Christopher Burns

Digital Development enthusiast, African art aficionado, international development practitioner, father of two. ALL views are my own.

[Christopher Burns @cmitchellburns]

How is #AI impacting #development? Take a look at our new Op Ed, w/ recommendations for a positive future for all: https://t.co/59JvYgNQPx @USAID_Digital @shacheedoshi

[Isobel Coleman @ColemanUSAID]

Democratically governed open-source technologies can be powerful enablers of economic growth. Today I announced @USAID's intent to join the #GovStack initiative to build/promote inclusive Digital Public Infrastructure alongside @ITU @DIAL_community @giz_gmbh @BMZ_Bund @MFAestonia

[Christopher Burns @cmitchellburns]

Thrilled to hear @PowerUSAID extol a positive vision of digital democracy at the #summitfordemocracy -- "our task is to work together to infuse democratic principles - including transparency, accountability, privacy, and equity - across all digital technologies." @USAID_Digital

[Christopher Burns @cmitchellburns]

@MrBurns714 If they are mango, most definitely.

[Christopher Burns @cmitchellburns]

We need to be cyber vigilant but not cyber vigilantes in making digital tech appealing to, and safe for, the four billion people still not online around the world. The digital divide is real and @USAID’s goal is to close it. ~ @USAIDBGlick #USAIDDigitalStrategy @USAID_Digital

[Christopher Burns @cmitchellburns]

Per @USAIDBGlick, the future belongs to young people and #digital technology is a great way to recruit youth to be a part of their own development pathway. #USAIDDigitalStrategy launch w/ @CSIS @USAID_Digital https://t.co/tsifkRHjIU

[Christopher Burns @cmitchellburns]

“We are all learning in real time, the impact of digital technology in society and are relying more on digital communication in today’s world.” @USAIDBGlick launching the #USAIDDigitalStrategy today with @CSIS and emphasizing why it is so important to development. @USAID_Digital

[Christopher Burns @cmitchellburns]

“We are all learning in real time, the impact of digital technology in society and are relying more on digital communication in today’s world.” @USAIDGlick launching the #USAIDDigitalStrategy today with @CSIS and emphasizing why it is so important to development. @USAID_Digital

[Christopher Burns @cmitchellburns]

Please join us today for the launch of the @USAID Digital Strategy with @CSIS at 1:00PM EDT: https://t.co/1527Nf2Q25. @USAID_Digital #USAIDDigitalStrategy

[CSIS Africa Program @CSISAfrica]

@Magdi_Amin @cmitchellburns @vyjayantidesai @JDevermont @SongweVera @USAID @OmidyarNetwork @WorldBank Thank you for following! Watch all the important insights from the #ID4DatCSIS summit here: https://t.co/ApGZ0jgaSp

[Christopher Burns @cmitchellburns]

The #USAIDDigitalStrategy is now open for public comment until Nov. 3rd! It charts a vision for development assistance and country self-reliance in a rapidly evolving digital world. Please share feedback. @USAID @USAID_Digital https://t.co/tsifkRHjIU

[CSIS Africa Program @CSISAfrica]

On Wednesday, @Magdi_Amin (@OmidyarNetwork), @cmitchellburns (@USAID), & @vyjayantidesai (@WorldBank) will join Program Director @JDevermont at a @CSISAfrica event, from 2 - 3:30 pm, on the future of digital identity in Africa. RSVP/Stream here: https://t.co/ApGZ0iYztP

[Christopher Burns @cmitchellburns]

If you’re interested in learning about how to #digitize mosquito egg counting and how it equates to counting penguins in the Arctic — and I’m sure you are — I highly encourage listening to @gabrielkrieshok tell his tale. Great stuff! #SIDWCONFERENCE @abtassociates

[Christopher Burns @cmitchellburns]

A thoroughly awe-inspiring morning with @klabrw @fablabrw in #Kigali driving a strong #digitaleconomy. Thank you @amutangana! We’re cheering you on. @USAID_Digital.