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Data Made to Matter by MIT Sloan School of ManagementTexting Out of Poverty
15 min . May 26, 2017 . Business Analytics Business & Management Data Science Data Science, Analytics & Computer Technology
A developmental economist uses data to track how technology is changing lives in Africa. Tavneet Suri is on the ground in Kenya, collecting data on telecom innovations and their impacts. We spoke with Tavneet about how mobile money is lifting women and families out of poverty. We also learn some surprising facts on why voter texts are causing disappointment.