MobileActive08.org "Unlocking the Potential of Mobile Technology for Social Impact", 13-15 October 2008, Wanderers Club, Johannesburg, South Africa : narrative report
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2008
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MobileActive.org, New York, NY, US
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Attended by more than 380 people from 45 countries, this was the largest international event to date which focused on the role of mobile phones in development work. Participants included non-profit practitioners, mobile technologists, researchers, government officials, and representatives from the telecommunications industry and international donor community. The event was intentionally designed to be cross-disciplinary as learnings and experiences span various disciplines in this emerging field. The report details the organization of the event, programme and speakers, media and publications, documentation and sponsors.
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SOUTH OF SAHARA, MOBILE TECHNOLOGY, SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT, SOUTH AFRICA, ICT, INFORMATION NETWORKS, ICT4D, CELL PHONES, ICT FOR DEVELOPMENT, DIGITAL INCLUSION