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When it comes to innovation for development, success stems from local ownership. It’s not enough for organizations to introduce new, exciting solutions and technologies for agricultural problems. For long-term success,...
Published on: Aug 21 2015 by Guest Writer - Comments Off on 5 Insights for Better Mobile-First Web Solutions
I’ve been producing and managing successful M4Dev services for 5 years now in my role as product & project manager at Every1Mobile, and along the way I’ve picked up some key insights that may seem obvious to a UX...
Over the past five years of running more than 100 online courses, TechChange alumni and partner organizations alike have asked us to go beyond the four-week course model and add more services, activities, and interactions....
Published on: Aug 17 2015 by Guest Writer - Comments Off on How Technology Can Revitalize the Worst Refugee Crisis of Our Time
Last year, the United Nations (UN) Refugee Agency reported that the number of refugees, asylum seekers, and internally displaced people worldwide exceeded 50 million people, the highest number reported since World War II....
Every couple of months, a new mobile app contest pops up, promising young people the resources, mentorship, and network to create a software product that will transform their communities and the world.
Of course this is...
Published on: Aug 12 2015 by Jana Melpolder - Comments Off on You Are Invited to the 2015 Game Changers Summit
Are you looking to harness the power of ICTs in new ways in development? Do you have an inventive idea that you want to share with the greater ICT community? Do you want to meet global ICT4D leaders like Ken Banks, Pierre...
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 some great tips on how to better utilize the Internet, SMS,...
We all talk a good game about how we want to scale ICT4D programs. How we want to reach 100,000 or even +1 million constituents with our cool technology solutions. If that’s the true goal, and we’re honest about...
Published on: Aug 05 2015 by Guest Writer - Comments Off on Missed Opportunities in Using Tech to Fight Violence Against Women
Technology is a key piece in preventing and ending violence against women. As the number of women with access to the Internet and Internet-enabled devices increases, so does the potential for social impact of “tech for...
Published on: Aug 03 2015 by Guest Writer - Comments Off on Why Agriculture Traceability Matters to Companies, Consumers and Communities
Traceability is the key to buyer confidence and transparent relationships with smallholders to achieve global food security. During June’s ICTforAg conference, I set out to provide audience members with a glimpse into...
