"This publication is a straightforward overview of the impact of mobile technologies on development-related issues, for development practitioners. Focusing on its role in democratic governance, poverty reduction and crisis prevention, it provides a broad range of examples and statistical evidence from low and medium income countries. Mainly directed at UNDP programme staff and development partners, this primer also provides some guidelines for project design and implementation." (CAMECO Update 1-2012)
Executive Summary, 8
1 Introduction, 10
2 Current Trends, 12
3 Early Evidence of the Impact of Mobile Technologies on Developing Countries, 16
4 Mobile Technologies and Democratic Governance, 19
5 Mobile Technologies and Human Development, 28
6 Challenges and Opportunities in Using Mobile technologies for Development, 34
7 Typology of Countries for UNDP Programming, 38
8 A Glimpse Ahead, 40