http://blogs.technet.com/b/microsoft_on_the_issues/archive/2009/09/30/constructive-disruption-can-drive-social-change.aspxPosted by Akhtar Badshah Senior Director, Community Affairs The technology scene today is distinguished by the convergence of device connectivity, software innovation and cloud-based services, which enable people and organizations to access informationen-USTelligent Evolution Platform Developer Build (Build: 5.6.50428.7875)http://blogs.technet.com/b/microsoft_on_the_issues/archive/2009/09/30/constructive-disruption-can-drive-social-change.aspx#3343270Fri, 09 Jul 2010 22:49:01 GMTd5e57398-b9ef-4490-9955-07cbb4e4a80d:3343270Anonymous<p>There is no doubt that technology has a greater role to play in reducing poverty in the developing world. I am however puzzled by some of the strategies taken by most NGOs when it comes to education in the developing world. For example, in Africa there has been an emphasis given to K-12 education while there are millions of college ready young Africans roaming slams of most African Cities. I argue that NGOs can use emerging technologies to provide affordable hi-tech college level education to these college ready young people who can start building software applications relevant to their problems and opportunities in their communities.</p> <div style="clear:both;"></div><img src="http://blogs.technet.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=3343270" width="1" height="1">