Presentation of the structure of the Mobile A2K: Methodology Guide. Workshop "Mobile A2K: Culture and Safety in Africa. Developing a Methodology Guide", i2a International Institute for Architecture, 10-14/03/2012

1. Mobile A2K Methodology Guide
A Methodology Guide for Assessing the Impact of Culture on Urban Safety.

2. Mobile A2K Methodology Guide: Target
We Are the Target
The target of the research Mobile A2K: Culture and Safety in Africa
1. Scholars/academics
2. Civil society and NGOs
3. Policy-makers
4. ICT private companies

3. Mobile A2K Methodology Guide: Structure
© Lara Baladi, Sandouk el dounia (The World in a Box), 2001

4. Mobile A2K Methodology Guide: Structure
Title: Mobile A2K Methodology Guide
License
I. Overview
II. Research Components
III. Dissemination & Policy Engagement Components
Bibliography
Model: ACA2K Methodology Guide. African Copyright and Access To Knowledge (ACA2K) Project, CC BY-SA, April 2008.

5. Mobile A2K Methodology Guide: Overview

6. Mobile A2K Methodology Guide: I. Overview
The project Mobile A2K: Culture and Safety in Africa
√ Introduction to Mobile A2K
√ The Conceptual Framework
√ Vision, Mission & Objectives
√ Research Questions & Hypothesis
√ Project Components

7. Mobile A2K Methodology Guide: II. Research Component
© Abu Bakarr Mansaray, Nuclear Telephone Discovered in Hell, 2003 in Africa Remix, 2005, p. 225.

8. Mobile A2K Methodology Guide: II. Research Component
A. Data Collection Sub-Component
Douala, Johannesburg and Luanda
Cultural Events and Public Art
Urban Safety
Existing Documentation
Bibliography (Local and International)
Juridical & Administrative Frame
Archives
Analysis & Reporting
B. Information Visualisation Sub-Component
Multimedia Web-based Maps
Data, Texts,Videos and Photographies
User-generated Contents
Mobile Technology
Wikipedia
C. Qualitative Data Analysis Sub-Component
Case Studies
Impact Assessment Interviews
Selecting Interview Subjects
Questions
Logistical & Substantive Issues
Ethical Considerations
Analysis & Reporting
D. Comparative Analysis Sub-Component
Analysis & Reporting

9. Mobile A2K Methodology Guide: III. Dissemination & Policy Engagement Component
© Mounir Fatmi, Les connexions, 2003-2004, installation, Detail.

10. Mobile A2K Methodology Guide: III. Dissemination & Policy Engagement Component
A. Mobile A2K & Influence
Urban Influence in Douala, Johannesburg and Cape Town
Influence on Grant-Makers, Donors and the Third Sector
What We Don’t Want to Do
B. Influence in Improving Urban Safety
Relevance to the Millennium Development Goals
Engagement of Communities and Civil Society
C. Re-use and Replication
Influence on Academic Studies and Research
Use of the Documentation for Further Analysis

11. Mobile A2K Methodology Guide: III. Dissemination & Policy Engagement Component
© Jeff Wall, Invisible Man, 2001. Cibachrome transparency, aluminium light box, 240x320 cm. Courtesy Documenta, Kassel, 2002.

12. Mobile A2K Methodology Guide: How to Build It
1. Expectations
We are the target
Dissemination & Policy Engagement Component
2. Contents
Which data do we need
How/where can we collect those data
3. Interfaces
Which interfaces can facilitate our work
Which interfaces better respond to the needs of our research target

13. Iolanda Pensa - io@pensa.it - http://io.pensa.it
lettera27 Foundation - Curator Mobile A2K
Mobile A2K: Culture and Safety in Africa. Developing a Methodology Guide, i2a International Institute for Architecture, 10-14/03/2012