Category Archives: Africa

Charting the Rise and Fall of PlayPump

Story of how a seemingly good concept, new technology, good intentions, and plenty of financial support could not provide clean drinking water to rural communities in Africa. Continue reading

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Urgent Evoke: Online Learning as an Adventure Game

While the game itself may have been successful, the content and message buried in the game leaves so much to be desired. Continue reading

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Radio: The Vehicle of Hate Turns a New Leaf in Rwanda

For the sake of Rwanda and the world, let us hope that Hate Radio of the past gives up its leadership mantle to Reconciliation Radio and becomes a powerful force for sustainable and just peace. Continue reading

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Technology Salon on Cloud-based SMS Solutions

The rapid adoption of mobile technology by end users has also resulted in a corresponding proliferation of pilot projects around the world. Continue reading

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