by Alasdair Munn | May 23, 2009
Development Aid's Bitter Little Pill The West currently lives within a prescriptive mentality. The road to efficiency is paved with check boxes and packaged solutions. Robust and complicated infrastructure props up bad decisions and resources are used like wallpaper...
by Alasdair Munn | May 14, 2009
I love being exposed to new ideas, new approaches and new ways of looking at things. It was brought to my attention this week that what I regarded as the beginning is not necessarily a universal construct. Although I come across as being driven by process and form, my...
by Alasdair Munn | May 8, 2009
It is great to have opinions. It is also a good idea to seek out and learn from other peoples perspectives. What is important is to apply what you have learned in a manner that ensures relevance and context. I used to be an Apple evangelist. I still love Apple and it...
by Alasdair Munn | May 1, 2009
As I sit here at my desk, peering at my beautiful Apple cinema display, keeping an eye on all the tools that allow me to connect with so many people remotely I am struck with a sense of … loss. I know, to some of my social media “connections” I am just a number in a...
by Alasdair Munn | Apr 26, 2009
What can Africa teach the World about Technology? After attending Africa Gathering this weekend, the central key words and phrases I gained were: Relevance Solution based approach Context Understanding your stakeholders. Sustainable (All four cornerstones) In...
