Richard Duncombe
Senior Lecturer · Information and Communication Technologies for Development (ICT4D)
The University of ManchesterUnited Kingdom
About
Dr. Richard Duncombe is a Senior Lecturer at the Global Development Institute, University of Manchester. He specializes in Information and Communication Technologies for Development (ICT4D), focusing on mobile technologies, agricultural development, and ICT innovation systems in developing countries. His work contributes to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in poverty alleviation and sustainable development.
Education:
- B.Sc (Hons) in Society and Technology, Middlesex Polytechnic
- M.Sc in Science Policy, University of Sussex
- PhD in ICT4D, University of Manchester (DFID-sponsored)
Research Interests:
- Mobile phones and rural development (M-development)
- ICT innovation systems and university-industry links
- E-commerce in Africa and South Asia
- Impact of ICT on small enterprises
Consultancy & Roles:
- Consultant for DFID, UNIDO, UNCTAD, and World Bank
- External PhD examiner in UK, Africa, and Australia
- Coordinator of international research projects in India and Uganda
Labs & Teams: Member of the Development Informatics Group, the UK's largest ICT4D research group.
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