Assignment 4: ICT and Agriculture

Prepare a short paper in response to the Digital Green Paper by Gandhi et al.

This is an opportunity for you to think critically about the week's readings and reflect on the themes of the course. This is not to summarize what you read, but rather to prepare an intellectual response to it.

Answer the following:

According to the article, what is the pourpose of the Digital Green Project?

Choose at least two of the following questions to address:

In this context, how do constraints or contextual/cultural factors impact design decisions?
What is the significance of social networks to this project and to other projects we've read about in the class?
Do you think video is an appropriate medium for this project, why or why not? What are some of the successes and some of the challenges? Would other methods be successful, if so what would you propose?
Thinking to other readings we've read or other experience you have had in developing countries, what critiques or comments do you have to offer in reference to this article?

Please proofread to make sure your concepts are clear and free from typographical errors.
Due: April 30 at 6:30pm
Length: 2-3 pages
Assessment: You will be assessed on the thoughtfulness of your response, clarity of concepts, and completeness.

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