October 29th, 2008
Mobile for Development Innovations in Africa
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(Cross-posted on my fellowship blog and MobiChange)
The story on using mobile innovations for development in Africa has been unfolding for a while now, but it has become even more prominent since the Surprising Africa special at the Picnic 2008 conference in Amsterdam and the MobileActive 2008 conference in Johannesburg.
Here’s what some of the people who are writing the story on mobile-based social innovation in Africa have to say about it.
Ethan Zuckerman from Golbal Voices –
If Africa is surprising, then you’re not paying enough attention.
Jonathan Gosier from AppAfrica (link) —
For social entrepreneurs and investors, the innovation occurring here is a huge sign of progress that could potentially change the continent’s world standing forever. The most exciting aspect for me, however, is the decreased reliance on developmental aid and foreign groups to provide these solutions. The number of African developers who are beginning to create applications that offer solutions for their own communities is increasing and that, more than anything else, will shape the future of Africa.
Eric Hersman from Ushahidi (link/ slides) –
