Homegrown solutions are often most effective , as local communities are best able to understand the complex local needs , behaviors and nuances . Mobile phones are helping African citizens call their governments to account . Loren Treisman : ` ` There 's a real thirst for this technology in Africa '' Technology can help African governments serve the interests of their citizens , she says .
Mobile phones are helping African citizens call their governments to account . Loren Treisman : ` ` There 's a real thirst for this technology in Africa '' Technology can help African governments serve the interests of their citizens , she says .