Project ABC: Using Cell Phones as a Platform for Literacy and Market Information in Niger

Posted by AnneryanHeatwole on Nov 02, 2009
Author: 
Jenny Aker
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Other
Publication Date: 
Feb 2009
Publication language: 
English
Abstract: 

Project ABC, implemented in collaboration with Catholic Relief Services in Niger and Christopher Ksoll (Oxford University) and Travis Lybbert (University of California-Davis), is an innovative, three-year pilot program to use cell phones as a platform for literacy in Niger. The purpose of the pilot program is to use information technology (mobile phones) as a complement to traditional literacy training, providing households with the opportunity to practice their literacy skills via SMS.

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Project ABC: Using Cell Phones as a Platform for Literacy and Market Information in Niger data sheet 3376 Views
Author: 
Jenny Aker
Publication Type: 
Other
Publication Date: 
Feb 2009
Publication language: 
English
Abstract: 

Project ABC, implemented in collaboration with Catholic Relief Services in Niger and Christopher Ksoll (Oxford University) and Travis Lybbert (University of California-Davis), is an innovative, three-year pilot program to use cell phones as a platform for literacy in Niger. The purpose of the pilot program is to use information technology (mobile phones) as a complement to traditional literacy training, providing households with the opportunity to practice their literacy skills via SMS.

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