Each year, USAID recognizes projects that are collaborating with countries and communities to work toward sustainable growth and resilience in the digital age.
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Key Considerations for Advancing an Inclusive and Sustainable Digital Economy
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Ruth Citrin of the Cross-Border Conflict Evidence, Policy and Trends research program describes how the team protects the privacy and security of the communities they research by following principles of good data stewardship.
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Ines Allouche of the USAID Jobs, Opportunities, and Business Success (JOBS) activity describes the steps her team is taking to ensure sustainability of a new online matchmaking platform for small and medium-sized businesses & investors
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In Pakistan, the USAID Small and Medium Enterprises activity (SMEA) helps small businesses overcome structural inequalities in the digital ecosystem.
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The Cross-Border Conflict Evidence, Policy and Trends (XCEPT) research program examines conflict-affected borderlands, how conflicts connect across borders, and the factors that shape violent and peaceful behavior to inform effective policy responses.
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This free virtual event accommodates worldwide participation from technology enthusiasts and development professionals. USAID Administrator Samantha Power will deliver the keynote address.
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Former professional techie and current Chemonics program director, Mohammed Youssef reflects on how international development practitioners can harness simple yet effective technologies to mitigate the effects of the pandemic and navigate new challenges to keep projects on track.
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Economic and political stability in Tunisia hinges on sustainable employment opportunities.
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After pitching and scaling a digital platform, Roula Moussa, CEO of Netways, shares insights on how the development community can better engage the private sector.
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At the 2019 Information and Communications Technology for Development Conference, experts from more than 70 countries convene to share technological innovation and explore the role of technology in global development.
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Manisha Aryal
Global Practice Lead, Digital Development
Manisha Aryal is a development practitioner with more than 25 years of experience in designing and implementing ICT-enabled programs globally. In her current role as the Global Practice Lead for Digital Development, she spearheads the company’s…
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