These teams found a way to overcome complex conditions to achieve development projects in their countries. Meet the 2019 finalists from eight projects of the IDB contest “Superheroes of Development”. The execution of development projects is as complex as the expected results. Endeavors such as the construction of roads, the universalization of health services, access to … [Read more...] about What can we learn from our Development Superheroes?
Toward journalism that is more inclusive of plural indigenous voices
Journalists are said to write "the first draft of history." These references later become part of the collective bodies of information that are discussed as "knowledge". But whose voices are included in this history? Agenda Propia (Our Agenda) proposes a methodology for the co-creation of journalistic work and data to report on indigenous issues and alongside fellow indigenous … [Read more...] about Toward journalism that is more inclusive of plural indigenous voices
Opening up climate agendas: three international good practices based on access to information
Climate change constitutes a threat to sustainable development, prosperity of all countries, and presents a significant challenge to ending extreme poverty. Recently, the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) issued a report called Global Resources Outlook 2019, noting that historical and current patterns of natural resource use are generating increasingly negative impacts … [Read more...] about Opening up climate agendas: three international good practices based on access to information
Building learning pathways with digital badges
Open Badges establish a common framework for recognizing achievements and competencies between employers, professionals and educational providers. We have explored the basics of Open Badges as a solution for showcasing the skills of the future of work. These badges are displayed as a digital symbol that can be posted on a … [Read more...] about Building learning pathways with digital badges
How does quantum computing work?
In the coming years, we will pass from the digital era to the quantum era. This article presents the basic elements of quantum computing, one of the technologies with the most disruptive potential. The digital transformation is changing the world faster than ever. But would you believe that the digital age will soon give way to the quantum era? Digital literacy has been … [Read more...] about How does quantum computing work?