Business Link Pacific Podcast

Using science and technology to measure impact in International Development

June 17, 2020 Business Link Pacific Season 3 Episode 6
Business Link Pacific Podcast
Using science and technology to measure impact in International Development
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Measuring your business’ impact helps you understand, manage and communicate the value that your work creates in a clear and consistent way. It can help you better understand your customers/clients and as a result develop products and services tailored to their needs. 

In this Podcast we are joined by Matt Lloyd, Chief Executive of Arco Tech, a New Zealand based software development firm. 

Arco Tech are instrumental in developing the BLP Essential Business Tools; the Diagnostic Tool, the Business Health Check and the Business Continuity Planner. 

Matt and his team also assist BLP to measure the impact of our programme in the Pacific Islands, which provides avenues for us to improve and tailor our services. 

In this Podcast Matt will discuss the role of science and technology in International Development and the importance of measuring impact.


Host: Emma Crawford-Falekaono

Emma has over 15 years’ experience in chartered accountancy and commercial environments globally. She started her career in accounting before taking time out to deploy as a Military Police Officer to Southern Afghanistan.  In 2014, she made the move into the tech industry and is now a Business Consultant for Business Link Pacific, delivering professional development and skills training courses to growing businesses in the Pacific region. 

Credits:

Recorded, mixed & edited by Dave Rhodes of Dave Rhodes Productions.

Music credit: Alex Khaskin

Business Link Pacific is a private sector programme supported by the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade and DT Global. The core team is based in Auckland, New Zealand and supported by in-country partners in Fiji, Samoa, Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu, Solomon Islands and Cook Islands. 

For more information visit the Business Link Pacific Portal: https://businesslinkpacific.com/

Guest & Topic Introduction
Tell us a bit about Arco Tech, what does the firm specialise in?
Where did the inspiration for Arco Tech come from?
What countries do you provide services for?
Can you talk us through some of the key components of developing BLP's Essential online business tools?
What are the benefits of collecting and analysing data uisng a tailored digital tool?
How do you prioritise product/feedback requests?
What role can Science & Technology play in International Development?
What do you think the main roadblock is for access to Science & Technology education in the Pacific Islands?
Do you think SME owners are making good use of data to inform decision making?
How can people get in contact with Arco Tech?
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