Publication
Jul 2011
This essay uses the tablet computer, a technology highlighted as a potentially transformative device, as a case study in both the promises and perils of technology in development. The focus on technology will require humility about what any aid agency can accomplish in this area, as well as strong monitoring and evaluation. Early recipients of funding from USAID’s Development Innovation Ventures programs include strong examples of following such an approach.
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Author | Charles Kenny |
Series | CGD Essays |
Publisher | Center for Global Development (CGD) |
Copyright | © 2011 Center for Global Development (CGD) |