Technology and Development

What it is about

You will learn how technologies are used in development and emerging economies, what expectations are attached to them, and why the promised solutions often fail to materialize. By the end, you will be able to analyze the opportunities and challenges of technological development projects and develop concrete ideas for how technology can be used effectively.

What you will be able to do

• Apply theories on the role of technology in development activities
• Assess the usefulness of these theories in real development projects
• Identify empirical trends in the use of technology for development
• Position technological development in the context of global trends (e.g., power shifts, COVID-19)
• Critically evaluate empirical evidence on technology projects

What the module consists of

• SeminarDevelopment of content, discussion, and work on solutions; here the learning objectives are applied in practice

Teaching method

• (Online-)DiskussionenContribution and reflection of one's own arguments; promotes participation and critical engagement
• Guided ProjectsPractical application of concepts to develop concrete solutions
• LecturesImparting fundamental knowledge and theoretical content
• ExercisesExercises to deepen and apply what has been learned