Turn on ye ole Javascript to add ratings in this low-budg app.

Link to this page
← All panel ideas
Title:

Appfrica: How Web Applications Are Helping Emerging Markets Grow

Your vote:
Level:
Intermediate
Type:
Panel
Category:
Human / Social Issues
Organizer:
Jonathan Gosier, Appfrica.org
Panelists:
Jonathan Gosier, moderator (Appfrica.org), Erik Hersman (White African), David Kobia (Ushahidi), TMS Ruge (projectdiaspora.org), Rose Shuman (QuestionBox)
Description:
Everything we thought we knew about Africa is wrong. Technology is leading growth, developmental aid is hurting it. The continent is incredibly rich while the people remain poor. How is technology (specifically the web and mobile devices) changing the narrative of sustainable economic growth in the African diaspora?
Erik Hersman
on 8/8/08
I think this would be interesting if each of the panelists were to bring specific real-world examples with both pros/cons for how they are helping or hurting growth in Africa.

I'd also like to hear someone to outline the major challenges with possible solutions.
ali merifield
on 11/8/08
Would be good to also make reference to what is happening in telecoms and technology in wider context of other trade (versus aid) and industry, as everything is interconnected, particularly with reference to access and inclusion.
Barbara Sparks
on 13/8/08
I think the impact of the Web on developing economies is a critical issue for all of us to be thinking about. It will have a huge impact economically, socially, culturally and more...no doubt in ways we don't yet fully understand. I'm not sure I'd agree with the statement, "developmental aid is hurting growth," but I'd like to hear the line of thought. You should definitely include this panel!
Nii Simmonds
on 27/11/08
I'm all about affordable health solutions in Africa. Would love to talk about how ICT is enabling health care in Africa.
last minute kreta
on 15/5/09
Most excellent!
Do it today!
Link to this page
← All panel ideas
Legend
    0
    Zilch - I have no interest in this idea.
    1
    OK - But this is not really my cup of tea.
    2
    Good - I might attend this panel.
    3
    Better - I probably will attend this panel.
    4
    Best - I will definitely attend this panel.
    5
    Amazing - This justifies my trip to SXSW.
T
= Technical panel
P
= Philosophical panel
B
= Beginner level
I
= Intermediate level
A
= Advanced level
Developed for SXSW by Lindsey Simon