In my previous two posts, I tried to provide a comprehensive exploration of the multifaceted challenges posed by gender-based violence (GBV) and, to some extent, delve into the role of communication in addressing this global issue. My first post, SDG5: Between Collective and Individual Action centres around the Sustainable Development …
“Education is the key that unlocks the golden door to freedom” George Washington Carver This quote comes from a first black student at Iowa State University who was born into slavery, but became a well known American agricultural scientist and inventor. He got his chance to access education, which opened …
Join me as I explore global connectivity and the transformative influence of satellite technology in achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and facilitating ICT4D initiatives. This topic came to my attention during the 2023 Internet Governance Forum hosted by the United Nations and the government of Japan, which I addressed in …
Will spreading tech among South African youth solve the continent’s problems?
Our blog focused on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Amidst the analysis and reports that revealed that the 2030 Agenda implementation is lagging, and that the SDG targets set would not be met on time (see, for example, Walling, 2023), we wanted to …
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We have many ways to communicate, but are they really effective? Sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) against women and girls is a pervasive and deeply entrenched problem that affects societies across the globe. Addressing this issue requires a multifaceted approach that extends beyond traditional communication methods, including transcending the online …
When I first saw Apple’s Mother Nature video I found it brilliant. Having written a number of annual reports, I know how time consuming it is, how proud it tends to make you of the organisation you work for – and how frustrating it is to be fully aware that …
As South Africa’s former president, Nelson Mandela, said during his speech in 2003 commemorating the launch of Mindset Network (non profit organization creating and delivering high quality, free educational content to students in South Africa): “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.’’ …
Did you know that from 8 to 12 October 2023, the United Nations has been hosting the 18th annual Internet Governance Forum (IGF) meeting? This year, the Government of Japan hosted the Forum in Kyoto. Interestingly, the Forum’s overarching theme is: “The Internet We Want – Empowering All People”. The …
