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Digital ecosystems are the stakeholders, systems, and enabling environment that together empower people and communities to use digital technology to access services, engage with each other, or pursue economic opportunities....
Electronic health records (EHRs) are digital medical charts. They contain information such as a patient’s demographics, medical history, and progress notes. The United States leads the world in EHR adoption. As of 2019,...
In this post, I intend to provide a high-level overview of Web3 and how it can benefit nonprofits and civil society; I will illustrate some criticisms and risks to be aware of. Finally, I’ll share an action plan for nonprofit...
UNDP created the Chief Digital Office in 2019 and observed hundreds of digital projects and challenges faced by UNDP, governments, and partners. From this experience, the CDO found three key challenges:
Governments and...
Blockchain, cryptocurrency, and Web3 innovations are enabling new products and services across the developing world. For example, the African crypto market increased by 1,200% between July 2020 and June 2021 led by high...
Published on: May 04 2022 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on Don’t Miss Out! GDDF 2022 is Happening Now
The Global Digital Development Forum started at 4:00 GMT with a great session on Sri Lanka’s #GottaGoHome protests. Nalaka Gunawardene, Roel Raymond, and Manisha Aryal discussed how people are using all types of online...
Digital technology is a fundamental force for change in this century, reshaping economies, government, and civil society – thereby impacting almost every aspect of development. The profound consequences and exponential...
The Global Digital Development Forum Agenda can be intimidating. You have 150+ sessions to choose from this Wednesday and Thursday (May 4 and 5). Which ones should you attend? Where will you find your friends and peers?...
Published on: Apr 28 2022 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on Introducing 16 Exciting Global Digital Development Forum Side Sessions
The Global Digital Development Forum 2022 had so many great session submission ideas – over 470! – that we added a second day of events. GDDF is now May 4-5 2022, with over 20 hours of unique content –...
Published on: Apr 27 2022 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on 7 New Blockchain Initiatives Driving Financial Innovation Across Africa
The digital economy is booming across Africa with multiple fintech innovations using blockchain, cryptocurrencies, and Web3 to change the way Africans interact with financial services. In fact, Africa’s crypto market increased...
