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How We Can Improve Open Source Software Projects
July 3, 2017 Editor 0
Next year will mark 20 years since the term “open source software” was officially coined, and the “free software” movement has been around even longer. But in the international development field, open source has only been a key consideration for the last decade or so. The Digital Impact Alliance (DIAL)’s Platform and Services team is […]
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How Interactive Radio Can Improve Feedback and Accountability
July 3, 2017 Editor 0
Farm Radio International’s Listening Post is a methodology for collecting real-time, unfiltered feedback from farmers through a multi-channel platform linked to radio. The Listening Post model was initially developed as a pilot project funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to help agricultural development actors ensure their initiatives are responsive and accountable to farmers. […]
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USAID Guide: Strengthening Civil Society through Social Media
July 3, 2017 Editor 0
Social media may be passing television as a source for news around the world. A Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism report found that over 28% of 18–24 year olds say social media is their main source of news – more than television for the first time. The report also found that social media […]
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Opportunities and Challenges for Data-Driven Agricultural Innovation
June 21, 2017 Editor 0
Opportunities and challenges relevant to smallholder agriculture in emerging economies are increasing thanks to the continued proliferation of smartphones, sensors, and advanced analytics globally. In the focus countries of the U.S. Government’s Feed the Future initiative, smartphone adoption increased an incredible 800% between 2010–2015 according to data from GSMA Intelligence. And in 2017, the combined […]
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Rwanda: KCB Bank’s Mobi APP Excites Customers
August 5, 2016 Editor 0
[Focus] Customers of KCB Bank Rwanda who use mobile banking services have a chance of winning smart phones and other gadgets. Go to Source
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6 Ways to Reach Rural Woman via Mobile Phones Even If They Do Not Own One
March 10, 2016 Editor 0
In order to reach rural women through mobile technology, they need to be able to access phones that work at the precise moment you are trying to engage with them. This isn’t always easy. While some women have their own phone, many find themselves in a range of different sharing situations, giving them partial access. […]
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