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Reliable Internet unavailable for world’s poorest
Only one in ten people have ‘meaningful connectivity’ to fully benefit from the internet in the LDC countries, report says
April 1, 2022
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Apply Now: $1 Million for Women’s Digital and Economic Empowerment
ICT4D solutions like digital financial services can create economic opportunities for women and bridge the economic gender gap by increasing their participation in the financial system.
February 23, 2022
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How Online Learning Is Reshaping Higher Education
As the pandemic eases, many institutions are realizing that properly planned online platforms will allow them to better serve all students, including nontraditional learners.
February 23, 2022
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Ensuring Equitable Digital Futures for Everyone
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is launching an ambitious new Digital Strategy to help create a world in which digital is an empowering force for people and planet.
February 23, 2022
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Telehealth Attendance Higher Than In-Person Among HIV Patients
During the COVID-19 pandemic, telehealth attendance rates among HIV patients were 17 percent higher than in-person visit attendance rates.
February 22, 2022
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Within the context of the current COVID-19 pandemic, the World Health Organization (WHO) has been using social listening to understand narratives and gauge public opinion.
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Researchers analysed a number of operational interventions by modelling the interactions of over 900,000 Rohingya refugees and found that mask wearing is highly effective to slow the spread of COVID-19.
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Unlocking the value of data for reuse need not be at odds with individual rights, data sharing can uphold data protections and enhance individual agency and trust.
Who really benefits from digital development?
From USAID to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the United Nations, digital development programs are proliferating. While some initiatives are quite useful, in some cases, they are actively harmful.