Month: August 2021

Collaboration for Global Social Impact

I see the need for 5 sets of immediate collaboration to pave the way for digital transformation. 1.     Collaboration to help shape the technology. Technologists are often working in a vacuum advancing technology, with a limited understanding of different social, institutional, infrastructure and cultural contexts. For technology to work, it has to be …

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EMERGING MARKETS GOING FOR DIGITAL GOLD

Emerging markets are harnessing technology much faster and more enthusiastically than many developed nations because of: 1.      Size and scale of the market: In 2017, China and India had around 660 million and 400 million smartphone users, respectively. This compared with only 220 million in the US.  2.      Youth Demographic : …

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Blockchain and Emerging Health Systems

This post outlines four main areas where Blockchain innovators are developing projects in emerging health systems. Cash Transfers: Humanitarian organisations have been using blockchains in proof-of-concept studies in digital identity and cash transfers since 2016.  Tracking Donor Funds Through Smart Contracts: Using smart contracts, Blockchain can ensure that donor funds reach intended recipients in a …

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