The International Telecommunications Union (ITU) has released the " Measuring the Information Society Report 2017 ". This report was launched during the World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Symposium (WTIS) 2017 , in Hammamet, Tunisia. According to ITU, the Measuring the Information Society Report 2017 is a flagship publication widely recognized as the key reference point for the world's most reliable and impartial global data and analysis on the state of global ICT development. Brief notes on the Measuring the Information Society Report 2017 Abstract (as published in the official website)...
From 16 to 27 October, e-Agriculture Team organized the “introduction to drones in agriculture’ learning activity . This self-learning activity is intended to increase the appreciation of and knowledge on the use of drones in agriculture and rural development to members and followers of the e-Agriculture Community of Practice (CoP). During the second week of the activity participants reviewed academic literature on drones, including the ongoing research from Catheline Pieters on the monitoring of orchards using drones. The participants also had the opportunity to present their work during a...
The G7 Agriculture ministerial meeting took place in Bergamo, Italy, on 14 and 15 October. The Agriculture Ministers of the G7 Countries, the Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Economy of the African Union , representatives of the European Union and international organizations such as FAO , OECD , IFAD and WFP attended the meeting. The Ministers discussed the protection of producers' income against market crises and emergencies related to natural disasters and climate change and the role of agricultural cooperation in migration management. Ministers acknowledged that the current...
The European Commission is offering to cover the travel and accommodation costs of 50 EU and 50 African based digital entrepreneurs to showcase their services and technology during the 6th EU-Africa Business Forum , on November 27th in Abidjan. The selected entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to showcase their services and technology to investors and decision makers during a Startup Fair and attend a number of side events dedicated to entrepreneurship, digital economy, energy and agriculture. The deadline for submissions is October 20th. The arrival in Abidjan is scheduled on November...
ICT4D Conference Date 8-10 May 2018 Location Lusaka, Zambia Description The annual ICT4D Conference brings together public, private and civil society organizations from across the humanitarian and international development community. Participants share their good practices on innovations in...
The 10th ICT4D Conference led by CRS together with a Partner Consortium will take place in Lusaka, Zambia, from the 8th to the 10th of May 2018. The annual ICT4D Conference brings together public, private and civil society organizations from across the humanitarian and international development community. Participants share their good practices on innovations in technology in their development activities. More than 600 participants will be attending, among which IT/data managers, NGO representatives, civil society organizations, private sector companies, governmental agencies, research...
The G7 ICT Ministers met in Turin, Italy for two days on 25-26 September 2017. The talks focused on openness, security and the support for innovation through the empowerment of small and medium companies. The Ministers acknowledged the fact that the technologic transformation has the potential for farreaching effects to productivity, employment, skills, economic growth, trade, well-being and the environment. Talks then focused on areas such as artificial intelligence, datafication and innovation, and the experts came up with recommendations to educate politicians, faith leaders, opinion...
In this blog post, Ajit Maru describes all the requirements an ICT product has to have to be usable for the farmer: the hardware, the software, connectivity, skills, content, security and safety in use, privacy and a profitable and productive environment. But, he points out, some problems can rise up: for example, in many countries women are frowned upon or even prohibited to have a smartphone. Another problem is the cost: for a smallholder farmer in India earning about INR 60.000 per year, a smartphone costs no less than INR 5.000, and connectivity costs around INR 100 per month. According...
ITU Telecom World 2017 Date 25-28 September 2017 Location Busan, Republic of Korea Description The ITU Telecom World 2017 will take place from 25-28 September in Busan, Republic of Korea, a smart city in one of the most technology advanced nations in the world. The ITU Telecom World is a global...
The ITU Telecom World 2017 will take place from 25-28 September in Busan, Republic of Korea, a smart city in one of the most technology advanced nations in the world. The ITU Telecom World is a global platform for tech SMEs, corporates and governments, where policy makers and regulators meet industry experts, investors, SMEs, entrepreneurs and innovators to explore partnerships solutions, debate and share ideas and bring smart technologies together with smart ideas. The ITU will present on this occasion the Telecom World Awards to celebrate innovation and creativity by aiming to recognize the...
ICT4D Conference Date 8-10 May 2018 Location Lusaka, Zambia Description The annual ICT4D Conference brings together public, private and civil society organizations from across the humanitarian and international development community. Participants share their good practices on innovations in...
