Information and Communications Technology

The most unlikely innovators are changing ICT for development - it's time we took notice

Nov 5, 2018

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The people who face the greatest barriers are using ICT in unexpected ways to improve their lives Image: REUTERS/Kham

Janet Longmore

Founder and CEO, Digital Opportunity Trust (DOT)

Heather Gilberds

Director of Research and Learning, DOT

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The most unlikely innovators are changing ICT for development - it's time we took notice

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