NOTE: the Finding a Voice project (2006-08) was a collaboration between Queensland University of Technology, University of Adelaide, Swinburne University, UNESCO and UNDP. This book has a particular audience in mind: it is aimed primarily at program-side policy strategists and decision-makers. We hope that those who are implementing similar projects […]
2008 • development communication • Finding a Voice • ICT4D • ICTs • participatory • UNDP • UNESCOPoverty and Digital Inclusion: Preliminary Findings of Finding a Voice
NOTE: the Finding a Voice project (2006-08) was a collaboration between Queensland University of Technology, University of Adelaide, Swinburne University, UNESCO and UNDP. This paper presents preliminary findings from a multi-sited qualitative study of poverty and information and communication technologies (ICTs) in India, Indonesia Sri Lanka and Nepal. It draws […]
2007 • collaboration • Finding a Voice • ICTs • poverty reduction • research • UNDP • UNESCOUNDP Resource Kit on Indigenous Peoples’ Issues
This kit focuses on development and indigenous peoples, with emphasis on their full and effective participation in all development processes and the need for a genuine partnership in—and ownership with them—of these processes. It is designed to provide United Nations Country Teams with guidance as to how to engage indigenous […]
2008 • development • indigenous communities • participatory • toolkit • UNDPEmpowering the Poor: ICT for Governance & Poverty Reduction – A Study of Rural Development Projects in India
This publication systematically analyzes 18 projects in India that uses information and communications technology (ICT) for the benefit of poor people, and provides recommendations on how ICT can be applied to the massive, widespread and seemingly intractable problems of poverty. The publication also ranks the projects by their relevance, service […]
2006 • ICT4D • ICTs • India • poverty reduction • rural • UNDPCommunication for Empowerment in Lao PDR: An assessment of communication and media needs among ethnic peoples
Indigenous and ethnic peoples are highly marginalized and vulnerable. Largely excluded from mainstream development processes in many countries, their participation in decision-making and governance is limited. Many ethnic communities have neither the voice nor the means to influence and shape policies and outcomes affecting their lives. On 13 September 2007, the […]
2010 • communication • empower • indigenous communities • Lao PDR • UNDPFinding a Voice
This site summarizes research from the Finding a Voice project (2006-08), a collaboration between Queensland University of Technology, University of Adelaide, Swinburne University, UNESCO and UNDP. Finding a Voice investigated creative engagement between underserved communities and information and communication technology (ICT) to empower poor people to communicate their ‘voices’ within […]
empower • Finding a Voice • ICTs • poverty reduction • social change • UNDP • UNESCONISG ICTD Knowledge Repository
The ICTD project has generated a store of knowledge during implementation. These knowledge artefacts are available for wider dissemination for the benefit of civil society and government organisations. We thank UNDP, DIT and our partner organisations for contributing to this rich store of knowledge.
ICT4D • knowledge • knowledge sharing / exchange • UNDPMobile Technologies & Empowerment: Enhancing human development through participation & innovation
I haven’t focused many blog posts here on mobile technologies for development – which is odd considering my interest in them. Over the last few years, I have worked as web developer and consultant for several mobile-oriented efforts (see below) and continue to keep my ear to the virtual rail […]
2012 • development • ICT4D • innovation • mobile • MobileActive • UNDP