2012
30 Dec 2011
2012 is a great year to have a great year.
Thoughts from a UK Minister
18 Dec 2011
Despite his full schedule during his visit to Tanzania, Stephen O’Brien – the Parliamenary Undersecretary of State of DFID - requested a meeting with MEDA for a presentation and demonstration of the eVoucher project. Being born in the region of Mtwara and having worked on maternal health prior to his posting at DFID, projects such as eVoucher [...]
Purpose > Passion
27 Nov 2011
Progressing M4D with e-Vouchers
20 Nov 2011
While the use of mobiles for development is not a new concept, the way that mobiles are being used is constantly evolving and facilitating improvements in many functions (banking, health, eduction) beyond communication. SMS vouchers have been used in Zambia and Zimbabwe where the beneficiaries were given vouchers in the form of pre-paid mobile scratch cards, but [...]
Planning for the Unplanned
15 Nov 2011
Like many complex processes in life, designing and deploying a mobile for development program has no recipe for success. Even with thorough research, user-centered design and solid development, there are an abundance of factors that are beyond control and it’s these factors that will contribute to an outcome of success or failure. There were several [...]
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