Discussion by Theme: Innovation and Technology
Innovation for Development: Understand incentives & outcomes
Thinking about innovation and technology have evolved within international development. The developing world tends to be characterized by their absence, while the success of… Read more
Making Research Matter in Development
Today, we can see a growing concern among governments, policy makers, donors and other stakeholders, that there is a mismatch between research (R&D) input… Read more
Policies for Inclusive Innovation
For inclusive innovation to prosper, new policy initiatives are needed, argues the working paper “Policies to Support Inclusive Innovation”. Inclusive innovation is the means… Read more
Course Syllabus
In Spring 2016, one of the editors used the volume for a ten-session seminar at the United Nations University. This post provides the syllabus… Read more
Infographics developed for the Development Ideas website
To visually illustrate some of the tables and graphs in the book, Development Ideas produced a series of infographics. We thought we would collect… Read more
From ICT4D to Digital Development?
As a term, “ICT4D” is a strong and generally positive force. It acts as a magnet to aggregate knowledge and practice. It provides a… Read more
Research for the developing world
Research for the developing world is the application of science to the challenges facing poor people and places. In the 20th century, such research… Read more
Third #DevtIDEAS Debate: ICTs – technologies for oppression or liberation?
A video and summary of the third #DevtIDEAS Debate: ICTs – technologies for oppression or liberation? UPDATED POST: April 7, 2015, Originally published March… Read more