ICTs for Development
Why is it Important?
Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) are strategic tools for development and cooperation, both individual and collective since they affect many aspects of life – education, access to the labor market, health, business management, information, communication, etc.
The unequal use of ICTs contributes to increasing the differences in opportunities and development in the world, making it increasingly difficult to promote the improvement of the capacities and opportunities of people without them. If developing communities do not integrate the use of ICT in some way, social, economic and political inequalities with more developed communities will increase.
“ICTs are an increasingly powerful instrument to be able to participate in world markets; promote political responsibility; improve the provision of basic services, and realize local development opportunities. But without innovative ICT policies, many people in countries in development – especially the poor – will lag behind” UNDP
Our Objective
Improve the living conditions of African communities, paying special attention to the most vulnerable groups, through multidisciplinary projects and collaborative actions that integrate the use of Information and Communication Technologies.
Get to know our Projects
African Communities
Technology with Superpowers
Design and collective development of technical aids such as prostheses for children with functional diversity, especially motor due to the lack or paralysis of a limb. They are made in collaboration with Autofabricantes, in open source and with digital manufacturing technology. Also, in collaboration with TECSOS, analyzes of innovative ICT products are carried out that may be useful to improve personal autonomy and contribute to active and healthy aging.
Technology with Superpowers
Design and collective development of technical aids such as prostheses for children with functional diversity, especially motor due to the lack or paralysis of a limb. They are made in collaboration with Autofabricantes, in open source and with digital manufacturing technology. Also, in collaboration with TECSOS, analyzes of innovative ICT products are carried out that may be useful to improve personal autonomy and contribute to active and healthy aging.
Kenya
Digital Opportunities (DIGOPPS)
Digital literacy project using the TechPeopleCare methodology, individual and without a face-to-face teacher. The experience had excellent educational results and student satisfaction as the different rhythms and schedules of the students were respected, and because of its low cost as the participation of teachers was not required. The training consisted of a “learning by doing” system, by imitating on a computer what was shown on a different screen, using specifically developed materials for this group in Swahili.
Digital Opportunities (DIGOPPS)
Digital literacy project using the TechPeopleCare methodology, individual and without a face-to-face teacher. The experience had excellent educational results and student satisfaction as the different rhythms and schedules of the students were respected, and because of its low cost as the participation of teachers was not required. The training consisted of a “learning by doing” system, by imitating on a computer what was shown on a different screen, using specifically developed materials for this group in Swahili.