Date: October 20th 2009

This Thursday, we'll be discussing our shared definition of both "sustainability" and "scale" with information and communication technology programs in international development.

We have several questions to consider, led by AU Scholar-in-Residence, Kerry McNamara:

Is sustainability when projects are self-funding, like a for-profit business, and is scale reaching an entire country? Or can sustainability be reached by a dedicated funder, like government, and can scale be just a community large enough to support sustainability? Also, is sustainability and scale different for different sectors in the developing world? Could donor support be a valid business model in education or health - two sectors dominated by government support in developed countries - while finance and agriculture are required to source private sector income streams?

Please RSVP to join us Thursday, October 22, for what will be a lively discussion around sustainability and scale at the intersection of technology and development:

"Sustainability" and "Scale": What's that really mean for ICT4D? http://technologysalon.org/2009/10/ict4d-sustainability-and-scale.htm

October Technology Salon
Thursday, October 22, 8:30-10am
UN Foundation Conference Room
1800 Mass Avenue, NW, Suite 400
Washington, D.C. 20036
Map: http://tinyurl.com/53hdo4

Do note that we'll have hot coffee and Krispe Kreme donuts for a morning rush, but seating is limited and the UN Foundation is in a secure building. So the first fifteen (15) to RSVP at wayan@technologysalon.org will be confirmed attendance and then there will be a waitlist.