Imagine the Secretary-General of the UN has tasked you with distributing USD 200

million in innovation funds in the coming 5 years in Latin America. You are thinking

of focusing on access to education specifically in rural areas and you are considering

partnerships with technology providers ranging from computers to satellite

connectivity as well as local politicians who are keen to help their local communities.

You remember that successful projects depend on a clear understanding of the local

needs and you decide to conduct a needs assessment that targets the students and

schools directly.

What type of information would you want to see and know before deciding on which

countries and regions to focus your efforts on? How would you perhaps try to get this

information?