Women in Bolivia using mobile technology to record resilience map
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Authors
Monica Cuba
Issue Date
2013-11
Type
Language
en
Keywords
Technology
Alternative Title
Abstract
The affordability of mobile phones, combined with open source data and apps, has the potential to transform the lives of poor people worldwide. The speed at which mobile technology is advancing is exciting; however there are still challenges to harnessing and scaling the opportunities it presents. Practical Action has delivered cost-effective, sustainable and scalable mobile solutions to accelerate economic, social and environmental impact. Practical Action delivers a wide variety of mobile projects in remote parts of the developing world – using innovative solutions to ensure we reach the last mile. We work alongside poor and vulnerable communities to find out what their needs are and deliver tailored solutions that meet those needs. Mobile Phone Capability Statement: http://infohub.practicalaction.org/oknowledge/handle/11283/552305