Richard Heeks

How do universities reform computing degrees in developing countries? This 3-minute video summarises our research on curriculum change in African universities and what happens when global curriculum designs meet local realities. Watch here: youtu.be/qkjA_EOVTDU #ICT4D

Classic papers of #ICT4D: Government Data: Understanding the Barriers to Citizen Access and Use PDF: hummedia.manchester.ac.uk/institutes/gdi…

How can digital tech support #Cumbria in addressing the so-called “triple emergency” of climate change, biodiversity loss, and social inequality? linkedin.com/pulse/digital-…

Why Health Care Information Systems Succeed or Fail PDF: hummedia.manchester.ac.uk/institutes/gdi…

New video: a 3-minute summary of our research on changing computing curricula in African universities and the challenges of implementation using the design–reality gap framework Watch here: youtu.be/qkjA_EOVTDU #ICT4D #HigherEducation

Curriculum development in ICT/computing needs more than new course specs My blogpost shows how the design–reality gap model supports evidence-based planning: ict4dblog.wordpress.com/2026/02/24/usi… #EdTech

Classic papers of #ICT4D: Centralised vs. Decentralised Management of Public Information Systems: A Core-Periphery Solution PDF: hummedia.manchester.ac.uk/institutes/gdi…

Link: doi.org/10.1002/j.1681… Using the OPTIMISM model to identify and mitigate risk in organisational change This paper illustrates using the example of change in university curriculums

How can universities strengthen computing/ICT curriculum development and review? My new blogpost explains how design–reality gap analysis offers a practical framework for diagnosing and managing real-world implementation challenges: ict4dblog.wordpress.com/2026/02/24/usi… #HigherEd #Curriculum

Classic papers of #ICT4D: Public Sector Management Information Systems PDF: hummedia.manchester.ac.uk/institutes/gdi…

Our open-access paper shows how the design–reality gap framework can guide strategic planning for computing/ICT curriculum development: doi.org/10.1002/j.1681… #HigherEd #EdTech

The MRI has launched a #survey to check in with the global mountain research community and better understand how the MRI is doing from your perspective. Help shape the future of the Mountain Research Initiative👉 weadapt.org/forum/have-you… #MountainsMatter #OurChangingMountains

Classic papers of #ICT4D: Information Technology and Public Sector Corruption PDF: hummedia.manchester.ac.uk/institutes/gdi…

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How can universities diagnose the real challenges of updating computing/ICT curricula? Our open-access paper shows how the design–reality gap model offers a practical toolkit for understanding and improving curriculum reform: doi.org/10.1002/j.1681… #HigherEd #EdTech

Analysing the US--China "AI Cold War" Narrative Think the “AI Cold War” explains today’s AI geopolitics? This short video shows why this narrative oversimplifies a much more complex global picture, and what it means for policy and collaboration: youtu.be/42aVCWu2f7E

Development projects are inherently political Our research shows why the Asian Development Bank couldn't impose its 'best practice' solution in Sri Lanka. And what happened when they learned to build networks instead: youtu.be/pl0mjAKH-ik #Development #PowerDynamics

Why do so many development projects fail? We know surprisingly little about what actually happens during implementation. My new video explains how actor-network theory reveals the hidden politics of project practice: youtu.be/pl0mjAKH-ik #ICT4D #DevelopmentStudies

ICTs, MSMEs and Poverty Reduction: What Works? How can technology reduce poverty? This 3-minute video presents a framework on digital tools, enterprise growth, and inclusive development: youtu.be/qDAA1vVN6eE

Advancing e-Commerce Beyond Readiness What drives e-commerce success in developing countries? This short video reveals 5 key lessons from Ghanaian firms on overcoming barriers and leveraging local strengths: youtu.be/BBP9uV2-OpM