Dr. Shirin Madon

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Biography

Shirin Madon is a Professor at the London School of Economics and Political Science, focusing on Information Communication Technologies and their implications for socio-economic development and humanitarian aid. Her research investigates the impact of digital innovation in the humanitarian sector, particularly concerning digital identity and cash assistance. Madon has been involved in longitudinal studies aimed at capacity-building within India’s Village Health, Sanitation, and Nutrition Committees in Karnataka. Additionally, she serves as an Associate Editor for the journal 'Information Technology for Development'. Madon's selected publications reflect her extensive work on community health governance and the role of frontline health workers in building healthcare resilience in rural settings. She has also explored the challenges of accountability in resource-poor contexts, emphasizing the significance of community participation in public health interventions. With a strong background in health information systems and rural e-governance in India, her expertise lies in improving primary healthcare through technology and community development initiatives.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

London School of Economics and Political Science • London, England

Teaching and researching the intersections of information communication technologies and socio-economic development, focusing on humanitarian aid.

Requirements for London School of Economics and Political Science

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Upper second class honours (2:1) degree or equivalent in a relevant social science discipline
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Specialization Notes

Standard English requirement applies to most programs in Geography, Anthropology, Sociology, and Media.