Tapiwa Chinembiri

A researcher of mobile pricing, digital inequality, social protection, digitalization and datafication from a data-driven evidence policy @RIAnetwork

[Research ICT Africa @RIAnetwork]

1/ RIA notes and comments on the article on mobile data prices that was published by Spendmenot in June 2021. https://t.co/vrB9p3KvVE

[Research ICT Africa @RIAnetwork]

LAUNCH | In collaboration with the Data for Development Network & with support from Canada’s Int. Research Development Centre, RIA is set to announce a new Global Index on #ResponsibleAI at the upcoming #Summit4Democracy
Date: Dec 8, 2021
More 👉 https://t.co/GeO0eXtWX6

[Research ICT Africa @RIAnetwork]

Through the #DigitalID in Africa project we emphasise the importance of involving beneficiaries of these systems from the conceptualisation stages.
We highlight ongoing processes of reforming/creating policy instruments of relevance to digital ID eco's in the countries examined.

[Tapiwa Chinembiri @tapss_tap]

@Bikofiles That's toxic

[Research ICT Africa @RIAnetwork]

BLOG | Our #COVID19 response survey shows the demand for digital information is higher among women, youth & urban residents in South Africa.

Dr Kabinga & @tapss_tap share high-level insights from RIA's COVID-19 Responses for Equity (CORE) project 👉https://t.co/eAqQ4xIAeT

[Research ICT Africa @RIAnetwork]

LAUNCH | #DigitalEconomyReport
Join our speakers as they discuss how the voices & concerns of developing countries can be best reflected in the development of global governance of data & cross-border data flows.
Sign up 👉 https://t.co/bGOtbzxjCY
Report https://t.co/1euHq4sytp

[Tapiwa Chinembiri @tapss_tap]

Executive Director at @RIAnetwork, @alison_gillwald speaking on the alternative strategies to achieve affordable digital access at the ITU Economic Experts Roundtable @o_mudongo @ITU

[Chipo Dendere @drDendere]

Hopewell asks why Zimbos don’t like to like and retweet each other. Like now you’re reading my tweets but did you retweet lol 😂 JK but seriously hanzi isai ma love and likes https://t.co/u8CUnPHbX8

[Tapiwa Chinembiri @tapss_tap]

RIA survey finds gender inclusivity in Nigeria’s COVID response https://t.co/VcI0npQdxH

[omudongo @o_mudongo]

🗣️ 📣 New policy paper 📄 out! on @AI4Dev research project @RIAnetwork.

Working in this paper was central to my Tx fellowship, it addresses AI skills gap in Africa and institutional initiatives working to fill these gaps. #AIGovernance

Read more 👉🏾 https://t.co/YH92ne2PAp

[Tapiwa Chinembiri @tapss_tap]

@Sabrina_Mahtani @alison_gillwald @netblocks @WhatsApp @AmnestySARO @accessnow @freedomhouse @IFEX the contradiction of digital inclusion in Africa, we have an account of the history of internet shutdowns in Africa, this is just another one.

[International Labour Organization @ilo]

PODCAST:🎙️ Digital labour platforms can transform how young refugees make a living. Internet connectivity issues, inequalities in digital skills & other obstacles, however, make it difficult for refugee populations to apply to these jobs.

#YouthDay2021

https://t.co/8uqC0CtajL

[Tapiwa Chinembiri @tapss_tap]

@o_mudongo The guy shuts the internet, and tweets to himself😂. This adds to our research on internet shutdowns in Africa and the contradiction of digital inclusion advancement.

[Research ICT Africa @RIAnetwork]

📢 #VACANCY | Do you believe in digital equality & recognise the need for data justice to underpin the adoption of advanced technologies?
If so, have a look at these exciting new opportunities: https://t.co/FMwzwUhjpg

Due: 31 August 2021

#Hiring #Africanopportunities

[Tapiwa Chinembiri @tapss_tap]

@o_mudongo If he loses he automatically loses power. The power rests in the people

[Anri van der Spuy @anrivds]

Data systems should be trustworthy, equitable, safe and secure, ethical - @alison_gillwald of @RIAnetwork @_AfricanUnion @DataCipation #AfricaDataPolicy

[Research ICT Africa @RIAnetwork]

🧾Digital financial services have been lauded as a powerful solution to build post-COVID 19 macroeconomic resilience but there are vulnerabilities that cannot be mitigated solely by digital #financial #inclusion

@tapss_tap & Shamira Ahmed 👇
https://t.co/ScU0hqcifi @IDRC_CRDI

[Kgethi Phakeng, PhD(Wits); Hon DSc (UBristol) @FabAcademic]

Congratulations to all our PhD graduates this week. You have done exceptionally well and we are very proud of you! #UCTgrad2021

[Tapiwa Chinembiri @tapss_tap]

@FabAcademic That's my brother and tutor Dr Godfrey Kamutando, PhD Economics, very smart indeed, congratulations

[Africa Portal @africaportal]

A @UNSDG2030 target is to provide legal identity for all by 2030. Anri van der Spuy (@anrivds) looks at why digital IDs matter in Africa, and outlines a new project that maps the development of digital ID systems for the continent. https://t.co/v4eCwUds4B | @RIAnetwork