#DigitalEconomy policy actors and their responsibilities Read more in “Digital Economy Policy in Developing Countries” briefing document research.manchester.ac.uk/en/publicati... #ICT4D #DigitalDevelopment

The three layers of ICT capability development From Nyirenda-Jere & Biru, cited in “Digital Economy Policy in Developing Countries” briefing document Read at: diodeweb.files.wordpress.com/2018/03/digi... #ICT4D #DigitalDevelopment

Classic papers of #ICT4D: eGovernment in #Africa: Promise and Practice PDF: hummedia.manchester....

Component costs of digitising the base-of-the-pyramid From Strategy&, cited in “Digital Economy Policy in Developing Countries” briefing document Read at: research.manchester.ac.uk/en/publicati... #ICT4D #DigitalDevelopment

Layers of digital infrastructure challenges that require a policy response From: “Digital Economy Policy in Developing Countries” briefing document Read at: diode.network/publications/ #DigitalPolicy #ICT4D

Classic papers of #ICT4D: Building e-Governance for Development: A Framework for National and Donor Action PDF: hummedia.manchester....

How should governments in developing countries design digital economy policy? Our paper reviews the main challenges holding back digital economies, and the policy responses needed for inclusive growth. Read the paper: diode.network/publications/ #DigitalEconomy #ICT4D

How should developing countries design digital economy policy? This paper outlines key challenges – digital infrastructure, ecosystem capacity, and digital harms – and maps policy responses for inclusive digital growth Read: diodeweb.files.wordpress.com/2018/03/digi... #DigitalEconomy #ICT4D

Does the “mountain digital divide” really exist? Latest issue of Mountain Digital Futures newsletter finds there is a strong mountain digital divide, but it’s explained by wealth not altitude www.linkedin.com/pulse/measur... #Mountain #DigitalDivide

Classic papers of #ICT4D: Understanding e-Governance for Development PDF: hummedia.manchester....

How do universities reform computing degrees in developing countries? This 3-minute video summarises our research on curriculum change in African universities and what happens when global curriculum designs meet local realities. Watch here: youtu.be/qkjA_EOVTDU #ICT4D

Digital and the “Triple Emergency” in Cumbria Digital technology can aid Cumbria in confronting the "triple emergency" of climate change, biodiversity loss, and social inequality. By leveraging data and digital innovations, Cumbria can enhance flood management, biodiversity recovery, and social…

Classic papers of #ICT4D: Government Data: Understanding the Barriers to Citizen Access and Use PDF: hummedia.manchester....#ICT4D:

Digital Tech and Mountain Out-Migration What role does digital technology play in the depopulation of mountain regions? This question matters because mountain communities worldwide face accelerating out-migration, particularly of young people. While this “can help to reduce poverty and diversify…

How can digital tech support #Cumbria in addressing the so-called “triple emergency” of climate change, biodiversity loss, and social inequality? www.linkedin.com/pulse/digita...

Why Health Care Information Systems Succeed or Fail PDF: hummedia.manchester....

New video: a 3-minute summary of our research on changing computing curricula in African universities and the challenges of implementation using the design–reality gap framework. Watch here: youtu.be/qkjA_EOVTDU #ICT4D #HigherEducation #DesignRealityGap

Curriculum development in ICT/computing needs more than new course specs My blogpost shows how the design–reality gap model supports evidence-based planning: ict4dblog.wordpress.com/2026/02/24/u... #EdTech

Classic papers of #ICT4D: Centralised vs. Decentralised Management of Public Information Systems: A Core-Periphery Solution PDF: hummedia.manchester....

Link: doi.org/10.1002/j.16... Using the OPTIMISM model to identify and mitigate risk in organisational change This paper illustrates using the example of change in university curriculums

How can universities strengthen computing/ICT curriculum development and review? My new blogpost explains how design–reality gap analysis offers a practical framework for diagnosing and managing real-world implementation challenges: ict4dblog.wordpress.com/2026/02/24/u... #HigherEd #Curriculum

Classic papers of #ICT4D: Public Sector Management Information Systems PDF: hummedia.manchester....

Using Design–Reality Gap Analysis to Strengthen Computing/ICT Curriculum Development Given rapid and continuous change in digital tech, universities face pressure to keep their curricula relevant.  But updating computing programmes – computer science, information systems, ICT, etc – is rarely…

Our open-access paper shows how the design–reality gap framework can guide strategic planning for computing/ICT curriculum development: doi.org/10.1002/j.16... #HigherEd #EdTech

Classic papers of #ICT4D: Information Technology and Public Sector Corruption PDF: hummedia.manchester....

How can universities diagnose the real challenges of updating computing/ICT curricula? Our open-access paper shows how the design–reality gap model offers a practical toolkit for understanding and improving curriculum reform: doi.org/10.1002/j.16... #HigherEd #EdTech

Analysing the US--China "AI Cold War" Narrative Think the “AI Cold War” explains today’s AI geopolitics? This short video shows why this narrative oversimplifies a much more complex global picture, and what it means for policy and collaboration:

Development projects are inherently political Our research shows why the Asian Development Bank couldn't impose its 'best practice' solution in Sri Lanka. And what happened when they learned to build networks instead: youtu.be/pl0mjAKH-ik #Development #PowerDynamics

Why do so many development projects fail? We know surprisingly little about what actually happens during implementation. My new video explains how actor-network theory reveals the hidden politics of project practice: youtu.be/pl0mjAKH-ik #ICT4D #DevelopmentStudies

ICTs, MSMEs and Poverty Reduction: What Works? How can technology reduce poverty? This 3-minute video presents a framework on digital tools, enterprise growth, and inclusive development:

Advancing e-Commerce Beyond Readiness What drives e-commerce success in developing countries? This short video reveals 5 key lessons from Ghanaian firms on overcoming barriers and leveraging local strengths:

The Digital Transformation for Development Scorecard How can development organisations design better #digitaltransformation strategies? This short video introduces the new DX4D Scorecard—a tool to evaluate and improve digital transformation efforts:

What drives development project ‘success’ or ‘failure’? My new blogpost explores how shifting local and global actor-networks shape project outcomes more than templates or toolkits. A grounded look inside real practice. ict4dblog.wordpress.com/2026/01/12/u... #development

New blogpost: using actor-network theory to unpack how development projects really unfold in practice Exposing the intersection of politics, power, tech, and project trajectories within the black box of implementation ict4dblog.wordpress.com/2026/01/12/u... #devstudies #aidwork

How Can Global South Nations Compete in Tech Sectors? How can low-/middle-income countries build globally competitive tech sectors like AI, fintech or agritech? This short video explains using Porter’s competitive advantage theory:

Understanding the Politics of Practice in Development Projects In development, we talk a lot about policy, strategy and results.  We talk less about the everyday practice of project implementation.  But this messy, political reality is what actually determines whether development interventions…

Knowledge Divides in the Era of #BigData How can we measure global knowledge divides using open-access big data? This short video use of Wikipedia pageviews to measure knowledge consumption divides and create a knowledge divides index:

Digital Rewilding in Cumbria Digital technologies are increasingly vital in rewilding projects in Cumbria, enhancing planning, monitoring, and community engagement. While innovations like AI and GIS improve ecological restoration efforts, successful implementation requires focusing on sustainable…

How do politics and practice impact development project performance? Find out more in this paper: “Understanding Development Project Implementation: An Actor-Network Perspective”: research.manchester.ac.uk/en/publicati... #development

Tools to analyse international development projects: how local+global actors shape success and failure From the paper, “Understanding Development Project Implementation: An Actor-Network Perspective”: research.manchester.ac.uk/en/publicati...

Tools to analyse #internationaldevelopment projects: how implementation is shaped by actor-network relations From the paper, “Understanding Development Project Implementation: An Actor-Network Perspective”: research.manchester.ac.uk/en/publicati...

Understanding how development project success / failure are shaped by local+global actor relations From the paper, “Understanding Development Project Implementation: An Actor-Network Perspective”: research.manchester.ac.uk/en/publicati...

Bridging the Digital Divide in #Mountain Regions Can ICTs impact the remoteness and exclusion of mountain communities? This short video explores benefits - access to knowledge, sustaining social networks, and improving livelihoods - but also challenges:

Tools to analyse international development projects: local-global consequence analysis From the paper, “Understanding Development Project Implementation: An Actor-Network Perspective”: research.manchester.ac.uk/en/publicati...

📢 CFP Reminder: “Digital Data & Technologies in Upland and Mountain Regions” track 🌄 Seeking papers on GIS, remote sensing, data justice, digital inclusion, and more in #mountain regions; deadline 7th Jan for May 2026 #ICT4D conference in Kathmandu Details: ifip94.ku.edu.np #MountainTech

Pragmatist-Critical Realism as a Research Paradigm Combining #CriticalRealism and #Pragmatism can produce a more-powerful research paradigm for #DevelopmentStudies 📺 This short video explains how plus a four-step operationalisation methodology:

How to classify international development project actors by function and local/global network membership From the paper, “Understanding Development Project Implementation: An Actor-Network Perspective”: research.manchester.ac.uk/en/publicati...

Constructing an AI Value Chain and Ecosystem Model Looking for an AI value chain or AI ecosystem model? This short video presents a unified model of use to AI researchers, policy-makers and strategists: youtu.be/g2qRWaVhedI #AIStrategy #AIResearch

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New video: How ICTs empower micro, small & medium enterprises See how digital tools can improve market access, boost competitiveness, and support poverty reduction: youtu.be/qDAA1vVN6eE #ICT4D #MSMEs #InclusiveGrowth