Teaching Paper: Ethical Guidelines for Tech Development — Principles for Responsible Innovation in Non-Profit and Development Contexts

This Teaching Paper introduces ethical guidelines for technology development in non-profit and development contexts. Covering five domains—user-centered design, transparency, privacy, fairness, and environmental sustainability—it provides organizations with practical pathways to align innovation with mission-driven values. The guidelines strengthen trust, safeguard stakeholders, and promote responsible, inclusive, and sustainable technology practices.