Posts on the Topic "Technologies"
18/ 05
2021
WSIS Official Opening Segment
18/05/2021
The WSIS Forum provides a multistakeholder platform to foster global cooperation and provide meaningful connections to information society by ensuring Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) as a key enabler for sustainable development. Under the theme of WSIS Forum 2021 this year: ICTs for Inclusive, Resilient and Sustainable Societies and Economies (WSIS Action Lines for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals), the WSIS Forum continues to highlight the implementation of the WSIS Action Lines to help accelerate the achievement of the Sustainabl
Google Africa Developer Scholarship 2021
29/04/2021
Are you a citizen of an African country? Are you an existing developer or aspiring to be one? And you are over 18 years? Then the Google Africa Developer Scholarship 2021 is of interest to you. Google Africa Developer Scholarship 2021 is calling upon interested candidates to apply for this programme...
New digital agriculture opportunities showcased by reports from African Development Bank, Food and Agriculture Organization, and CGIAR
26/04/2021
26 April 2021 - Drones, satellites, geographic information systems, weather stations, and advanced analytics are some of the most promising technologies for providing solutions to Africa’s agricultural challenges, according to joint country profile reports on three countries by the African...22/ 04
2021
International Girls in ICT Day
22/04/2021
This year marks the 10th Anniversary of International Girls in ICT Day with the theme “Connected Girls; Creating Brighter Futures.”Traditionally celebrated on the fourth Thursday of April, the Girls in ICT celebrations for this special year will highlight the 10 moments in the life of young girls bringing into focus some of the key stakeholders and industries responsible for promoting girls in the field of technology.
COVID-19 and e-commerce: a global review
22/03/2021
The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development and the United Nations Regional Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean have published a report entitled, “COVID-19 and e-commerce: a global review”. The report notes that the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated digital transformations...01/ 04
2021
Zoominar #1 – Series 2:Dialogue with Agribusiness Incubators and SMEs in North Africa
01/04/2021
Zoominar #1 – Series 2 Dialogue with Agribusiness Incubators and SMEs in North Africa- Thursday, 1 April 2021 @11:00 - 13:00 (GMT+2)
- To attend, please make sure to register here
The purpose of this Zoominar is to share results, gather stakeholder feedback and validate the results of a study on Agribusiness Incubation and Acceleration in Africa.
Apply for UNCDF and IDEP online course Planning and Building Inclusive Digital Strategies in the context of COVID19 to meet the SDGs and Agenda 2063
22/03/2021
The UN Capital Development Fund (UNCDF), the United Nations, Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), the African Institute for Economic Development and Planning (IDEP) are organising an on-line course on “ Planning and building inclusive digital transformation strategies in the context of covid-19...
Committee on Commodity Problems (CCP) Side Event on: “Digitalization in Food and Agricultural Markets and Trade”
18/03/2021
During the Committee on Commodity Problems (CCP) Side Event was held on Wednesday the 11th of March 2021. The event was webcast on FAO platform. Background to the event Digitalization is transforming economies and societies and already profoundly impacts foodand agriculture, which is facing...
FAO launches an online public consultation: Advancing end-to-end Seafood traceability (9 March- 12 April 2021)
18/03/2021
FAO has launched an online public consultation in order to collect comments and views on a draft guidance document on seafood traceability. The guidance analyses and documents the interrelation of traceability along the value chain based on country-specific traceability mechanisms that are often...17/ 03
2021
Digital Agriculture: New Frontiers for the Food System
17/03/2021
Theme: Digital Agriculture: New Frontiers for the Food System
Date : 17 March 2021
Time : 15:00 CET/10:00 EST
To attend: Visit page for details
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