Two years ago Aker et al added to [our knowledge of “what works” in adult education in low-income environments] with a study from Niger showing that a mobile phone-based component added to a standard adult literacy program improved math and literacy scores for participants, and those res...

The Financial Times quotes non-resident fellow Jenny Aker on mobile phones for small farmers in developing countries.

Public Radio International quotes CGD visiting fellow Jenny Aker on cell phones in Haiti.

UN news agency IRIN quoted CGD visiting fellow Jenny Aker on Niger's food supply.