Photo author Rachel Boyce By now, everyone has an understanding of the impact of climate change. Climate change has caused NGOS, private organizations, governments and individuals to think of creative ways to combat imminent problems. “Climate-smart” agriculture has also become part of the global conversation on solutions. … [Read more...] about Aquaponics
Innovation & Change
Rich discussion at the V Caribbean Civil Society Forum
Photo credit by Kerneisha Beckles - Dr. David Bratt and Mr. Ian Ho-A-Shu On May 27, a cross section of Civil Society Representatives from the Caribbean came together to participate in the IDB’s Fifth Caribbean Civil Society Meeting, held at the Hyatt Regency in Trinidad. This year’s theme was ‘Social Innovation’ and highlighted some of the most pressing issues affecting the … [Read more...] about Rich discussion at the V Caribbean Civil Society Forum
Trinidad and Tobago dazzled us with their innovative potential
by Alejandra Luzardo For 3 days, 130 entrepreneurs met in Port of Spain to present and develop their disruptive proposals to deal with the challenges faced by the country and the region. A panel of judges selected the best projects from those presented. … [Read more...] about Trinidad and Tobago dazzled us with their innovative potential
5 More Apps for Development
by Guest blogger, Mariana Leyton Photo courtesy of Flickr by Jason Howle In follow up to our first posting of Apps for Development here are five additional apps that can improve our interactions with governments. These apps are tools for civil society and governments to share knowledge in an efficient and transparent way and encourage participation in our … [Read more...] about 5 More Apps for Development
5 Apps For Development
by Guest blogger, Mariana Leyton What are the tools we talk about when we talk about civic technology? In this post and the next, we share ten applications that can be considered quintessential civic tech apps to give an idea of what can be achieved using ICTs as tools to achieve openness, transparency, efficiency and participation in our democracies. … [Read more...] about 5 Apps For Development