This pandemic has resulted in that many countries have introduced restrictions to freedom of expression and tightened the democratic space. Free media and journalists are under threat. In a time of crisis, media and journalists are among the first casualties. Disinformation has surged and one …
“The young people of today will be the developers and users of the new 6G systems in the next decade and we must invest in offering them a solid knowledge base with tools to achieve the best possible outcomes that transform societies.” – Dr. Marja …
‘Language was the most important vehicle through which that power fascinated and held the soul prisoner. The bullet was the means of the physical subjugation. Language was the means of the spiritual subjugation.’ Ngugi wa Thiong’o – Decolonising the Mind (9) This is part two …
In my first post, I told you about my childhood dream to save the distant and vulnerable child living somewhere in Africa. This dream was shaped by books, images and stories I had been told. Many of these stories were filled with misconceptions and disproportionate …
In continuation to our previous work, this week we will undertake a multidimensional reflection on the ICT for Development, Aid Work and Communicating Development. My post from the last week is focused on the intersections between racism and ethnicity. For this post, I will discuss …
In my first blogpost the overall topic was the right to information in sustainable development and I touched upon the importance of the right to correct information, especially in times of crisis. The ongoing Covid 19 pandemic is not only a health emergency – it’s …
In the 21st century, interconnected society, COVID-19, has managed to affect the world, even more than 2008 financial crisis and Great Depression in 1930s. Having that in mind, it is important to devote the attention to the SDGs and their achievement. “Historically, pandemics have forced …
‘Language was the most important vehicle through which that power fascinated and held the soul prisoner. The bullet was the means of the physical subjugation. Language was the means of the spiritual subjugation.’ Ngugi wa Thiong’o – Decolonising the Mind (9) This upcoming post is …
The Covid-19 pandemic has changed all our lives in unexpected ways. It is not just the global economy and the physical and mental well-being across the globe has suffered a serious blow. In just a few short months our lives have also become more digital …
In the second week, we will continue our reflection on the ICT for Development, Aid Work and Communicating Development. Just like in the first week, my reflection will be focused on racism. However, I will add another element to the analysis – ethnicity. The intersections …
