sustainability

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

HCI4D: The Emerging Discipline of Human Computer Interaction For Development

The practice of Information and Communication Technology for Development enjoys a host of disciplines within the sector (m4d, health informatics, e-governance, etc), some enjoying more popularity then others. Although, a discipline that is making a more commanding presence in the ICT4D arena, is Human Computer Interaction for Development also referred to has HCI4D.

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0800

ICTworks Interview with Linda Raftree: Her views on ICT4D and Sustainability

Linda Raftree is the Social Media and New Technology Advisor for the Plan West Africa Regional Office and also the ICT4D Technical Advisor for Plan USA. I caught up with her recently and asked her about ICT and sustainability.

Wed, 23 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0800

Inveneo ICT Sustainability Primer: What to consider when designing ICT projects in the developing world

Since 2006, Inveneo and our Certified ICT Partners have delivered innovative information and communication technology (ICT) solutions reaching more than 1,500,000 people in over 500 communities in 25 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia and Haiti.
We've learned a lot of lessons along the way on how to make an ICT project sustainable in resource-constrained environments, and we're like to share them with you.

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Mon, 20 Sep 2010 01:00:00 -0700

“Ethical living”

I’m currently reading A Life Stripped Bare: My Year Trying to Live Ethically by The Guardian journalist Leo Hickman. The title basically says what it’s all about and while I’m only on page 60 or so I’m certainly finding it an interesting read.

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 11:08:40 -0700
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