ICT FOR DEVELOPMENT - ICT4D

ICT 4 DEVELOPMENT

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In line with global commitments to improve digital inclusion and to realize the Sustainable Development Goals for 2030, the Government of Uganda digital vision for Uganda aims at building a digitally-enabled society that is "...secure, sustainable, innovative, transformative so as to create a positive social and economic impact through technology-based empowerment". Nonetheless, the vision is challenged by low levels of internet penetration throughout the country. According to the International Development Research Center (IDRC), in the report 2019 After Access The State of ICT in Uganda, Uganda has one of the lowest (14%) internet penetration rates of all the countries surveyed. The 2018 RIA After Access Survey confirms that the affordability of devices and services is the main constraint on uptake and use. Social Network taxes further complicate the situation; the digital gap, internet use divisions between genders as well as urban and rural dwellers, and poor information infrastructure are among others barriers to ICT in Uganda.

This sector offers internship opportunities which employ sustainable use of available resources to promote Digital Literacy and ​the use of digital technology to increase information flow,​ make gains in productivity and secure pathways for social cohesion. The focus is on urban-rural and gender digital divide, youth and people with disabilities (PWD).

Reason to participate in ICT4D Projects

Engaging in digital ICT4D projects will challenge you to find ways to establish mechanisms in which development stakeholders can efficiently adopt/integrate aspects of digital ICT innovations into community-based development project implementation. Your research will generate new information about existing digital development ICT gaps for realistic integration of ICT innovation. The objective is to plan and design suitable and relevant tech systems and mobile applications which compliment and maximize actions by development agencies in the communities they serve.

Volunteer & Internship opportunities in ICT4D

Volunteers or Interns who work on community development projects will learn about sustainable development models that empower grassroot communities on the dynamics of providing support and enable them to build capacity to leverage ICT in an effort to improve their livelihood.

 

Community based projects in ICT

Community based Research projects in ICT

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Your community transformation experience starts here. The FSD community development internship has you working alongside grassroots communities and providing support to enable them to build capacity by leveraging ICT in an effort to improve their livelihood. To apply click the link below

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