How can we connect the Global Goals?
In September, the UN and the member states adopted the Sustainable Development Goals, the Global Goals. The on-going development of information and communication technologies plays an important role in order for the objectives to be achieved. A growing proportion of the world population is currently online, and in Africa in particular, new and innovative solutions are being created with the help of new technology.
Despite this, the digital divide remains enormous. Another key issue is democracy and participation. New technology can help reduce corruption and increase transparency, but technology also makes it easier for states to monitor its citizens.
The opportunities but also the risks associated with the rapid technological developments in information and communication is the focus of this year's final Global Bar, organised within the framework of the European Year of Development (# EYD2015) and in cooperation with iHub Research in Nairobi.
If you can't join us, watch the discussion live at Bambuser.
Panellists:
Kerstin Borglin, director of Spider Centre at Stockholm University.
John Paul Karijo, Social entrepreneur and Community Manager at iHub in Nairobi.
Mats Pellbäck Scharp, head of environment, health and safety at Ericsson, co-writer of the Ericsson-Earth Institute report How ICT can achieve the SDG.
Mats Andersson, Chairman of Forsway Lth that connects hundreds of villages in India through innovative, low-cost technologies.
Abdihakim Ainte, consultant and IT expert from the company Translink (Mogadishu)
More panellists to come!
Date: Thursday, December 10.
Time: Mingle starts at 17.00. Discussion between 18.00 and 19.00.
Location: Global Reporting, Stora Nygatan 26, 2nd floor, Stockholm.
Streaming online: Yes!
Moderator: David Isaksson
Language: English
Global bar connects Stockholm and Nairobi
Global Bar takes place in Stockholm and Nairobi simultaneously. As a part of the upcoming Global Bar you will have the chance to participate in a virtual mingle betweeen the audience at iHub in Nairobi and Global Reporting in Stockholm. Say hi, share a drink and make new contacts over the internet with some of Africa’s most talented ICT people.
The mingle start at 5 PM Stockholm time, 7 PM Nairobi time and the panel discussion starts at 6/8 PM.
What is iHub?
The iHub catalyses the growth of the Kenyan tech community by connecting people, supporting startups, and surfacing information.
Since inception in March 2010, the iHub has grown and created new projects and initiatives including iHub Research. Together with Sanergy, Ushahidi and BRCK iHub started Gearbox, a design and rapid prototyping facility to be strategically located in the industrial area of Nairobi.
Read more at www.ihub.co.ke
