Industry stakeholders suggest TV White Space (TVWS) technology to provide internet connectivity in underserved regions
In September 2018, during ITU Telecom World 2018 conference, representatives from the Dynamic Spectrum Alliance (DSA) called for increasing the utilization of TV Whitespace technology (TVWS) to bridge the digital divide. The proposed solution consists of leveraging unused broadcasting frequencies…
Mobile Gender Gap Report 2018 calls for equal access to mobile technologies
GSMA released its Mobile Gender Gap Report 2018 as part of its Connected Women Programme to collaborate with mobile operators and other industry stakeholders to address the barriers of women accessing and using mobile technologies. Information presented in the report…
Digital Giving initiative invites technical experts, specialists and amateurs to drive digital literacy in Arab-speaking communities
The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology of Saudi Arabia announced that it would launch a nationwide initiative called “Digital Giving” to spread digital knowledge across Arab-speaking countries. The program aims to spread technical content in Arabic through different platforms…
UNESCO and Pearson released Guidelines for Designing Inclusive Digital Solutions and Developing Digital Skills
UNESCO and Pearson launched a series of “Guidelines for Designing Inclusive Digital Solutions and Developing Digital Skills” to commemorate International Literacy Day. The document is intended to support private organizations, NGOs, international organizations and governments to understand what factors to…
The Digital Literacy Alliance funds 12 projects to bridge the digital divide in Philadelphia, USA
The Digital Literacy Alliance awarded close to USD 175,000 to 12 organizations from Philadelphia to provide the population with access to digital skills training. The program is mainly focused on helping seniors, persons with disabilities and population from underserved regions…
Government of La Plata, Argentina launched a program to increase ICT skills and awareness among seniors
The government of La Plata and the Ministry of Modernization of Argentina launched a digital literacy program for seniors to take place from August to October 2018 in different neighborhoods, mainly at retirement centers. The program was organized to…
Pwani Teknowgalz teaches coding to girls to bridge the gender digital divide
An article from Tech Weez introduced Ruth Kaveke, co-founder and executive director at Pwani Teknowgalz a non-profit organization which aims to bridge the gender STEM divide in Kenya. The organization is recognized for training over 800 girls in high schools…
Uruguayan government invests in projects to boost digital literacy and accessibility for seniors and children
From 2015 to 2018, the government of Uruguay seeks to have provided up to 230,000 tablets for retired seniors to learn digital skills through more than 4,000 basic workshops in 88 different communities. These achievements respond to the implementation of…
Web & App Accessibility eBook released to guide organizational strategy to develop products that address the needs of persons with disabilities
UsableNet released a free web and app accessibility eBook explaining the steps to develop accessible products throughout four steps: plan and communicate, test and audit, fix and verify, maintain, train and document. Each of the chapters contains key considerations and…
New online platform will guide digital inclusion strategies in France
The Digital Ministry of France launched a report and a platform providing local communities with a toolbox to exchange their experiences elaborating digital inclusion strategies. The main purpose of this initiative is to promote collaboration in different regions establishing programs…
