Abstract Design is essential to fulfil unmet or under-served needs of resource-poor societies,
supporting their social and human development. A great deal of design research has been …

An expert considers the effects of a more mobile Internet on socioeconomic development
and digital inclusion, examining both potentialities and constraints. Almost anyone with a …

The base of the world income pyramid, typically known as the Base of the pyramid (BOP),
represents low-income people living in developing countries. Co-design with BOP people is …

The use of information and communication technologies (ICTs) in developing regions has
gained momentum due to their increasing affordability, particularly in rural areas where …

Most countries maintain regulatory requirements for testing of drinking water supplies to
guide treatment procedures and ensure safe water delivery to consumers. It is unclear …

We set out to support three rural communities in Uganda to manage their water supplies
using a locally relevant and fit-for-use technological intervention developed with the …

Abstract In South Africa, the management and monitoring of drinking water quality is
governed by policies and regulations based on international standards. Water Service …

Water quality monitoring is important for identifying public health risks and ensuring water
safety. However, even when water sources are tested, many institutions struggle to access …

Design is imperative to satisfy needs of people in resource-limited societies. Many design
studies have been carried out in the context of such societies in developing countries, and …

ICT4D has increasingly adopted participation and community involvement to address power
imbalances, namely through the figure of the" local". However, this reliance makes …