Mobiles Are Transformative ~ My IDC Panel 4/10

I'm moderating a panel this weekend at the International Development Conference on Saturday 10 April 2010 in Track 1 on Harnessing Technology in Development. Our theme?

Mobile Services and Telephony

This innocent sounding title belies the tremendously transformative role mobiles have in emerging countries -- and especially in quite poor locales. Our panel includes:

• Neil Daly ~ Mobile Money Transfer, GSMA
• Katherine Maher ~ Innovation Team, UNICEF
• Don Yansen ~ Telemedicine, ClickDiagnostics

By spotlighting financial services, transparency and civic services, and health innovations, we will enhance upon our transformative mobiles theme and give tangible examples. Plus, be sure to join us Friday night 9 April 2010 from 6-8p in the MIT Museum for International Development Night and innovation showcase!