Blockchain: Turning data into knowledge for development
Blockchain goes beyond cryptocurrencies: Any unit of value can be transacted on them. They’re a much-hyped ‘disruptive’ technology, but what potential do they have for international development?
All you need to change the world is internet access
Estimated reading time: 9 minutes, 23 seconds As the COVID-19 pandemic persists and many countries either remain or are going back into lockdown, the effects on employment are already being felt. A particularly stressful time for those who have been laid off, have recently graduated or anyone generally looking to enter/re-enter …
Cryptocurrency for development
Cryptocurrencies have long been shrouded in controversy and deemed too risky for nonprofit organizations to touch, until recently, when many have come round to their benefits and started accepting cryptocurrencies as donations. But what potential is there for cryptocurrencies in development?
Digital colonialism vs data localization
A look at whether digital localization – meaning the processing and storage of data within the borders of a country – can be used to tackle data colonization.
Virtual Volunteering – Possibilities for organisations and individuals
From proposal writing, to translating documents and creating newsletter templates, virtual volunteering allows for an array of activities to be carried out online. All you need to help make a difference is a digital-skill set and an internet connection. Virtual volunteering opens up a world of opportunities, for both organisations and individuals.
Fighting the infodemic: Dispelling myths and creating clarity about COVID-19
Internews’s project Rooted in Trust aims to combat disinformation and create effective information exchange between public health agencies, humanitarian organizations and communities affected by COVID-19. As part of the Displacement and Dialogue virtual conference from 5-16 October, the nonprofit media organization invited partners from three of the countries to discuss lessons learned, successes and trends related to the sharing of information in humanitarian contexts, in coronavirus times.
Satellite imagery: A tool for humanitarian aid from space
During natural disasters and global emergencies, any situation can change in less than a minute. Can satellite images help first responders react in a timely and accurate way?
The Mediterranean Women Digital Summit – Addressing the Digital Gender Divide
A summary of the Mediterranean Women Digital Summit, which looked at how digitisation can bring about opportunities for women’s empowerment.
6 reasons smartphones are vital for refugees
In 2015, at the height of the European migrant crisis, images of refugees using smartphones and taking selfies circulating online caused a backlash among Westerners who were anti-immigration. However, smartphones are a vital tool throughout the refugee experience. Here are eight ways smartphones are used by refugees, from before they leave home to their resettlement in the host community.
Why nonprofits should invest in knowledge management
COVID-19 has undoubtedly changed the nature of work on a global scale, with many organizations transitioning into remote work. In this era of heightened virtual engagement, the virtualisation of work processes has meant that knowledge management systems are becoming more crucial than ever.
