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Geek Heresy Book Review
Toyama’s (2015) Geek Heresy is a poignant self-reflection and examination of the misguided promises and immense pitfalls of techno-centrism within information and communications technologies for development (ICT4D) work, particularly in relation to international efforts and projects attempting to foster economic development or address the knowledge gap. That is, throughout this accessible, non-academic read, Toyama debunks…
Los Angeles-Shanghai Collaborative Comparative Project Funded
Recently, the University of Southern California (USC) and Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) joined forces to create the Institute of Cultural and Creative Industry (ICCI), based in Shanghai. As part of this initiative, the New Media Management Research Center was established, and the Shanghai enterprise Zizhu International Education Group agreed to fund collaborative research projects conducted by faculty from…
Online Labor Platforms: Technology for Everyone?
(Repost of blog post by Ruchika Joshi on the JustJobs Network blog) The ILO projects that an additional 1.1 million people will be rendered jobless in 2017. Emerging and developing economies in particular are struggling to cope with the global jobs crisis, as vulnerable employment and underemployment continue to plague their labor markets. In light…
Welcome to our new ARNIC site!
Welcome to the new ARNIC site! We are relaunching our online presence with a new URL and this redesigned website. There are several new features, including an events calendar, a Twitter feed, and a blog section. Please visit us regularly for updates on our research seminar series, our various research projects, and opportunities to engage with…
ARNIC to participate at IGF 2016 in Guadalajara, Mexico
ARNIC researchers will have a strong presence at the upcoming Internet Governance Forum (IGF) in Guadalajara, Mexico (December 6-9, 2016). Prof. Hernan Galperin will co-lead a panel (with Prof. Christopher Yoo from UPenn) about evidence-driven policies for digital inclusion. Panelists include Alison Gilwald, Executive Director Research ICT Africa, Maria Elena Estavillo Flores, Commissioner at IFT (Mexican…
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