Networking technologies are increasingly at the heart of economic, social, and political activities.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to alter our world and to advance human development, with dramatic implications across every sector of society.
Africa is increasingly becoming a hotbed of innovation. Between a growing number of tech hubs, a burgeoning maker’s movement, and even increasingly connected Indigenous communities, the seed of innovation in Africa has been planted.
While there is a growing body of information available about child marriage globally, relatively little comparative work has been done to examine its different manifestations, experiences and impacts in different settings.
Despite the broader commitment to ensure the increased participation of women in peace processes, evidence continues to show consistently low numbers of women’s engagement, coupled with the dearth of gender-sensitivity in the narrative and literat
In an era of rapid change and increasing mistrust in institutions, open data and the surrounding communities that use it, are working to shift norms and culture to create dialogue and collaboration between governments, civil society and the privat
The University of Cape Town (UCT), like many other African universities, is grappling with how to respond to the need for more locally relevant curricula. Some of the curriculum is dated and lacking in modern pedagogical practices.
This project supports the project cohort “Understanding and overcoming youth exposure to violence, exclusion, and injustice in Africa”.
Tobacco remains a leading cause of death and ill-health globally, including in low and middle-income countries. Extensive empirical research confirms that higher excise taxes reduce tobacco use and discourage non-smokers from initiating smoking.
Open Data for Development (OD4D) is a global partnership hosted at IDRC.