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Wireless Technology for Social Change: Trends in Mobile Use by NGOs

Posted by LeighJaschke on Jul 16, 2009
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Author: 
Kinkade, Sheila; Verclas, Katrin
Publication Date: 
Jan 2008
Publication Type: 
Magazine or newspaper article
Abstract: 

This report explores the ways in which non-
governmental organizations (NGOs) and
other groups deploy and use mobile
technology in their work to help solve some
of the world’s greatest problems. This study
is not meant to be exhaustive or definitive,
but rather to provide a view into how a
number of organizations are using mobile
technology to achieve social impact. The authors
selected case studies that enabled an
exploration of significant innovations,
opportunities, and emerging trends, as well
as the obstacles, in the use of mobile
technology to advance social goals.