Mobiles for Development: How mobile technologies can enhance Plan and partners’ work in Africa

Commissioned by Plan Finland, this guide provides:

• an overview of relevant and innovative examples of how mobile telephones have been successfully integrated into development projects and processes; and
• a three stage process to help Plan staff and other development practitioners identify the key social, economic and technical factors and issues they need to consider when planning to use mobile technologies.

It is hoped that this guide will provide both Plan’s staff and partners with the information necessary to make well-informed decisions about integrating mobile technologies into their work.