SXSW 2012 - Question Box - What the World Wants to Know

Question Box - What the World Wants to Know
Event	Interactive 2010
Format	Dual
Organizer	Rose Shuman – Open Mind - Question Box
Description	Over 4 billion people aren't on the Internet. Question Box brings information to people that way they want it, when they want it. We set up hotlines and SMS services in local languages, so a rural villager can call or text a question about anything they want. Users ask about everything from agriculture tips, to health questions, to the names of the President of every country imaginable. Want a look inside the minds of the other 4 billion? Come to the Question Box presentation and find out what they are thinking!
Questions Answered	What is Question Box? Why aren't 4 billion people online? What do people in the developing world care about? How does Question Box work technically - hardware and software? How do you get a social enterprise/nonprofit going in the developing world? What are the technology concerns when designing for the developing world? Is there a way to provide this service and make money? How does Question Box use worldwide collaboration to keep momentum? What impact has Question Box had on peoples' lives? Is everything really hopeless in Africa?
Level	Beginner
Category	Case Study, Content, Digital Divide, Non-Profits

Question Box - What the World Wants to Know