Research Reports in ICT4D Improve Development Outcomes
Research reports in ICT4D (Information and Communication Technologies for Development) present the findings of research studies on the use of technology to support development goals and address social and economic challenges in developing countries. These reports include an introduction, a literature review, a description of the research methods used, the results of the study, and a discussion of the implications of the findings.
Research reports on ICTworks focus on a wide range of topics, including the use of technology in education, healthcare, agriculture, financial inclusion, and other sectors. They are based on qualitative or quantitative research methods, and may involve the collection of data from a variety of sources, including surveys, interviews, focus groups, and case studies.
Research reports are an important source of information and knowledge about the impact and potential of technology for development. They can be used by policy makers, development organizations, and other stakeholders to inform the design and implementation of development projects and initiatives, and to identify areas for further research and exploration.
This Assessment of Market Information Systems in Africa briefing paper presents the results of an assessment carried out to explore the current use of sustainable...
Published on: Dec 21 2012 by Guest Writer - Comments Off on Surprise! Free Public Internet Access Venues Do Not Compete with Mobile Phones for Users
The Public Access, Private Mobile report studied the interplay of shared access and the mobile Internet for teenagers in Cape Town.
It covered a large amount of...
Published on: Sep 26 2012 by Tim Katlic - Comments Off on Key Takeaways from the World Bank’s 2012 Maximizing Mobile Report
As of 2012, nearly three-quarters of the world’s population has access to a mobile phone. Soon it will be common knowledge that the developing world is more dependent...
Published on: Sep 19 2012 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on Do Public Access Computing Centers Have a Direct Impact on Development?
Measuring the impact of information and communication technologies (ICT) for community development is critical, yet it remains elusive.
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One source of continuous frustration for ICT4D academic researchers is the glacial pace of academia. One has to submit papers 8 months in advance for conferences...
I’m proud to announce the publication of USAID’s First Principles: Designing Effective Education Programs Using Information and Communication Technology...
Published on: May 07 2012 by Guest Writer - Comments Off on Mobile Monday Fourth Annual Mobile Africa Research Report
The Mobile Monday Fourth Annual Mobile Africa Research Report, produced by MobileMonday and released at the annual Innovation Africa Digital Summit, addresses the...
Published on: Apr 25 2012 by Guest Writer - Comments Off on Be Aware of Participant Response Bias in ICT4D Product Development
I am Nicki Dell, a PhD student at the University of Washington in Seattle. I’d like to tell you about a project that I did recently during an internship at Microsoft...
The urban and digital environments are the 21st century’s fastest-growing spheres. Both offer enormous potential for girls around the world, but prejudice...