European Commission presents new plan for using digital technologies for development
On May 2nd 2017, the European Commission presented “Digital4Development: mainstreaming digital technologies and services into EU” policy document. This plan seeks to incorporate the use of ICTs in Europe’s development initiatives to meet the Sustainable Development goals. Its main four…
2017 Digital Inclusion Leadership Awards to recognize most innovative policy in USA
The winners of the 2017 Digital Inclusion Leadership Awards were announced recognizing six USA cities for the implementation of programs to tackle the barriers to digital inclusion in their communities. The competition, organized by Next Century Cities and Google Fiber,…
Network of university students will teach digital skills to vulnerable population in Argentina
Students from Northeast National University in Argentina will provide digital literacy training for participants of Ellas Hacen (They Do) and Argentina Trabaja (Argentina Works) programs to enhance technology inclusion and access to job opportunities. This initiative seeks to combine the…
Google launches platform for digital skills and employment in Latin America
Google launched a digital skills and employment platform in Latin America to support students, alumni and entrepreneurs with training related to topics such as organizational social networks, building online stores, and leveraging technology to handle products exports. This site was…
Singapore government to launch a set of initiatives for digital literacy and empowerment through ICTs
The government of Singapore announced a series of initiatives to increase digital literacy, boost the digital economy, promote innovation and enhance e-government services. A Digital Readiness Office will be created to align the different programs taking place to enhance the…
Digital literacy centers in Delhi using recycled tech devices
A group of students of Delhi University in India, started project Udaan to set up computer centers in rural areas. The model consists in building computers with resources acquired from previously discarded devices thus promoting a more intelligent usage of…
Punto Digital de Paraná offers digital skills workshops for seniors in Argentina
The technology hub “Punto Digital de Paraná”, created by the Ministry of Telecommunications in Argentina, launched a workshop in April 2016 to teach informatics and technology skills for seniors from the region. The workshop, sponsored by the Universidad para Adultos…
Huawei and Charities Aid Foundation to bridge digital divide in government schools in India
Huawei reached an agreement with Charities Aid Foundation, India to promote the digitalization of government schools in the state of Telengana. With the Daksha CST program, these organizations aim to improve digital literacy among school children from the region through…
@prende 2.0 interactive platform provides students from Veracruz, Mexico with digital skills
The Ministry of Education in Veracruz, Mexico launched its new “@prende: Digital Skills and Computer thinking. Education for the XXI century” platform to provide youth with tools to boost digital inclusion. This platform is part of a broader program that…
Instant Schools Digital platforms provides learning opportunities to students in Ghana
Vodafone Ghana Foundation’s Instant Schools digital platform has been extended to several schools in Accra, the country’s capital city. About 15 Junior High Schools in the region are currently using the digital literacy platform that seeks to promote better education…