Category Archives: Africa

Charting the Rise and Fall of PlayPump

Posted on July 30, 2010 by Usha Devi Venkatachalam

Story of how a seemingly good concept, new technology, good intentions, and plenty of financial support could not provide clean drinking water to rural communities in Africa. Continue reading →

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Urgent Evoke: Online Learning as an Adventure Game

Posted on July 2, 2010 by Usha Devi Venkatachalam

While the game itself may have been successful, the content and message buried in the game leaves so much to be desired. Continue reading →

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Radio: The Vehicle of Hate Turns a New Leaf in Rwanda

Posted on June 14, 2010 by Usha Devi Venkatachalam

For the sake of Rwanda and the world, let us hope that Hate Radio of the past gives up its leadership mantle to Reconciliation Radio and becomes a powerful force for sustainable and just peace. Continue reading →

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Technology Salon on Cloud-based SMS Solutions

Posted on June 10, 2010 by Usha Devi Venkatachalam

The rapid adoption of mobile technology by end users has also resulted in a corresponding proliferation of pilot projects around the world. Continue reading →

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