Manika Saha, PhD’s Post

[#DigitalInequality] Is it outdated to talk about #DigitalDivides in developed countries like Spain? 🤔 In fact, it is always important to highlight that the #digitalization of society is not as simple, straightforward and efficient as it is claimed to be, wherever the phenomenon takes place. But diving into cultural specificities is also necessary! 🔎 This study on digital #inequality and old age in Catalonia, Spain, highlights how older citizens are still among those who don't or can't benefit from access to and use of #ICT. Find out more in this report commissioned by the Parliamentary Advisory Council on Science and Technology (CAPCIT), along with 12 recommendations to address this persistent digital divide. ☑ in Catalan and Spanish : https://lnkd.in/dh6wS3VD ☑in English : https://lnkd.in/eP9CXGme It is also an occasion to acknowledge the work done in this direction by scholars from IN3 at Universitat Oberta de Catalunya  👏👏👏 Mireia Fernández-Ardèvol Sara Suárez Gonzalo Isabel Sáenz Hernández

#Insights | At Reap Benefit, we have witnessed first-hand that grassroots action driven by youth can influence policy change. Over the last 2 months, our 7 editions of #InsightsFromAction have brought compelling data and stories from the ground to life, highlighting the journey from #GrassrootsAction to #PolicyImpact. As we take a quick break to reflect and recalibrate, we'd love to know which insights you'd like us to emphasize further! Here's a quick #recap of these 7 insights to jog your memory: IFA #1 - The Power of Nudge Consistent behavioural nudging through our WhatsApp chatbot fosters consistent action among youth. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gXzUz9ED IFA #2 - The Power of Agency Consistent micro-actions and hands-on experiences activate agency in youth. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/g7QRzax9 IFA #3 - Spotlighting Actions & Impact Spotlighting youth actions via the Changemaker Portfolio creates a marketplace to showcase skills, the journey, and its impact. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gcfNvWHY IFA #4 - Delivering Impact at Scale Catalyst programs such as the Solve Ninja Leadership Accelerator (SNLA) enable micro-actions to be scaled, giving rise to local changemakers. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gsns3_Ge IFA #5 - The Power of Local Data Repositories like Samaaj Data provide open access to crowdsourced local data, leading to precise and targeted actions and interventions. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/g4HvhxJD IFA #6 - Democratising Citizen Solutions Open digital communities, such as the Solve Ninja Forum, create a vast and rich repository of community-driven solutions and toolkits, fostering civic participation. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gEanyamb IFA #7 - Creating First-Mile Responders The perfect depiction of how a grassroots movement of local youth led to a major national policy development. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gxvugPUK ____________________________ Tell us which insight you'd like us to emphasise on next! Comment any number from 1-7 below 👇🏽 #ecosystem #grassroots #policy #reapbenefit #solveninja

🌟 Happy International Youth Day! 🌍✨ Today, we celebrate the theme: "From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development" At Digital Rogue Society Experiment Group, we believe in the power of digital activism and civic engagement to drive positive change. Our youth are at the forefront of this digital revolution, using their creativity and tech-savvy skills to address global challenges. 🚀 Did you know? In Ethiopia, as of 2022 only 55% of women own mobile phones compared to 76% of men. This digital divide is holding back progress. Let's change this narrative! We challenge young innovators to: 1️⃣ Develop inclusive digital solutions 2️⃣ Bridge the gender gap in tech 3️⃣ Use digital tools for sustainable development #InternationalYouthDay #DigitalActivism #SustainableDevelopment #YouthEmpowerment #CloseTheGenderGap

Happy International Youth Day! As we celebrate this year's theme, 'From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development,' we are reminded of the incredible potential that young people hold in shaping our future. This theme resonates deeply with our mission to empower the youth by providing digital health solutions that are not only innovative but also accessible and inclusive. Our goal is to create impactful pathways that support the health and well-being of young people, equipping them with the tools and knowledge they need to take control of their lives. Youth are at the forefront of change, driving progress through their unique perspectives and digital prowess. By supporting their journey, we are not only contributing to a healthier youth population but also fostering a sustainable world where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. This International Youth Day, let's celebrate the power of youth and continue to work together to build a future where their digital journeys lead to real-world progress and sustainable development. #InternationalYouthDay #InternationalYouthDay2024 #IYD2024 #DigitalPathways #SustainableDevelopmemt #SDG #SDGoals #DigitalTransformation #HealthTechnology #DigitalHealth #Inclusivity #HealthEquity

Today we published an Innovation & Research Caucus report looking at the profile of Innovate UK applicants and beneficiaries from small and micro businesses between 2016/17 to 2022/23. It represents a key step in really understanding who are the innovators applying for and accessing funding from the UK innovation agency. From a total of 48,024 eligible applications, of which 33,209 funding applications were matched to identify personal characteristics (i.e. gender, ethnicity and education), we have analysed 24,956 unique applicants. The findings highlight that there are statistical differences in the success rates of different applicant groups according to ethnicity and educational background but not by gender. The research also applies an intersectional lens to understand more about who are the applicants and beneficiaries. Read the report here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eJy4jaJS

🚀 Call 4 support! Sign up for the #HackHERHealth 💜 and help close the gender health gap! Whether you're a tech enthusiast, healthcare professional, or innovator at heart, your ideas can lead to transformational changes. 🌍 Hybrid (with in-person and virtual attendance) #HackHERHealth isn't just a competition; it's a global initiative to empower change and drive progress in healthcare for women. By focusing on creativity and technology (you do not need to code if you don't want to!), organisers're seeking solutions that will make lasting impacts on women's health. 👩💻 It invites bright minds, regardless gender and profession, to tackle four key challenges in the FemTech sector. Plus, there's a 'wildcard' category for those with unique ideas outside the box.💡Join this endeavour to shape a healthier future. $10000 in prizes! This hackathon is organised under Health Innovation West umbrella. 🔗 Sign up at https://lnkd.in/dxDM4CbW, spread the word, and let's #InspireInnovation together! 👉 Deadline 5th April! CC: Zaneta Lucka-Tomczyk Sylwia Majchrowska Gabriela Bar Aneta Sieradzka Jakub Chwiecko Oliwia Walewska Agata Polejowska Laura Słocka Agnieszka Mikołajczyk-Bareła

As we continue to strive to empower, train and advocate around digital skilling and digital agency for women and girls in the global south, we must relate the cause to the realities of the last mile communities. Where the immediate agency and needs are rooted in access and adaptability of the digital devices and resources. In our push for digital agility, we must continually be alive to the reality of widening the digital divide and leaving very many communities behind. Therefore, at the heart of the work that we do, we must as of priority remember that digital platforms must not become a tool to disenfranchise last-mile communities but rather should be a catalyst to going into these communities and providing solutions that work for them.

Each year on 12 August, International Youth Day highlights global youth issues and celebrates their societal role. This year’s theme is ‘From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development.’ The digital age offers opportunities to boost sustainable development and fight inequalities. Technologies like mobile devices and AI can advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Young people lead in digital innovation, but significant disparities remain. Youth in low-income countries and young women face major barriers to internet access and digital skills, worsening inequalities. Digital inclusion is crucial for fairness. While seen as digital natives, youth face significant challenges. Equitable access to technology is essential for achieving the SDGs. With 2030 approaching, supporting youth in digital innovation is vital to address global challenges. As companies and institutions, what conversations are you having with your new wave of employees to integrate more youth-driven initiatives into your business models so we are building systems for a world where young people want to live? As individuals, are you listening to the young people in your life about their concepts of equity and how they see technology serving as a means to create more of it? #youth #culturl #InternationalYouthDay #sustainability #worldyouthforum #digitalage #digitalinnovation

🚀 Youth Consultation: Youth-Led and Inclusive Digital Futures (3-9 September 2024) We’re inviting young people from all over the world to join our online consultation on building inclusive, safe, and sustainable digital futures. 🌐 Key Questions: ● What are the barriers to digital access in your community? ● What does “inclusive technology” mean to you? ● How can we ensure youth voices are heard in digital policy-making? ● How are young people leveraging AI and digital tech to make a difference? Your input will help inform the session #YouthLead: Shaping an Inclusive Digital Future for All (20 September) and ongoing and future programming, policy support, and partnerships with, for, and on youth!! 💪 💪 https://lnkd.in/dr7hsvHk  #YouthLead #Youth2030 #SOTF UNDP

😀 I am very happy to share the newly released #IDOSblog article, which I collaborated on with co-author Tuhinsubhra Giri, Ph.D. Thank you 👏 , Sven Grimm, Axel Berger, and German Institute of Development and Sustainability (IDOS)for providing us with the great opportunity to delv into the discussion on #Youth and #Techonology under the 2024 Hamburg Sustainability Conference. The article expounded on the role of technology as a catalyst in driving youth engagement in global development—both a boon and a bane. While it has undeniably empowered youth by providing avenues for activism, economic participation, and education, the pervasive digital divide, cybersecurity vulnerabilities, and unsustainable digital consumption highlight the pressing need for balanced, inclusive, and responsible policies. Bridging these gaps and ensuring meaningful youth involvement in policy-making processes, especially regarding technological development, will be pivotal in transforming technology into a truly empowering force for global sustainable development. For more details, please check out the full article via this link 😄 : https://lnkd.in/esUJWFJH #ShapingFuturesNetwork #MGGNetwork #MGGAcademy #Sustainability #Digitalization #Youth #Technology