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Tom is a UN Senior Executive and Chief of Learning Innovation at ITCILO. With global experience in learning innovation, digital transformation, and foresight, he leads impactful programmes on inclusive capacity development. A speaker, strategist, and facilitator, he collaborates worldwide to foster sustainable, tech-enabled solutions for digital inclusion. Full details of the book are available through … Continue reading Digital Inclusion in an Unequal World (Episode 24) – Tom Wambeke on “Beyond the Cable: ‘The embrace of co-designed, plural futures'”

Jamie’s background cuts across research, education and technology. He has worked in tech start-ups, across UK Government digital teams, and established a school construction NGO in Malawi. He wrote this contribution whilst seconded to EdTech Hub from FCDO, and maintains keen research interests in the development of climate resilient and sustainable school infrastructure. Full details … Continue reading Digital Inclusion in an Unequal World (Episode 22) – Jamie Proctor on “The Right People, Building Things They Understand, and Striving to Deliver Directly for Citizens”

Sharil, from Malaysia, trained and practised as a lawyer, became a policy maker, went into corporate finance and then moved on to become a telco regulator and a trade negotiator. Thereafter, got involved in corporate restructuring, automotive, infrastructure and aviation, whilst dabbling in a spot of angel investing, startup mentoring, media and movie making. He … Continue reading Digital Inclusion in an Unequal World (Episode 20) – Dato’ Mohamed Sharil Tarmizi on “It’s about what technology can do for society”

Paul graduated as a computer scientist from TU Wien and is a passionate programmer. He is the operative head of ROTA at INSO, and works with SAI, TU Graz. Since 2014, he has served as the chair of ICT4D.at, and he is a member of the ICT4D Collective. Full details of the book are available through … Continue reading Digital Inclusion in an Unequal World (Episode 18) – Paul Spiesberger on “Spinning Digital Cotton to Counter Digital Colonialism”

Fernanda (from Brazil) is a multi-stakeholder partnership strategist, aimed at purposeful engagement and effective collaborative action that drives systemic/structural change for positive social and environmental impact. She holds a PhD in Systems Thinking for Active Collaboration and has experience in interaction design, project development, concept and process design, complex network analysis and user experience Full … Continue reading Digital Inclusion in an Unequal World (Episode 17) – Fernanda Scur on “Digital Tech and the Unbanked: The COVID Pandemic in Brazil” (English audio)

Nimmi is a Professor at the Kohli Centre on Intelligent Systems, IIIT, Hyderabad. She teaches on the society-technology interface, bringing an anthropological perspective to explore the impacts of AI. Her research in Human-Computer Interaction foregrounds local practices of technology diffusion and how communities engage with digital systems — through sharing, learning, training, and adaptation Full … Continue reading Digital Inclusion in an Unequal World (Episode 15) – Nimmi Rangaswamy on “Social, Shared and Sustainable: Whatever Happened to the Community Internet?”

Yuliya est avocate, experte en gouvernance numérique et fondatrice du Youth IGF. Figure reconnue de la coopération numérique internationale, elle conseille les gouvernements en matière de cybersécurité et de cybercriminalité. Forte de plus de 15 ans d’expérience internationale, elle est également une fervente défenseure de l’inclusion numérique dans les pays du Sud (France). Vous trouverez … Continue reading Inclusion numérique dans un monde inégalitaire (Épisode 13 en français) – Yuliya Morenets sur « Au-delà du rôle symbolique: repenser l’inclusion des jeunes dans les forums mondiaux »

David is co-Founder of Jigsaw Education and Research Director of EdTech Hub. He enjoys building practical evidence to improve education outcomes. He provides strategic advice for governments and donors and serves on various boards. Many years ago, David was privileged to have Tim Unwin as a wonderful PhD supervisor! Full details of the book are … Continue reading Digital Inclusion in an Unequal World (Episode 12) – David Hollow on “Evidence-driven decision-making in the use of digital technologies in education”

Nick is an innovator and practitioner, passionate about building digital ventures that help solve real world problems. Nick’s work spans Africa (e.g. M-PESA and M-KOPA) and Asia (e.g. bKash). 4R Digital Ltd is his latest venture, where he and his team apply digital technology to bring radical transparency and more equitable flow of funds into … Continue reading Digital Inclusion in an Unequal World (Episode 10) – Nick Hughes OBE on “The Power of Micro-Transactions”

Judith is a globally recognized expert in ICT policy, digital transformation, cyber, and digital development. She has over 30 years of experience in crafting policies that enable digital economies, build digital infrastructure, e-commerce frameworks, and digital trade. Judith is a passionate advocate for helping to bring connectivity and empower communities (USA). Full details of the … Continue reading Digital Inclusion in an Unequal World (Episode 8) – Judith Hellerstein’s contribution to “Nigel Hickson: a digital life well lived for others”