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Develop Impact - Issue 102
Happy Friday!
This week I am combining our bi-weekly newsletters into one since I don’t want you to miss out on the awesome funding opportunities at the bottom of this email!
At Glean, we are still hiring for a few key roles as we continue to expand. Right now we are actively hiring for: Project Manager, Front-end Developer, Java Developer, Graphic Designer, and a Communications Specialist. If you’re interested in any of these roles please have a look at our website: https://www.glean.net/work-with-us.
I hope you have a great weekend!
Jesse
What’s interesting this week…
Social assistance ‘on demand’ in Cambodia
Healthy DEvelopments has a fantastic write up of how Cambodia was able to introduce a new ‘on-demand’ digital registration process for its national poverty identification system, IDPoor. The introduction of this tool highlights how local governments and partners had to adapt to the new reality for at-risk communities during the pandemic. The digital tool is an interesting look at how digital services can provide needed support to those at-risk communities.
What is meaningful internet access? Conceptualising a holistic ICT4D policy framework
Alliance for Affordable Internet has worked towards the goal of universal internet access by focusing on the cost of connectivity. However, through this work, they have commonly revisited the question of what does ‘universal internet access’ mean, and how do we get there? This article is a good read on their key theory and framework for affordable internet access.
5 key takeaways from InterAction’s new Disinformation Toolkit 2.0
This fantastic write up by Adam Fivenson covers InterAction’s Disinformation Toolkit. The toolkit aims to address the many ways that disinformation is threatening the work of NGOs. With disinformation being a major concern in 2022 and the role of digital platforms in the spread of disinformation, as digital practitioners, this is an area to watch.
Who Owns the Data in Global Public Health Programming?
This is a topic that has been on my mind lately. As we continue to gather more data, it’s important to think through and understand who owns the data we are gathering. ICTWorks posted this great read on data ownership in the ICT4D space. It’s an important look that many organizations need to take a closer look at.
What’s Funding this week…
Call for applications open to scale tech globally with UNDP’s Digital X challenge
Digital X is a Partnerships for Scale Programme that helps innovative technology for good scale globally. The initiative connects UNDP and governments with proven, ready-to-scale solutions to meet urgent digital needs.
Application for the Open Data Day 2022 small grants is now open!
Open Knowledge Foundation is excited to announce the launch of the Open Data Day 2022 Small Grants Application to support organisations hosting Open Data events and activities across the world.
Depending on the types of events, the grant will support selected registered organisations with grants ranging from USD 500 to USD 1000 each. The application deadline is 13th May 2022 and the events supported by the grant should take place from 1st June 2022 until 31st August 2022. The grants will favour work across disciplines, targeted campaigns and advocacy efforts to support the Paris Agreement, local efforts tackling climate change, and using open data for social impact.
EY incubator opens applications for 5th cohort
EY Foundry, the virtual incubator program of multinational professional services firm EY, is now accepting applications from early-stage tech startups for its fifth cohort in Asia Pacific. The program is adding Cambodia, Guam, Thailand, and Vietnam to its scope, which already includes Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, New Zealand, the Philippines, Singapore, and Sri Lanka.