Sida and ICT4D
Jens Karberg
Read moreRole of ICT in democracy monitoring – hype or real? Case of the ICT4Democracy in East Africa project
East Africa has seen an influx in the number of internet users and in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) innovations. ICT tools are being used in preventing and detecting corruption, promoting the right to freedom of expression, enabling service delivery monitoring and improving government accountability and citizen participation. However, despite the potential these tools offer […]
Read moreThe Glocal Classroom: Convergence pedagogy For digital teaching and learning
Key insights from the project with a focus on ICT4D/communication for development education in Swedish higher education in connection with global partnerships. For example: more research is needed for developing a ‘hybrid space’: Creating user-friendly learning platforms, mobile phone apps and an e-repository for learning materials. To enhance student learning, the glocal classroom experience should […]
Read moreMobile Phone based water quality testing
Akvo will showcase the revolutionary water quality testing system, Akvo Caddisfly. It integrates with the Akvo FLOW mobile phone based field data collection system in use by dozens of governments and hundreds of NGOs in Africa and Asia.
Read morePractical IT boot camp improving Tanzanian women’s chances for employment
Help to Help is a foundation aiming to create conditions for positive change in developing countries by contributing to education and job creation. The Help to Help concept is made up of two steps that are equally important in the chain to create long-term developments in the society. Firstly, Help to Help sponsor university and […]
Read moreIT as a driver for Socioeconomic Development for South Eastern Europe
South Eastern European Business Agency – SEEBA Throughout the years the sourcing of IT services has been oriented towards the Asian market, more specifically towards India. Convinced that the SouthEastern European region is competitive enough, SEEBA has set its goals to promote SouthEast Europe (SEE) as an alternative market for IT/Media near shoring. The IT […]
Read moreWikipedia as a knowledge channel for sustainable development in Uganda
Poverty, climate change and an increased pressure on nature as a result from intensive farming and urbanization make it important to spread knowledge and to take actions related to sustainable development (SD) for the citizens of Uganda. These efforts are in line with the new SDGs and the new Sustainable Development Agenda 2030. One problem […]
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