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A DIAL insights and recommendations series: Building the Next Generation of Software Developers in Sub-Saharan Africa
The digital age has led to enormous opportunities across the world and sub-Saharan Africa, but also significant challenges. This five-part DIAL Insights series explores technology-related human…
A new era of digital cooperation: 2019 Annual Memo
In this memo, we reiterate our vision and impact model for driving distributed change in the digital ecosystem (section 2). A summary of our programmatic areas, their progress this year and their…
Pooling Aid Sector Demand for Digital Public Goods: Lessons from Sizing Mobile Channel Demand in Sub-Saharan Africa
Mobile communication channels have the potential to deliver services targeting the underserved in support of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). But while there have been projects that…
Using Mobile Phone Data to Make Policy Decisions
Summary This technical report demonstrates how Mobile Network Operator (MNO) data can be used as a public good to inform policy and decision-making by governments and their agencies across…
Workshop On The Application Of Mobile Technology As A Catalyst For The Delivery Of the SDGs In Sierra Leone
Together with the Ministry of Information and Communications and the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI), the Digital Impact Alliance (DIAL) facilitated a workshop on April 24,…
Promoting Mobile Sector Engagement in Malawi
DIAL convened a one-day Mobile Engagement Workshop in Lilongwe, Malawi on 20 Feb, 2019, bringing together 55 people from over 30 organizations. There was senior representation from the development…
One Pager: DIAL’s Products and Research
DIAL produces, curates and disseminates evidence-based products packaged in products with easy-to-understand guidance so that country governments, technology companies, the development community…
One Pager: Responsible Use of Network Data
The Digital Impact Alliance believes in ensuring responsible, widespread access and use of network data to support the Sustainable Development Goals. DIAL works to create shared value scenarios…
One Pager: Mobile Distribution Channels
The potential for mobile channels to help deliver services to the underserved and support the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals across multiple sectors has been well documented.…
One Pager: Proven Software and Technology
In today’s world, software platforms can meet the varied needs and desires of billions of underserved people. Unfortunately, building, implementing and maintaining software is a difficult and…