This thesis examines the lived experiences of African journalists involved in the recent Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak. It contends that African journalists did not cover the crisis efficiently because of several barriers.
The SecDev Foundation, with the financial support of IDRC and in partnership with the Igarapé Institute, is undertaking a study on cyberspace in Latin America entitled the Open Empowerment Initiative.
In April 2013 project leaders from the Exploring the Emerging Impacts of Open Data in Developing Countries (ODDC) research network gathered in London for a two-¬day network meeting.
The path to innovation is not straight or predictable, yet systematic data collection and mechanisms for evaluation feedback are important to the innovation process.
The report outlines work completed to date and draws attention to further steps needed to ensure that efforts will benefit the ongoing work of the International Open Data Charter as well as the Joinedup Data Alliance, as part of broader Open Data