Tech-for-Good Programs May Harm the Communities They Aim to Help

A new book argues that well-intentioned technology initiatives in developing countries often reinforce colonial power dynamics and economic dependence rather than solving local problems. The analysis challenges how corporations and nonprofits deploy digital solutions, with implications for corporate social responsibility strategies and international development policy.

Originaltitel: Technocolonialism and the Politics of Digital Humanitarianism MadianouMirca, Technocolonialism: When Technology for Good is Harmful. Polity Press, 2025, 256 pp.; ISBN: 978-1-5095-5903-9.