Lessons Learned

What the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation Learned From 10 Years of ICT4D

After more than ten years of support in the realm of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) for Development, the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) has looked back: What do we really know about ICTs, and how can those insights be made useful for the daily practice of development cooperation and particularly in governance programs to enhance voice and accountability?

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 01:00:00 -0700

8 Lessons Learned to Improve ICT-enabled FM Radio Station Sustainability

Recently, the African Farm Radio Research Initiative sought to test the effectiveness of a new radio campaign model developed by Farm Radio International: the participatory radio campaign (PRC). AFRRI’s research indicates there is a strong correlation between farmers listening to episodes of a radio campaign and going forward to adopt a new agricultural practice.

Mon, 27 Aug 2012 01:00:00 -0700

Thankfully, ICT4D is Now About Strategy and Implementations, Not Technovelty

Just like any other industry, the ICT for Development (ICT4D) field has experienced significant shifts. As major international development stakeholders have begun focusing on funding ICT projects, these shifts have widespread implications for how programs develop in the field.

Wed, 15 Aug 2012 01:00:00 -0700

10 Guidelines for Starting Your Independent ICT4D Project

There is an infamous Catch-22 in starting a career in information and communications for technology. In order to earn a job in ICT4D, I need to have experience. In order to gain experience in ICT4D, I need to earn a job. So many job seekers find themselves discouraged from being stuck in this infinite loop.

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 01:00:37 -0800

Addressing concerns about Liberia’s election instance

The Ushahidi Liberia team received a comment from Timo Luege on our recent elections post that raised concerns and criticisms about the elections instance.

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 10:53:43 -0700
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