For better reading outcomes, focus on the teacher

By Shahida Maheen

February 8, 2016   |   0 comments

To boost literacy in Pakistan, early grade reading instruction must be built into the basics of educator preparation. In this blog, Shahida Maheen discusses a national effort to prepare aspiring teachers....
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The path to youth engagement & empowerment in Jordan

By Ali Kamel

February 2, 2016   |   0 comments

Jordanian youth are starving to participate in decision-making processes. In this blog, Ali Kamel reflects on what these youth say are their biggest challenges, needs and aspirations and how to get there....
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CVE efforts need to embrace good development programming

By Roman Terehoff

January 26, 2016   |   0 comments

Some experts suggest that getting rid of the CVE “label” would be beneficial to the cause. In this blog, Roman Terehoff explores how good development principles could make CVE less divisive and more effective....
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Landing the first job—a critical milestone for at-risk youth

By Katy Vickland

December 1, 2015   |   0 comments

Landing a first, formal job is tremendously powerful for at-risk youth in the transition to successful adulthood. But in many economies, formal jobs and training are scarce. Workforce development expert Katy Vickland discusses innovations to help bridge these gaps....
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What human-centered design can do for international development

By Gina Assaf (Creative Associates International) and Tania Lee (Caktus Group)

November 20, 2015   |   0 comments

What good is a text-heavy mobile banking tool to a low-literacy community? ICT4D experts Gina Assaf and Tania Lee explain why human-centered design is critical to ensure that services and products meet the needs of the communities we seek to empower....
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To achieve the new SDGs, reliable development data is key

By Luther Jeke

October 30, 2015   |   3 comments

Access to information is key to holding our governments accountable. And to achieve the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) during the next 15 years that accountability is indispensable, writes ICT4D expert Luther Jeke....
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