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 …
Women in Digital
“Women are experts in identifying real problems, and figuring out efficient solutions… innovation should be encouraged and if it can be commercialised to create an entrepreneur that actively contributes to our economy, it’s a win for everyone.” Mona Endehipa, from the Women’s Business and Resource Centre in Port Moresby, PNG. Across the globe, women’s entrepreneurship has …
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The pandemic, chronic disease, rising costs, an ageing population, limited resources, health worker shortages, and a data explosion are converging to accelerate digital health globally. WHO has launched a major transformative agenda on digital health, “The use and scale up of digital health solutions can revolutionize how people worldwide achieve higher standards of health, and …
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Population displacement is one of the leading policy issues of the 21st century. At least 79.5 million people around the world have been forced to flee their homes. Globally, the number of asylum applications from separated or unaccompanied children is now reaching record highs. Women and girls are around 50 percent of any refugee, internally …
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Emerging markets will be the new global growth engine with increasing mobile penetration, a young population and receptivity to technological innovation. Emerging markets are among the fastest adopters of crypto, with We Are Social 2020 reporting the top 10 countries with the proportion of population between 16-64 who own crypto being Philippines, Brazil, South Africa, …
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The answer should be a resounding yes! There are now more mobile connected devices in the world than there are people. More than 4.5 billion people now use the internet, and social media users exceed 3.8 billion, mobile connects 71% of the world population. 300 million new users came online in 2020, the majority from …
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Over the past few weeks in lockdown, I have spent many hours in discussion with friends, colleagues and fintech thought leaders globally on the changes thrust upon us as we live through the first global pandemic of our lifetimes. Whilst many people’s time has been spent adjusting to the new way of living, others have joined …
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