“If you were thinking of designing or building a website, you’d be in luck. If you were thinking of writing a suite of financial management tools, you’d be in luck. If you were even thinking of creating the next big video game, you’d be in luck. Visit any good bookstore and the selection of self-help … Continue reading Building mobile applications for social good
Month: November 2011
Unpicking the (offline) mystery of the mask
In an age where you can find answers to almost anything with the click of a mouse, it can come as something of a surprise when what might seem like a simple bit of research comes to an abrupt, premature end. Back in 2004 I came across a strange-looking mask in a South African craft … Continue reading Unpicking the (offline) mystery of the mask
The Networked Society Forum. In tweets.
“Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is changing the way we live and learn faster than ever before. At NEST – The Networked Society Forum in Hong Kong – we gathered ICT leaders, world-renowned professors, top politicians and inspirational global leaders to discuss: How ICT can shape the future of learning for everyone, everywhere?” I’ve just … Continue reading The Networked Society Forum. In tweets.
Delivering on your values
I’m just back from my first visit to Harvard University where FrontlineSMS was presented with the 2011 Curry Stone Design Prize. The award ceremony on Monday was followed by a seminar on Tuesday, co-hosted by Nicco Mele and Ethan Zuckerman. Our beliefs, values and approach come out strongly in this five minute video, put together by … Continue reading Delivering on your values
ICT4D postcards: The story so far
A couple of weeks ago I sent out an open invitation for people to contribute to the “ICT4D Postcards Project“. The idea was to gather a collection of postcards from people working in international development who had a technology theme – or influence – in their work. Postcards have been coming in since, and I thought … Continue reading ICT4D postcards: The story so far