Question

Project ideas for rural development using computer science and technology

Answer 1

The potential role of innovation in contributing to livelihoods is well understood, both by broadly promoting economic development and through targeted interventions.  In the latter domain, there are multiple routes through which this can take place:

Creation of new livelihood opportunities such as provision of mobile or energy services to consumers,Enhancing existing livelihood opportunities for specific groups by focusing on expanding opportunities/incomes such as expanding markets for handicrafts, increasing farmer resilience, enabling food processing in rural areas, or provision of productivity enhancing price information to farmers and fishermen, andEnabling more effective participation in livelihood activities through improved financial inclusion, education, and health.