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iConnect Innovation

iConnect Innovation brings together people designing or managing (technical) solutions for ICT-supported development initiatives, mainly in Africa and Latin America. Use iConnect Innovation to share experiences on issues such as: technical (and human) aspects of implementing ICT solutions, discuss innovative solutions and approaches, appropriate business models, maintenance and technical sustainability issues, or other aspects.

Map The Cardiopad: an African invention to save lives
A young Cameroonian engineer has built the first fully touch screen medical tablet that could soon save many African lives.
video: Yendi and Bimbilla Community Information Centres in northern Ghana
Information and Communication Technology has not only succeeded in transforming the world into a miniature community but has made it possible for mankind to be developing another dwelling
BongoHive, Lusaka's Technology and Innovation Hub
State of Mobile Money in Zambia and beyond
The presentation will provide an overview of the mobile financial services industry and an introduction to MTZL, a highly innovative Zambian company with a vision of a Ca
Dell Social Innovation Challenge 2012
IT company Dell is requesting university students all over the world to submit their innovative ideas and projects to address social problems in their
How Africa’s Young Mobile Users Are Driving Twitter Growth in Africa
A new research on How Africa Tweets released today by Portland shows how young people tweeting from mobil
15 Skills African Tech Talent Must Acquire in 2012 (from AppAfrica)
Great list of technical and less technical IT skills that African Tech Talent should focus on in 2012 to ensure their employability.
NAIS SMS Platform launched
Zambian Agriculture and Livestock Minister Emmanuel Chenda has called for increased utilization of Information Technology in enhancing agricultural development.  
School Timetabling management system
Dear Colleagues, from one of my discussion groups on Free Software FOSS/Innovation somebody shared this interesting application called UniTime at
Codecademy: A Slick, Fun Way To Teach Yourself How To Program
You’ve read the inspirational posts on Hacker News. You’ve purchased the recommended books. You’ve bookmarked the online tutorials.
Software and hardware used in Special needs Schools
Dear all, I am doing a research into possible software and hardware that can be used in Special needs schools in Ghana to facilitate teaching and Learning.

Group Discussions

Crucial issues to address in ICT4D Innovation
Thursday, 28th October, 2010
According to you, what are the most crucial (technology-related) issues to address regarding designing and deploying ICT solutions to support development initiatives? … 0
ICT4D advice for technologists, corporations, and development organizations
Friday, 19th November, 2010
This blog post related to Plan's work in Kwale District, Kenya, brings for … 0
ICT4D as an emerging market lacking skilled people
Tuesday, 19th July, 2011
Hello Hello you all, Being very interested in the short coming future of ICT4D, I would like to launch a discussion about studying ICT4D. … 1
Software and hardware used in Special needs Schools
Tuesday, 13th December, 2011
Dear all, I am doing a research into possible software and hardware that can be used in Special needs schools in Ghana to facilitate teaching and Learning. … 6
Computer based training delivery framework - any suggestions?
Tuesday, 17th January, 2012
Do you happen to know a free and open source framework to be used in computer based training, with some of the following functionalities? - Both online or offline usage. … 0

Latest Blog Posts

Map The Cardiopad: an African invention to save lives

By Saskia Harmsen on Tue, Feb 14th, 2012
A young Cameroonian engineer has built the first fully touch screen medical tablet that could soon save many African lives.

video: Yendi and Bimbilla Community Information Centres in northern Ghana

By GINKS on Tue, Feb 14th, 2012
Information and Communication Technology has not only succeeded in transforming the world into a miniature community but has made it possible for mankind to be developing another dwelling

Collaborative Lesson Planning at Mozilla's P2P University

By Anne Schanz on Tue, Feb 7th, 2012
Join a growing group of open educators and learners!

Seeking International Mobile Health Professionals for Paid Fellowship in the US

By Anne Schanz on Sun, Jan 29th, 2012
Deadline: Applications accepted year-round, but apply by February 12 for a June 2012 Fellowship

How Africa’s Young Mobile Users Are Driving Twitter Growth in Africa

By Saskia Harmsen on Thu, Jan 26th, 2012
A new research on How Africa Tweets released today by Portland shows how young people tweeting from mobil

Recent Comments

7 reasons why ICT4D projects fail:

Sunday, January 29, 2012 - 04:41
AHM Bazlur Rahman

ICT4D failure

Sunday, January 29, 2012 - 04:41
AHM Bazlur Rahman

Change Management

Sunday, January 29, 2012 - 04:41
AHM Bazlur Rahman

Very very nice video with

Sunday, January 29, 2012 - 04:41
AHM Bazlur Rahman

TimeTabling Sch Management Systems

Monday, January 23, 2012 - 09:23
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Latest Wiki Pages

iConnect Innovation general wiki

By Anne Schanz on Mon, Jan 24th, 2011
This space is for collaborative knowledge management on all topics related to ICT-for-Innovation.

Latest News

Dell Social Innovation Challenge 2012

By Saskia Harmsen on Mon, Feb 6th, 2012
IT company Dell is requesting university students all over the world to submit their innovative ideas and projects to address social problems in their

VC4Africa launches new tools for entrepreneurs

By Anne Schanz on Fri, Dec 2th, 2011
 By Bill Zimmerman on December 1, 2011

Nokia unveils two cheap phones for emerging markets

By Saskia Harmsen on Thu, Aug 25th, 2011
NAIROBI, Aug 25 (Reuters) - Ailing Nokia Oyj unveiled two cheap cellphone models inspired by consumer needs in Africa, aiming to strengthen its position against low-cost Asian rivals. 

Upcoming Events

State of Mobile Money in Zambia and beyond

Lukonga Lindunda
Thursday, 16th February, 2012
The presentation will provide an overview of the mobile financial services industry and an introduction to MTZL, a highly innovative Zambian company with a vision of a Ca
Zambia

Web 2.0 Learning Opportunity University of Dar Es Salaam (UDSM), Tanzania, 12-16 December 2011

Saskia Harmsen
Monday, 12th December, 2011 - Friday, 16th December, 2011
Technological innovation is taking place at a breath-taking pace.
Tanzania

BarCamp Tamale, Northern Ghana

Agbenyo John Stephen
Saturday, 26th November, 2011
Ghana

Recent Resources

Convergence of Radio and Mobile Telephony – Any Effects on Rural Access, Habits and Development?

By kenkubuga on Tue, May 3th, 2011
File Resource
Publication
Deliberations and summary of 3 separate focus group discussions involving 76 women from organised women 's groups in the Upper East Region of Ghana

Innovation and Entrepreneurship: Opportunities for Youths in Africa in Web 2.0 and Social Media

By zvavanyanger3 on Mon, Apr 18th, 2011
File Resource
Report
Last month during March 7-11, 2011, I participated in a youth training and exchange workshop in Ghana on Web 2.0 and social media for Development in Agriculture and Rural Development.

Mobile Africa Report 2011

By sharmsen on Wed, Apr 13th, 2011
File Resource
Report
Published by Mobile Monday and released at the Innovation Africa Digital Summit in March 2011

Introducing school administration software SchoolTool

By gonzaloportal56 on Sat, Apr 2th, 2011
File Resource
Report
SchoolTool, a School Administration Software, was introduced by the ENEDCO ICT-for-Education project team at Mpelembe Secondary School in Kitwe, Zambia.

Farmers testing the NAIS SMsize platform using mobile phones

By Darlington Kahilu on Fri, Mar 18th, 2011
Image Resource
The development of the NAIS SMsize Internet based platform has reached an advanced stage.