DIGITAL FINANCE – A LIFELINE DURING COVID-19 CRISIS
The unprecedented social and economic crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has put a spotlight on the role of digital finance in providing relief for millions around the world, supporting…
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RWANDA HARNESSES TECHNOLOGY TO FIGHT COVID-19 AND DRIVE RECOVERY
In a conversation with IMF Country Focus, Rwanda’s Minister of State in Charge of National Treasury, Richard Tusabe, explains how his government is leveraging technology and grass-roots networks to fight…
TECHNOVATION IDEA LAB
“Technology has played a dominant role in education throughout this pandemic that has exposed deep digital and gender divides.” said Stefania Giannini, UNESCO’s Assistant Director-General for Education. “Now is the time to…
AFRICAN EDUCATION EXPERTS PUSH FOR MORE VIRTUAL LEARNING
Africa must develop new education models that feature well-resourced virtual teaching and learning schemes to insulate it against disruptions due to disasters such as the COVID-19 pandemic, experts at a…
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION IN RESPONSE TO THE PANDEMIC
The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) has published “COVID-19 Implications and Responses. Digital Transformation and Industrial Recovery“. The document outlines the implications of the global health crisis for digital transformation and…
DIGITALIZING SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA
Digitalization can transform economies and people’s lives. The COVID‑19 pandemic has amplified those hopes. The pandemic illustrates the value of digitalization, but is also a stark reminder of the remaining…