Teaching Paper: Ethical Guidelines for Tech Development — Principles for Responsible Innovation in Non-Profit and Development Contexts
Author: Dr. Anna Neya Kazanskaia
Publisher: NEYA Global Publishing
Teaching Paper | NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies
Year: 2025
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-tch-eth-tech-tp-03
About the Article
This Teaching Paper introduces ethical guidelines for technology development in non-profit and development contexts. Covering five domains—user-centered design, transparency, privacy, fairness, and environmental sustainability—it provides organizations with practical pathways to align innovation with mission-driven values. The guidelines strengthen trust, safeguard stakeholders, and promote responsible, inclusive, and sustainable technology practices.
Key Topics:
- Five ethical domains: user-centered design, transparency, privacy, fairness, sustainability
- Practical guidelines for technology design and governance
- Case study: AI literacy app in Latin America
- Common challenges and tips for resource-limited organizations
- Reflection questions for academic and practitioner use
- Academic value: bridging theory of tech ethics with non-profit practice
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Teaching Paper: Ethical Guidelines for Tech Development — Principles for Responsible Innovation in Non-Profit and Development Contexts. NEYA Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-tch-eth-tech-tp-01
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