Africa Netsquared People Phone 
Tech Soup
MAY 23, 2013
It originally appeared on NetSquared. The rational for "seeing data as a state" rather than a donor in Africa to help answer policymakers questions is also explained. Seeing Like a State in Africa: Data Needed. Data philanthropy efforts are reviewed and advice for writing about data is offered. Data and Philanthropy.
Tech Soup
DECEMBER 23, 2013
That means Net2Local organizers are reaching as many people as NTEN’s NTC conference every quarter ! NetSquared has doubled down on our local focus by recruiting Regionals Ambassadors who are offering mentorship and support to new and prospective Net2Local organizers. NetSquared Camps and Travel Bursaries. August 2013.
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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
SEPTEMBER 20, 2012
Note from Beth: Back in 2003 when most people in the nonprofit sector were asking, “What the heck is a blog?,” Here’s the deal: cloud computing means that people are keeping data in similar formats. I’ve been in on all the phone calls. We heard that from Africa, India and Latin America. Or it can, anyway.
Tech Soup
AUGUST 14, 2013
It was originally published on NetSquared. This week we learn about the Resilient Africa Network (RAN), which is helping African students use open data for disaster relief. There is also some interesting insight into the link between open development and social impact bonds, while the data dilemma is brought to the fore.
NTEN
JULY 23, 2009
Amy Sample Ward, NetSquared. Recently, over 300 innovators and changemakers interested in the intersection of technology and social benefit work converged for a few days of idea-sharing, learning, and collaboration at NetSquared's annual conference. The Extraordinaries -- On-demand crowdsourcing volunteerism via smartphones.
NTEN
FEBRUARY 17, 2010
Amy Sample Ward, NetSquared. Whether we look at mapping tools, fundraising, or missing person systems, the social media response to the January earthquakes in Haiti all leverage the powerful technology we can hold in our hands: our mobile phones. Reports of violence and of peace efforts could be placed via the web or mobile phone.
Tech Soup
AUGUST 14, 2014
You can read about the campaign over on NetSquared (where Ushahidi won its first challenge!). Indiegogo also measures how much social engagement is happening with your campaign, meaning how many people are looking at it and sharing it on various networks. Bottom line: Kickstarter might be a bit of a gamble for nonprofits.
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