This Is Berkeley

On today's episode we talk with a post-doctoral fellow at the Blum Center for Developing Economies. His area of research deals with using emerging technology to help alleviate global poverty. Among other topics, this episode looks at how mobile phones are creating new opportunities for people in Ghana and Kenya. Find Out More Learn more at Dr. Opoku-Agyemang's Website or follow him on Twitter at @Kweku_OA   Additional Notes Find new episodes at thisisberkeley.com or follow us on Twitter at @thisisberkeley This episode first appeared on Story Punch, but after talking with Kweku about his research it inspired me to start a new podcast devoted solely to Berkeley. The interview is reused here with his permission. Music by Yan Perchuk, courtesy of Shutterstock, Inc.

Welcome to This Is Berkeley, a podcast featuring interviews from interesting people and organizations in Berkeley, California. In this episode, Marc introduces the show and explains the heart behind it. Find out more at thisisberkeley.com or follow us on Twitter at @thisisberkeley Logo design by Adriana Macias Music by Yan Perchuk, courtesy of Shutterstock, Inc.