Ben Hounsell

Researcher & technologist at the nexus of innovation and humanitarian development #ICT4D, #M4D. Opinions mine.

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That was of, course, supposed to be a thank you! 🙏🙏🙏🙏

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1 week after the 1st @TechfugeesK #hack4refugees in Kenya (and Africa!). As the dust settles, I wanted to say a massive👃to the judges: @muthoninjuki @EllyMathenge @PonneIngeborg @Nekesa, Michael Ayabei & Frank Tamra. You all made difficult judging a delight! @ihub @Samuel_Hall_

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Never forgetting that without @Prique and support of the @ihub team the @TechfugeesK #hack4refugees simply would not have been possible. You all rock. 🤘

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And another massive well done to our winning team - Faceless Hackers!. Now the real work begins. @TechfugeesK @ihub @KenyaRedCross @Samuel_Hall_ @Oracle @googleafrica, your sponsorship & support over the next year will help change lives for the better. Thank U 👃👃 #hack4refugees

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And the winners were..... Faceless Hackers! An amazing team and an awesome solution. All the best for the next 12 months @iHub! @Techfugees #tech4refugees @KenyaRedCross @Samuel_Hall_ @Oracle @googleafrica

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We're about to start judging at Africa's 1st #techfugees #hackathon ! 9 amazing teams including refugees from Kakuma and students from Kibera. It's going to be a difficult job! #hack4refugees @Samuel_Hall_ @iHub

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Back in Kakuma refugee camp for our final workshop with CSOs using 'remmitance clinic's to share knowledge and raise awareness on digital remittances services that can support refugees in their communities @ACP_EU_Action @IOMKenya @Samuel_Hall_ #migrationinnovation

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A very interesting read on remittances in Sub-Saharan Africa by @cenfri_org think-tank, in the form of three case studies (Uganda, Cote d’Ivoire and Ethiopia) -> https://t.co/DayBWqV8hC

@europeaid @PressACP @IOMatEU

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Our very own @JaredAOL discussing some of the challenges faced by more vulnerable groups in accessing remittances in Kakuma refugee camp and how digital remittances can became a change maker to financial empowerment.
@ACP_EU_Action @IOMKenya @Samuel_Hall_ #migrationinnovation

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Back in Kakuma refugee camp for our 2nd workshop supporting CSOs to share knowledge and raise awareness on digital remittances services that can support refugees in their communities. More to come... @ACP_EU_Action @IOMKenya @Samuel_Hall_ #migrationinnovation

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Excellent comment from @ehategeka: We're not able to move Rwanda closer to the sea, but we can move it closer to talent and innovation though migration. @OECD_Centre #AfricaForum #migrationinnovation

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An experienced line up of panelists for the session on Africa and Migration: Deconstructing Biases @OECD_Centre International Economic Forum on Africa. 'Brain gain' and migrants as a driver of economic growth clearly evident in the discussion. #AfricaForum

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Very interesting presentation by Africapolis @OECD_Centre on visualising urban agglomerations boasting over 90% coverage based on official census data. Great example of harmonising data across the contingent. Goes live on 22/11/2018. Take a look. #AfricaForum #migrationinnovation

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Inspiring speech from Ghanas president @NAkufoAddo at the 18th International Economic Forum on Africa @OECD_Centre. Many take aways, but my favorite, 'let's get to work!'. #AfricaForum @Samuel_Hall_

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Reflecting on the closing plenary at @OECD_Centre policy dialogue on migration and development with @mgigaba as he outlined the challenges faced enacting migration policy in SA with a focus on engaging society and govt. at all levels to support integration.

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A pleasure to be engaged with colleagues @OECD_Centre for discussion on policy dialogue on migration and development. How can we gather better data for better analysis? Research and collaboration with the global south is fundamental to producing relevant data.

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🗞 The 5 #TFChallenges18 winners are on @VentureBeat! Thank you @obrien 🙏
🏆 @integreatapp @taqadamprogress @AnturaGame #Shifra #RefugeesAre @suadarra

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The access to rights and information winner is @integreatapp CONGRATS #TFChallenges18 #TFSummit18

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After tough debate, The winner of the #health challenge is @shifra #TFChallenges18 #TFSummit18

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Congrats to @AnturaGame for winning the #education challenge #TFChallenges18 #TFSummit18