Mobile technologies for social transformation

1. Mobile technologies for social transformation Mobiles for monitoring and evaluationA presentation for BOND MEMBERS 2012 by Peter Holt

2. The growth of mobile creates new opportunities • There are 6 billion mobile subsriptions & it is expected that they will exceed 6.5 billion by 2013 • The fastest growth rate is in sub-sahara Africa • Every 10% increase in penetration equates to 1.2% increase in GDP • More people have access to a mobile phone than to running water or proper sanitation facilities Mobile technologies for social transformation

3. Mobile in Development : Technology is being used to improve transparency, empowerment and as a catalyst for change Mobile money M:Learning Openness and Transparency Information and Empowerment M:health Data collection Remote counselling and mentoring Crisis mapping Mobile technologies for social transformation

4. Nimbus Consulting What we do and how we do it Mobile technologies for social transformation

5. Why engage Nimbus? Challenges with ICT4D programmes (UNESCO & World Bank) • Results not directly tied to improving economic condition of end user • Not relevant to local contexts, strengths, or needs • Not understanding infrastructure capacity • Underestimating maintenance costs and issues • Projects supported only by short-term grants • Solutions are not looking at the whole problem • Projects built on condescending assumptions Mobile technologies for social transformation

6. Within a frameworkof stakeholder engagement and deliverableoutcomes Building blocks for an appropriate solution Donor & supporter needs Current programmesrequirements Flexible processes Attitude torisk andinnovation NGO factors Resilience and melioration Commercial models Local Capabilities / Maintenance Accessibility to Technology Technologyfactors Culture andbeliefs Local Champions Literacy levels Community needs Communityfactors Mobile technologies for social transformation

7. Delivering an appropriate solution What are the possibilities in terms of enabling factors (coverage, connectivity, electricity)? What are the current levels of access to technology? Is the support organisation able tosupport all stakeholders (e.g. Gender issues) Do you have local Champions? Iterativeco-design Has the system been tested with all stakeholders? Have training materials been developed with the community? What are the information needs of the various stakeholder groups? How will these needs evolve? What local skills are available? How will solution be maintained? Is the equipment protected against physical conditions? Mobile technologies for social transformation

8. Transparency : Improving the timeliness and openness of reporting Mobile technologies for social transformation

9. Transparency : Improving the timeliness and openness of reporting Mobile technologies for social transformation

10. Transparency : Improving the timeliness and openness of reporting (Pt 1) Financialsand annual field report Outcomes Visibility of field activities 1000 mosquito nets@ $20 = $20,000 Mosquito netsset up and in usePhoto is date andlocation stamped Healthy families andimproved schoolattendanceData capture withmobile forms 1000 mosquito netsdelivered to villagePhoto is date andlocation stamped Mobile technologies for social transformation

11. Transparency : Improving the timeliness and openness of reporting (Pt 2) • Monthly web-based reporting • Programme managers can see in real-time what is happening and make informed decisions • Full transparency for sponsors which improves access to future funding Mobile technologies for social transformation

12. SMS solutions : FrontlineSMS and RapidSMS • Create and manage SMS contact groups • View incoming and outgoing SMS message history • Collect data via SMS, and export data for easy analysis • Run an SMS information service using auto-replies • Work on any GSM network via your own PC or laptop Mobile technologies for social transformation

13. Data and mapping solutions : Datadyne and POImapper • Especially designed for work with limited or no network connectivity • Work offline and synchronize data when in connectivity is available • Saves 2-3 days per month of a health worker’s time due to electronic transfer of patient data directly from the field • Automatic registration of equipment locations during maintenance • Increased speed and accuracy of registration in humanitarian disasters • Improved visibility of MDG program progress via integration with IT systems Mobile technologies for social transformation

14. The cost of mobile Mobile Data based solutions can provide more content and be far cheaper From: 0000To control banana diseases, crush sweet potato leaves and mix with water to spray. Reply with 1. Wilt 2. Weevils 3. Pests 4. Help Mobile technologies for social transformation

15. The other mobile technologies Mobile technologies for social transformation

16. Discussion forum The ‘expert’ panel Peter Holt – Director, Nimbus Consulting PerttiLounamaa– Managing Director, PoiMapper Simon Bachelor – Senior Partner, Gamos David Deakin – Head of HIV Programme, Tearfund Mobile technologies for social transformation

17. Thank youContact Details:Peter Holt, Directoremail: peter@nimbus.mobicall: +447515 571033Web: www.nimbus.mobi Mobile technologies for social transformation