Paul James Crook
1 min readNov 3, 2021

Interesating pieces Kenza

From the EdTech point of view, some interesting approaches whereby schools are the focal points for changing access to wider internet connectivity. Yes to equity but how to get there away from the market drivers that can, will, further exacerbate inequality and hence inequity?

Rwanda provides an example of the positives in having an active government driving a smart device in each and every house. Other agendas? Certainly to be conjectured. But, then again, the companies already controlling the markets have agendas. Probably with less accountability given issues of rule of law and the application of any law to the powers-that-are.

EdTech, fitting with enterprise enabling (beyond platform working) and basic service improvements are real cutting edge areas to change dynamics for aid and development and governance. How it happens requires more of this type of research fitting back to the realities of power and influence dynamics. Take a look at the mobile money piece done for ICSB and related coffee table pieces turned out

Thanks for sponsoring further thinking

Paul James Crook
Paul James Crook

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