Shirin Madon

Shirin Madon is a Professor of Information Communication Technologies and Socioeconomic Development at the London School of Economics (LSE), jointly affiliated with the Department of International Development and the Management Department's Information Systems and Innovation group. Her research focuses on digital innovation in humanitarianism, e-governance, and rural health systems, with particular attention to India and sub-Saharan Africa.

Research Interests:

• ICT4D (Information and Communication Technologies for Development)
• Digital identity systems and cash assistance in humanitarian contexts
• Rural healthcare governance and primary healthcare strengthening
• E-governance models for inclusive development
• Telecentres and community-based technology adoption

Her work bridges technological innovation with socio-economic challenges, emphasizing accountability mechanisms in resource-poor settings. She has conducted longitudinal studies on India's Village Health Committees and evaluated Aadhaar's impact on social assistance programs. Currently, she explores digital connectivity's role in achieving Sustainable Development Goals through institutional resilience frameworks.

As an Associate Editor for Information Technology for Development and Information Technology and People, she promotes interdisciplinary research. Her publications span health systems innovation, governance reforms, and ICT-mediated social change, with over 50 peer-reviewed articles and edited volumes since 1991.

Shirin's research emphasizes practical applications: her work on mobile health in Tanzania demonstrated technology's potential for NTD control, while her studies on India's rural BPO sector highlighted entrepreneurship-driven inclusive growth. She critiques digital divide challenges while advocating for equitable technology adoption strategies in global development contexts.