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What is the twin transition and how would it apply in upland (hill / mountain) regions? This short video explains what twin transition is, describes four specific aspects of its application in upland regions, and outlines a future research agenda. It summarises the paper, “A Research Agenda for Sm

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When I first began researching the role of information and communication technologies (ICTs) in development, I was struck by a disconnect. On the one hand, the transformative potential of ICTs in c…

How can we measure the connection between ICT-for-development and resilience? This short video summarises one approach based on the RABIT model applied via action research. It summarises the journal paper, “Conceptualising the Link Between Information Systems and Resilience: A Developing Country F

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How can you put the idea of data justice into practice? This short presentation outlines a conceptual model of data justice and shows how it can be applied, drawing from the open-access journal paper, “Datafication, Development and Marginalised Urban Communities: An Applied Data Justice Framework”

Call for papers for track “From Critique to Hope and Optimism: Frameworks, Methodologies and Directions for ‘Positive Digital Development’” for the international conference, “Reorienting the Digita…

Seven questions to ask yourself if you are undertaking research on digital transformation for development Project webpage: https://www.gdi.manchester.ac.uk/research/groups/digital-development/digital-transformation-for-development/ Centre website: https://www.cdd.manchester.ac.uk/ #ICT4D #Digital

When I first began researching the role of information and communication technologies (ICTs) in development, I was struck by a disconnect. On the one hand, the transformative potential of ICTs in c…

Call for papers for track on “Twin Transitions for Development – Potentials and Pitfalls at the Digital-Environment Intersection” for the international conference, “Reorienting the Digital: E…

Digital data is changing conservation in Cumbria, enhancing landscape management through tools like drones and sensors. However, successful implementation depends on addressing data quality, effect…

How can organisations manage the tensions between commercial goals and international development goals? These tensions often derail projects and organisations and partnerships, so in this short video, I explain three strategies that can help: combining, compromising and decoupling. The video summa

When I first began researching the role of information and communication technologies (ICTs) in development, I was struck by a disconnect. On the one hand, the transformative potential of ICTs in connecting people, reducing transaction costs, and opening up new markets was being loudly celebrated. On the other hand, the evidence of ICTs directly helping the poorest – particularly through micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) – was patchy, inconsistent, and often poorly understood.

What are the implications for the global South of China’s emergence as a digital superpower? In this short video, I present five impacts and six future research priorities based on the open-access Information Society journal paper available at: https://doi.org/10.1080/01972243.2024.2315875 Website

The development sector faces a paradox. Despite decades of innovation in ICT4D solutions, most social ventures remain trapped in a cycle of small grants and limited reach.  The challenges we face today demand innovative solutions that can scale impact to billions of people. Sign Up Now for more calls for proposals In an era where digital transformation has accelerated post-pandemic adoption of everything from…

Call for papers for track on “Digital Data and Technologies in Upland and Mountain Regions” for the international conference, “Reorienting the Digital: Ethics, Ontology, and Sustainable Futures” to…

What is open development? This short presentation explains open development models and challenges It summarises content from Chapter 9 of the textbook, “Information and Communication Technology for Development”: https://www.routledge.com/Information-and-Communication-Technology-for-Development-ICT