Dreams analysis vs. Needs analysis
Building off the previous entry, I ask why, when we think about helping “the poor”, do we have a tendency to focus on our own dreams, but on their needs? What if instead of doing a “needs analysis” we...
View ArticleUnique Course Offering: ICT4ID – Utilizing emerging technologies for...
Here is an intro video for the course I have been asked to teach beginning January 25th – April 9th, 2010: ICT for Inter-cultural/Inter-faith Development (ICT4ID) Bridging the West and the Middle East:...
View Article10 Days to Touch 10 Million: The world needs you
The world needs you now, more than ever. This is why: * Approximately 1 out of 10 adults are suffer from a depressive disorder * 14.5% of students in grades 9-12 seriously considered suicide in the...
View ArticleCNN iReport – 10 Days to Touch 10 Million, “Your Life Matters!”
Here is the CNN iReport from Thanksgiving, that I’d like for you to watch and share: 10 Days to Touch 10 Million movement, suicide prevention, inspirational viral film, your life matters! **iReport –...
View Articlefrom Jordan – What would you like to see in the New Decade?
What would you like to see become reality in the new decade? I’ve been lucky to welcome the decade from the beautiful country of Jordan. Here is a short clip I took during one of my lectures here at...
View ArticleICT4CC – AXIS LIVE Course has begun!
Nearly 100 top students and professionals from over 30 countries have joined together to innovate new ways for us to better utilize (or even create) emerging technologies that can bridge some of the...
View ArticleFrom Kenya – 5 Most Dangerous Trends in ICT4D
Here I am in Kenya, where we had a great session today at the university. The students and faculty at Maseno University, Kenya, came up with what they think are the 5 Most Dangerous Trends, and 5...
View ArticleLessons on The National Road of Mozambique
For the last 3 days I have been driving the route between Maputo, Mozambique & Lusaka, Zambia — transporting some equipment for project partners who are meeting there. To say the least, it was an...
View ArticleFrom Ghana – Top 7 Reasons Why Most ICT4D Projects FAIL
Faculty and professionals from around Africa share their insights on the Top 7 Reasons Why Most development efforts using ICT (Information and Communication Technology) fail. Below are some of the Key...
View ArticleNews from Brussels – Questions for You and the E.U. that can change the future!
Do You believe certain questions can lead to a better future? After presenting at the ACP House in Brussels, heart of the European Union, to delegates from around the world yesterday, in this video I...
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