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Internet access and information and communication technologies create new opportunities for digital financial services that increase financial inclusion. Yet 1.7 billion adults are still unbanked, with women constituting...
Published on: Oct 29 2020 by Guest Writer - Comments Off on 5 Tips for Greater Inclusivity in Human Centered Design Activities
Human-centred design has become something of a buzzword in the humanitarian sector. But what does it actually mean? In the simplest terms, human-centred design is a practical and iterative methodology for problem solving....
Published on: Oct 28 2020 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on Why Do Women Suffer Gender Gaps in COVID-19 Digital Payments?
The digitization of cash transfers has emerged as an attractive policy solution for countries seeking to expand social assistance to alleviate the economic hardships created by COVID-19 and to advance financial inclusion....
In the next decade, rapid advances in data science are expected to transform biomedical and behavioral research and lead to improved health for individuals and populations. There are opportunities to utilize data science...
Digital identity as a tool of governance promises the inclusion of the marginalised and undocumented populations. There are major efforts globally under programs that espouse United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals...
Published on: Oct 21 2020 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on 8 Promising Technologies for Teacher Professional Development
The case for better in-service technology-assisted teacher professional development in low-income countries is compelling. A major push factor is the shortage of the skilled teachers needed to extend universal access to...
Digital technologies are revolutionizing the way we access information, financing, and networks—all critical tools for fully participating in the global economy. Yet, these technologies, most notably internet connectivity...
Published on: Oct 15 2020 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on Please Virtually Join Us: 2020 Global Digital Health Forum
Join us December 7-9 for the 7th Annual Global Digital Health Forum! We’re moving from our typical in person event to a virtual event this year so everyone can participate.
LMIC participants can join for free!
Making...
Published on: Oct 14 2020 by Guest Writer - Comments Off on How to Protect Digital Privacy and Security During COVID-19 Response
What do cyber-attacks, virtual learning platforms, and the spread of misinformation online have in common?
All have seen substantial spikes over the past four months
Each one would be non-existent without digital technology
Technology...
Strong health systems that can withstand global health crisis harness the best expertise, diverse perspectives in decision making, and are built on gender equality.
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