Ringtone and the drum: Africa’s underclass’s clash with technology

My old friend from River Path has a book out today (his first, hooray!). I’d be lying if I told I’d read the whole thing right through, yet (I’m waiting for a free copy, rather than reams of white paper!!). But I have been talking with Mark on and off about the project for much of the last two years. If you want to get to grips with what’s happening in rapid development of Africa, Mark’s work is generally both …

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#DigitalLunch: Can social innovation bridge the digital divide?

This week’s digitallunch kicks off with an old mate of mine from River Path days Mark Weston… These days he can mostly to be found pumping out policy blogs on health and development… But a couple of years ago, he left the comfort of his high falutin’ desk and spent six months in three of the world’s poorest countries… An account of his experiences, The Ringtone and the Drum is published in the autumn… Tomorrow we’ll kick off our weekly …

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