While researching the decolonisation of aid communication, I have encountered multiple large aid organisations that have addressed their presence or support for decolonising aid. As the participation of large INGOs (International Non-Governmental Organisations) is essential to shift the power within the sector, this is excellent. However, it has got me …
Every journey is marked by highs and lows. My personal approach to coping with challenging times involves giving back as much as possible, with the strong beliefs that these efforts will eventually uplift me in return. This perspective led me to embark on a significant venture two years ago, with the support …
Image from https://unsplash.com/photos/brown-concrete-buildings-during-daytime-Ae4qJD-IdL8 Introduction Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has emerged as a powerful tool to address poverty in underprivileged areas, offering opportunities for development. This essay critically explores two blog posts, “The Kenya Electronic Single Window System: A Digitization Effort with Challenges” and “Empowering Communities: The Financial Transformation Through …
Introduction African nations achieved independence from their colonisers back in the 1960s; however, as Nkrumah points out, the legacy of colonialism endures, at times manifesting in form of neo-colonial practices perpetuated by the states[1]. In Africa, “one of the most destructive effects of colonialism was the subjugation of local knowledge …
In today’s discussion, we will explore the complex relationship between information and communication technologies (ICTs), the aid sector and development communication in conflict zones. We will use the Israeli-Palestinian conflict as a backdrop to raise broader issues. As the subject is highly sensitive, it’s important not to take a political …
During recent years, a discussion on the focal point of many humanitarian organisations’ communication operations has risen. People are questioning the representation of humanitarian crises. One organisation active in the debate is The New Humanitarian. Their most recent source on the topic is the latest episode of the podcast “Rethinking …
In this blog, I want to share a less successful example of an ICT project in underprivileged areas. The Kenya Electronic Single Window System, also known as Kenya TradeNet, was launched in 2005 with the aim of simplifying and streamlining trade processes, reducing corruption, and improving efficiency in Kenya’s international …
Almost a month ago, on the 8th of October, the International Literacy Day took place. Even today, more than 750 million adults are thought to be illiterate. This is concerning because literacy is essential for creating a society where everyone has access to the knowledge needed to live honourably and …
In today’s interconnected world, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has emerged as a powerful tool in addressing one of the most pressing global issues: poverty in underprivileged areas. ICT empowers communities with the knowledge, resources, and opportunities needed to break free from the cycle of poverty, opening doors to a …
We have all seen the pictures and heard sad music. The starving doll-eyed infant, the tents with big blue logos, the adolescent girl carrying a barrel of water on her head. The celebrity in the African classroom, the waving groups of children, the text begging you to please donate. For …
