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The Challenges of Teaching Literacy Skills to Somali Refugees in Dadaab

The Challenges of Teaching Literacy Skills to Somali Refugees in Dadaab

Published on: Jan 22 2020 by Guest Writer - 5 Comments
In 2017, Dadaab Refugee Camp was the sixth biggest city in Kenya, with a population of 250,000. With peace returning to Somalia, organisations like the Norwegian...
New Evidence on What Educational Technology Works for Refugees and Displaced Populations – Your Weekend Long Reads

New Evidence on What Educational Technology Works for Refugees and Displaced Populations – Your Weekend Long Reads

Published on: Apr 07 2018 by Steve Vosloo - Comments Off on New Evidence on What Educational Technology Works for Refugees and Displaced Populations – Your Weekend Long Reads
There are over half a billion children living in countries affected by conflict and disasters, making them three times more likely to be out of school than children...
A Really Bad Blockchain Idea: Digital Identity Cards for Rohingya Refugees

A Really Bad Blockchain Idea: Digital Identity Cards for Rohingya Refugees

Published on: Jan 11 2018 by Wayan Vota - 34 Comments
The Rohingya Project claims to be a grassroots initiative that will empower Rohingya refugees with a blockchain-leveraged financial ecosystem tied to digital identity...
Join These Exciting Sessions! Please Register Now for GDDF 2023

Join These Exciting Sessions! Please Register Now for GDDF 2023

Published on: Mar 23 2023 by Wayan Vota - Leave a Comment
Please RSVP Now for the Global Digital Development Forum on April 26-27, 2023. Already over 1,170 of your peers have registered for this virtual ICT4D conference...
How Humanitarians Use Satellites in Crisis Response Programs

How Humanitarians Use Satellites in Crisis Response Programs

Published on: Mar 08 2023 by Guest Writer - Leave a Comment
Satellite applications developed by an increasingly complex web of supply-side stakeholders can be used across a wide range of use cases throughout the life cycle...
How Universities Can Move the Digital Agenda Forward

How Universities Can Move the Digital Agenda Forward

Published on: Mar 02 2023 by Guest Writer - Leave a Comment
Digital transformation is disrupting the field of international development and propelling it into new directions. International development professionals will...
Twitter is Now a Double-Edged Sword for the Global South

Twitter is Now a Double-Edged Sword for the Global South

Published on: Jan 04 2023 by Guest Writer - Comments Off on Twitter is Now a Double-Edged Sword for the Global South
When billionaire businessman Elon Musk took over Twitter, many speculated that Twitter may not survive the layoffs and abrupt philosophical shift. The conversation...
How to Address Disinformation in Eastern and Central Europe

How to Address Disinformation in Eastern and Central Europe

Published on: Sep 08 2022 by Guest Writer - Comments Off on How to Address Disinformation in Eastern and Central Europe
 The Russian invasion and war in Ukraine has accelerated already existing propaganda and disinformation campaigns throughout Eastern and Central Europe. Together...
4 Benefits of Text Messaging Applications for Education Programs

4 Benefits of Text Messaging Applications for Education Programs

Published on: Aug 03 2022 by Guest Writer - 2 Comments
The Rapid Evidence Review of Messaging Apps, SMS & Social Media from the EdTech Hub provides an overview of existing research on the use of mobile phone-based...
Apply Now: 2 Million CAD for Artificial Intelligence Health Research Hubs

Apply Now: 2 Million CAD for Artificial Intelligence Health Research Hubs

Published on: Jul 18 2022 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on Apply Now: 2 Million CAD for Artificial Intelligence Health Research Hubs
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) is showing promise in transforming how health systems are planned and health services are delivered across low- and middle-income...