One major dilemma to face
Ask the people - but how can they know?
Do not do unto others as you would that they should do unto you. Their tastes may not be the same.
Notes:
Community development policy encourages us to start with peopleís needs ñ but that is difficult with IT. You canít ask communities what they want until they have seen it ñ but how do you design an electronic system without asking the community?
Advice: proceed with caution and remember George Bernard Shaw:
Do not do unto others as you would that they should do unto you. Their tastes may not be the same.
In developing systems, bear in mind that in many situations low cost, simple solution can deliver more value that impressive high-tech systems.