Our voice is our data

Researching innovation in the informal sector requires engaging with communities to understand the nature of their businesses, which often includes household enterprises hidden from view. One approach is to use participatory visual methods, which allow researchers to involve communities in the entire research process, often using digital technology.

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Human Science Research Council SA
Published
2026-05-23
DOI
https://doi.org/10.14749/32379390
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ICT in Developing Communities
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Our voice is our data

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ICT in Developing Communities
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Our voice is our data

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Abstract

Researching innovation in the informal sector requires engaging with communities to understand the nature of their businesses, which often includes household enterprises hidden from view. One approach is to use participatory visual methods, which allow researchers to involve communities in the entire research process, often using digital technology.

Human Science Research Council SA
Industry, innovation and infrastructure
Openalex Percentile: Top 2%
ICT in Developing Communities
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