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The Digital Safety Net: Citizens and Technology in the Age of Covid-19

June 9, 2020

 

Chair

Jonathan Tanner @Tannerjc – Research Associate, Digital Societies, ODI

Speakers

Oscar Tapp Scotting @DCMS – Deputy Director, Security & Online Harms, UK Government Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport

Maureen Stickel – Associate Director and Head of Zambia, IDinsight

Calvin Chong – Director of International Affairs, Ministry of Communications and Information of the Republic of Singapore, @SingaporeMCI

Description

The urgency of the Covid-19 threat is increasing the demand for governments to use existing technologies in new ways and to use untested new technologies on urgent problems. The use of these technologies are part of a rapidly deployed ‘digital safety net’ aimed at saving lives and protecting citizens. Without the usual time available to test new ideas it is more important than ever that best practice is identified and shared.

This event contributes to further thinking about the role of digital technology in providing a safety net in times of crisis, the essential components of the safety net and newly designed technology being used to respond to the Covid-19 crisis.

We explore perspectives from different geographies and address critical lessons covering three aspects of the crisis response: tackling the virus, social protection and public information.

https://www.odi.org/events/16808-digital-safety-net-citizens-technology-in-age-of-covid-19

 

Filed Under: *COVID MESSAGES & ISSUES, *DIGITAL ROUTES, *ONLINE LEARNING, COVID-19, Digital Engagement, ICT4D (Information Communication Technologies for Development), Webinar

ODI: The Digital Safety Net: Citizens and Technology in the Age of COVID-19

June 2, 2020

“The urgency of the Covid-19 threat is increasing the demand for governments to use existing technologies in new ways and to use untested new technologies on urgent problems. The use of these technologies are part of a rapidly deployed ‘digital safety net’ aimed at saving lives and protecting citizens. Without the usual time available to test new ideas it is more important than ever that best practice is identified and shared.

This event contributes to further thinking about the role of digital technology in providing a safety net in times of crisis, the essential components of the safety net and newly designed technology being used to respond to the Covid-19 crisis.

We explore perspectives from different geographies and address critical lessons covering three aspects of the crisis response: tackling the virus, social protection and public information.”

Chair

Jonathan Tanner@Tannerjc – Research Associate, Digital Societies, ODI

Speakers

Oscar Tapp Scotting @DCMS – Deputy Director, Security & Online Harms, UK Government Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport

Maureen Stickel – Associate Director and Head of Zambia, IDinsight

Calvin Chong – Director of International Affairs, Ministry of Communications and Information of the Republic of Singapore, @SingaporeMCI

Watch the Webinar here:
https://www.odi.org/events/16808-digital-safety-net-citizens-technology-in-age-of-covid-19

 

Filed Under: *DIGITAL ROUTES, *ONLINE LEARNING, COVID-19, ICT4D (Information Communication Technologies for Development), ODI, ORGANISATIONS & INITIATIVES, Webinar

Technology Salon in the Tech in the Time of Coronavirus series

May 22, 2020

Technology Salon in the Tech in the Time of Coronavirus series to discuss how we can be communicating vital information at such a difficult time.

It kicks off with short talks from:
Benjamin Kumpf, Head of Innovation, UK DFID
Nicola Harford, Managing Director, iMedia Associates
Rex Chapota, Regional Program Manager, East and Southern Africa, Farm Radio

Read more: https://mailchi.mp/technologysalon/london-salon-2466724?fbclid=IwAR2HudaMMA4aoeecHR7YSWC6GHtbsxlJlYF_9NOwzJh3gVWU8uG5WINS-9c

Filed Under: [A] INDIVIDUAL LEVEL, *APPROACHES, *COVID MESSAGES & ISSUES, *ONLINE LEARNING, *REGION: Global, COVID-19, ICT4D (Information Communication Technologies for Development), Newsletters, Online Conferencing, RCCE (Risk Communication & Community Engagement), Webinar

COVID-19 & GBV: What’s tech got to do with it?

May 22, 2020

COVID-19 & GBV: WHAT’S TECH GOT TO DO WITH IT?

Tuesday 26 May ICT4D Online Meetup:

COVID19 Lockdowns, Domestic Violence, and the Potential Role of Tech

Each speaker will present for 12-15 minutes before we open up for questions from the audience. The event will occur on Zoom but you must register to attend the event via this Meetup link: https://www.meetup.com/London-ICT4D/events/270727023/

http://rondazg.com/covid19-gbv-whats-tech-got-to-do-with-it/

Filed Under: *APPROACHES, *AREAS, *COVID MESSAGES & ISSUES, *DIGITAL ROUTES, *ONLINE LEARNING, *REGION: Global, *STRATEGY & METHODS, Awareness Raising, COVID-19, Dialogue, ICT4D (Information Communication Technologies for Development), Online Conferencing, Public Health Communication, Webinar, Zoom

HealthBuddy: A chatbot to engage with communities in Europe and Central Asia on COVID-19

May 22, 2020

HealthBuddy, a multilingual interactive chatbot, is the newest tool to be launched as a resource for countries in Europe and Central Asia in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The chatbot, developed by WHO/Europe and UNICEF Europe and Central Asia Regional Office (ECARO), will help countries in the region to access accurate information, and counter misinformation surrounding the virus.

Read more: https://www.unicef.org/eca/stories/healthbuddy-new-chatbot-engage-communities-europe-and-central-asia-covid-19?fbclid=IwAR2UWVWQIghmzGTbqABQZTCBh2qfQz-20T6qhgNpkFB51SMazXG9AnwZJDw

Filed Under: [A] INDIVIDUAL LEVEL, *APPROACHES, *AREAS, *COVID MESSAGES & ISSUES, *DIGITAL ROUTES, *REGION: Global, *STRATEGY & METHODS, *TELEPHONY ROUTES, Awareness Raising, COVID-19, Digital Engagement, ICT4D (Information Communication Technologies for Development), Mobile, Public Health Communication, UNICEF, WHO - World Health Organisation

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