps in Tindouf, Algeria, started in 1975, when Spain sold off its former colony to Morocco and Mauritania, and a war now commenced between the POLISARIO...
Published on: Sep 02 2015 by Guest Writer - Comments Off on Internet in Cuba: A New Medium for Individual Freedoms?
The famous Cuban blogger Yoanni Sanchez once called Cuba the island of the disconnected. According to Cuba’s 2011 official government statistics, a mere 25% of the population is connected to the Internet. Furthermore,...
The rural-urban migration in the developing world has created a large strain not only on governments, but also on public infrastructure. Many urban areas are ill-equipped to handle the influx of people searching for work,...
There are more refugees and displaced people in the world now than ever before. Fortunately, a much-needed transformation is afoot among humanitarian agencies responding to these needs. Agencies including Oxfam, Mercy Corps...
Published on: Aug 26 2015 by Guest Writer - Comments Off on Using Technology to Advance Human Rights in Kenya
Joseph Kitaka, a resident of Yatta in Machakos County, Kenya, has always had an interest in defending human rights. His community is faced with numerous challenges, including gender-based violence, police brutality and many...
