Yoonee

Closet case geek, mother of 3, ultimate frisbee fanatic, digital tech for development @ADB, views are my own

[Yoonee @yooners]

RIP to #EldisProgramme by @IDS_UK. You were THE source of open-source yet cutting edge knowledge in international development. Your legacy will live on through the countless researchers and development practitioners that went through your programme.

[Yoonee @yooners]

WE ARE HIRING!

Asian Development Bank (ADB) is sharpening its focus and beefing up its capacity to support the region through its digital transformation journey.

Our Digital Technology for Development Unit is looking for TWO ne…https://t.co/2oGBTv6h98 https://t.co/A8h4prVS9N

[Yoonee @yooners]

We are looking for a consulting firm to help us with the next phase of Viet Nam's digital economy advisory work.

The outputs include reviewing and benchmarking emerging legal and policy frameworks for the platform and data econom…https://t.co/46AIdMaWHK https://t.co/SgA1tn84Dc

[Yoonee @yooners]

Tired of virtual events yet? I hear you...but it's also worthwhile to remind ourselves that in the era of Never Normal, these platforms are critical means to start a new conversation, engage key stakeholders and future partners and kickstart momentum to b…https://t.co/hYsRzTqx4o

[Yoonee @yooners]

HAPPENING NOW @ DigitalxADB: Listend to the keynote from Google's Global VP of Public Policy and Government Relations Mr Karan Bhatia on the future roadmap of digital transformation for developing economies.

The sessions on cloud and cybersecurity are a…https://t.co/Z7b24Yt9ao

[Paul Krugman @paulkrugman]

Future historians — if there are any future historians, that is, if civilization doesn't collapse — will be astonished that we let the planet burn for the sake of an industry that employs less than 3 percent of workers even in West Virginia

[Yoonee @yooners]

Excited to announce that #DigitalxADB, ADB's signature digital event, will kick off next Monday on 11 Oct (after countless hours of planning, working across multiple teams, and all that jazz that comes with putting together a massive event like this, may…https://t.co/EpQnH24PrD

[Yoonee @yooners]

"We cannot rely on the Myanmar military to avoid bloodshed out of a moral or legal obligation alone" says @RapporteurUn as he sounds alarm ahead of expected protests. https://t.co/IDZmS8vU5q

[Yoonee @yooners]

Proud and yet very very challenging time to be working for Telenor. “Norwegian telecoms chief denounces cyber security bill in Myanmar” via @FT
https://t.co/eaTMnuYm9U

[Global Network Initiative @theGNI]

Given the severe social, economic, and #HumanRights consequences that the proposed Cybersecurity Law in #Myanmar is likely to have on both users and companies, GNI calls on the military in Myanmar to withdraw and reconsider the law. https://t.co/vnruCXddzv

[Yoonee @yooners]

Sad day for #Myanmar. Thank god all friends and colleagues seem to be okay and keeping safe ‘for now’ but the situation could devolve quickly... https://t.co/lOIewYdDc8

[Yoonee @yooners]

Are we really looking at 4 more years? Come on, USA. The rest of the world are on pins and needles. #Election2020

[Yoonee @yooners]

Blog: Has Philippines connectivity push succeeded? - Mobile World Live https://t.co/6GFxAQJqLO

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@jowyang noise-canceling headphones....

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The reality of the post #SchremsII ruling captured #SorryUnderArmour

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#Rappler has been a breath of fresh air since inception - from the quality of its storytelling to its innovative use of social media to amplify its reach and depth, it has become an important media player and an important window to the Philippines.

[Yoonee @yooners]

Maria Ressa found guilty of Cyber Label, says it's easier to be on the frontline as a war correspondent than to fight for press freedom, because "you don't even know where the enemy is here." Sad day for #FreedomOfSpeech #RIPFreePress #Philippines https://t.co/HMsTGQ12Aq

[Yoonee @yooners]

31% of #SMBs and 51% of personal businesses - majority women-owned - in the US suspended their operation due to #Covid-19. Turning to digital helps but many hesitant to go into debt according to the recent report by @Facebook and @SmBizRoundtable https://t.co/AkdsEbC1bS

[Yoonee @yooners]

Human rights and freedom of expression preserving principles to keep in mind and follow as we look for ways to overcome the #COVID19Pandemic and infodemic from @davidakaye of @UNHumanRights

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Dorsey: Work from home forever VS Musk: Come back to work now...where would your company’s return-to-work policy be in the Dorsey-Musk spectrum? #Twitter #ElonMusk #WorkFromHome #PostCovid19