@1_WorldConnect @pennlawctic pledged to be a #partner2connect research and knowledge partner on connectivity and digital transformation. This includes producing data-driven insights important for policy and decision makers and supporting the evaluation of P2C initiatives
The latest 1 World Connected newsletter just went out, with details of our upcoming IGF panels at the virtual #IGF2020. Do check it out: https://t.co/sUvX1np3KO
After a social media hiatus, the 1 World Connected project is happy to launch a new website with more case studies, our new podcast series with projects, new blogs and more! Check it out: https://t.co/6gbD92AfjO
Our @CreyM on #CommunityNetworks: "When it comes to internet access, we should not think in terms of market economy alone. Let's think social development instead of profit only." #IGF2018
In case you're looking for the #IGF2018 livestreams (since the IGF site is mostly down), they're all here: https://t.co/Sb12foF0yO
And the program is here: https://t.co/7eoifCxWB5
So great to see the gender digital divide addressed at #IGF2018. Let's work together to make sure all women and girls can be #EQUALSinTech. Our partners focus on access, skills and leadership, informed by evidence-based research. Learn more: https://t.co/6gPugUhj9s 👩💻👩🏻💻👩🏼💻👩🏽💻👩🏾💻👩🏿💻
Mary Uduma (Nigeria), at the #NextBillion session: "The internet is a disrupter but the challenge is how to redistribute the gains, so that so may people are not left out". #IGF2018
Professor Yoo closes the session #CENBIV session at the #IGF2018, emphasizing the need to think outside the box, such as in the Amazon where cold war towers are being used to extend access, or finding new ways to generate revenue by thinking about energy and Internet together.
Professor Christopher Yoo talks about the importance of #IGF2018 as a multistakeholder venue to bring different parties committed to the same ends in connecting the unconnected. #CENBIV
@1_WorldConnect Small correction: they already do! I was only further amplifying @CreyM's point about how critical community networks are to furthering the goals of sustainable development
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#IGF2018, #CENBIV, Mohammed Azizi from the Telecom Regulator of #Afghanistan talks about the importance of partnerships to extend meaningful access not just mere access.
Gerry Ellis from #DCAD talks about the importance of considering disability in extending access. These people are doubly excluded, as they do not have access to the alternatives. #IGF2018#CENBIV