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Applications are officially open for the BRICS+ Youth Innovation Summit 2025❗️ Theme: Innovating the Future: Technology for Sustainability and Social Good If you are a young entrepreneur and innovator aged 18-35 from BRICS+ and Global South countries with a project in the following sub-themes for innovation: 1. Circular Economy and Waste-to-Wealth Technologies 2. Digital transformation for economic growth 3. Tech-Enabled Food Security and Agricultural Resilience 4. Artificial Intelligence and Big Data for Social Good. 5. Digital transformation for economic growth.

It is a pleasure to contribute to the WSA session at the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS Process) Forum High-Level Event in Geneva, Switzerland, co-hosted by the International Telecommunication Union, the Swiss Confederation, UNESCO, UNDP, and UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD).   The WSIS Action Lines outline steps to leverage information and communication technologies (ICTs) for sustainable development. The World Summit Awards (WSA) session, titled "Youth Engagement Around WSIS Action Lines," focuses on the critical role young people play in advancing the Tunis agenda, specifically regarding Action Line C7.   This session emphasizes the importance of involving youth in implementing WSIS Action Lines. Engaging young people is vital because they are the primary users and creators of technology, represent a growing majority in many countries, and are essential for building an inclusive and fair knowledge society. Young people are passionate about climate change, civic participation, and challenging the status quo. The WSA aims to equip youth with skills and opportunities in the digital economy, including access to global professional networks, training in impactful entrepreneurship, and education in digital literacy and coding.   During this session, participants will be invited to share successful initiatives that involve youth in ICT policymaking, ensuring their voices shape an inclusive digital future. Participants will also learn how young digital entrepreneurs use technology to implement WSIS Action Lines and will hear directly from some of the WSA Young Innovators.   The session will be moderated by Prof. Dr. Peter A. Bruck, the Chairperson of WSA. More Details of the session: https://lnkd.in/g37fK6Bg   I would like to thank the WSA community and Hanna-Mari Ristimäki for the invitation.   #WSA #WSIS #ITU #technology #innovation #youth #SDGs #UN #information #agriculture #entrepreneurship #startup #business #impact

Social dialogue, industrial relations and social economy. A day when I am posting twice. The Mesmer+ final report is out and I cant be happier about the quality and work put into this project and its activities by the entire project partnership!

ACIS2024 Track 14: IS Research in Marginalized and Indigenous Contexts (Australasian Conference on Information Systems 2024, submission deadline: *August 19, 2024*) Track co-chairs Dhirendra Mani Shukla, Sun Ruonan (孫 若楠), Caroline Khene, Pitso Tsibolane Marginalized communities worldwide face economic and social exclusions, creating significant challenges in resource-constrained environments. Digital technologies have the potential to play a pivotal role in addressing these challenges by enabling social intermediation and bridging institutional voids. Despite efforts by social intermediaries, marginalized groups often feel excluded and prefer bottom-up digital development initiatives. Properly implemented, these technologies can foster participatory development, promote social entrepreneurship, and drive digital social innovation. This track encourages discussions that move beyond mere acknowledgment of marginalized contexts, aiming to engage these communities in co-creating sustainable and inclusive solutions by amplifying their voices and incorporating indigenous wisdom. Join us to explore the full potential of digital technologies in empowering marginalized communities. ACIS-2024 (https://lnkd.in/gjRvAmg6) - submit here: https://lnkd.in/gixJtZyC Topics of interest include (but are not restricted to): *Innovative use of digital technologies for development in marginalised contexts * Effective solutions for digital divide *Emerging concepts for digital development in resource-constrained environments *Digital initiatives engaging local culture and lifestyles * Digital technologies and constructive work in marginalised communities *Effective knowledge management in marginalised communities *Maximise the value of ‘good enough’ digital technologies *Addressing intersectionality during digital development projects *Emerging community-led social innovation models that leverage digital technologies *Digital development for social good *Leveraging technoficing and scaffolding approaches to create social impact in the marginalised contexts *Digital technologies to mitigate extreme exclusion *Role of digital technologies in enabling indigenous/social entrepreneurship *Digital technologies and entrepreneurship by and/or for marginalised communities #SocialEntrepreneurship #ICT4D #DigitalDevelopment #ICT4Good #Socialinnovation #SocialJustice #SocialChange Yuanyuan David Zainuddin KAFIL

On October 1, 2024, the second day of the online conference “EUropreneurship & Sustainability” was co-organized by INBIE - Fundacja Instytut Badań i Innowacji w Edukacji as part of the DigIN - EMPOWER ADULT EDUCATORS TO SUPPORT DIGITAL SOCIAL INCLUSION project, focused on developing digital competences and education. Experts from various countries shared insights on sustainable development and digital entrepreneurship. Key presentations included Živile Navikiene from the Netherlands, who discussed the role of digital education in promoting sustainability, and Javier Sánchez-García from Spain, who highlighted efforts to bridge the digital divide for adults. The conference underscored the importance of digital skills for both professional and personal development in today’s world. European Commission #europreneurship #sustainability #digitaleducation #digin #erasmus #sustainabledevelopment #digitalcompetences #digitalinclusion #adulteducation #digitaltransformation

"Join us to explore how technology, geopolitics and economic shifts are changing funding in Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, Eastern Europe/Western Balkans, and Africa. Learn from real-world examples and collaborate to develop concrete strategies for equitable funding and sustainable partnerships." - Zenebe Uraguchi On 17 June from 2–3.30pm CET, Zenebe Uraguchi, Head of the HAFL Hugo P. Cecchini Institute, and Brigitte Kürsteiner, Head of the Global Engagement Office at BFH, will conduct the online workshop "Rethinking and Navigating Equitable Partnerships for Impactful Funding Models: Lessons and Insights from 5 Continents" as part of the 2024 KFPE_CH Workshop Series. The duo have gathered colleagues from universities in Lebanon, Georgia, Honduras/Peru, Bangladesh, and Ghana/Kenya to discuss the evolving funding landscape. The workshop seeks to (1) gain a nuanced understanding of the complex dynamics of sustainable and equitable partnerships and funding modalities; (2) bring and highlight insights and actionable ideas for fostering equitable and sustainable partnerships in the realm of impactful funding models, drawing upon diverse experiences and perspectives from across five continents; and (3) reflect on existing experiences but also propose ideas and solutions for the future. Contribute to discussions and learn about the current ways funding is set up globally/regionally/nationally, the main issues and opportunities for promoting equity, current constraints, better solutions in building equitable and sustainable partnerships and funding models, the search for equality among partners and creating equitable partnerships, and designing funding models based on key lessons. The 2024 KFPE Annual Conference takes place in Bern on Friday 31 May from 12.30–5.30pm. This year’s theme is "Sustainable, equitable partnerships in North-South collaboration - Lessons learned for future funding models." As part of the conference, KFPE hosts this series of online workshops between 15 May and 19 June. The aim of these workshops is to establish connections and promote sustainable and equitable partnerships. Find out more and register by 12 June: https://lnkd.in/ePwg3SQg

Today is International Youth Day, and this year's theme is: From Clicks to Progress - Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development which highlights the vital role that digitalization plays in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. The Trailing Edge honours youth driving digital innovation! #YouthLead #InternationalYouthDay #TTE #TheTrailingEdge #RefurbishedComputersOttawa #ComputerServiceOttawa #ComputerStoresOttawa

In line with the goals of the European Year of Youth 2022, the Fairpreneurs-Erasmus Plus Project Project is committed to: 1.Improving Equal Opportunities: Ensuring all young entrepreneurs have the chance to combat youth unemployment and engage in social participation. 2.Promoting Sustainable Entrepreneurship: Advocating for socially and environmentally sustainable business practices to foster a fair economy. Youth unemployment in Europe remains a critical issue, standing at 14% as of January 2022—more than double the overall unemployment rate. With current global uncertainties, there's a real risk this figure could rise. The Fairpreneurs-Erasmus Plus Project supports the European Union Youth Strategy, which emphasises Entrepreneurship Education as a vital tool to reduce youth unemployment, prevent social exclusion, and drive innovation. Let's work together to empower young people, create equal opportunities, and build a sustainable future! https://lnkd.in/edmJqYMh ⚆ Community Enterprise Association Ireland ⚆ European E-Learning Institute ⚆ Momentum Educate + Innovate ⚆ Hub Nicosia ⚆ thevisionworks - tvw GmbH ⚆ Uniwersytet Szczeciński #YouthEmpowerment #SustainableEntrepreneurship #FAIRPRENEUR #EuropeanYearOfYouth #YouthUnemployment #Innovation

The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (#EIT) is facing a major turning point as its Knowledge and Innovation Communities (#KICs) work towards becoming financially self-sufficient. A series of new reports shows good progress, but also raises concerns that the push for profitability could come at the cost of important #education and outreach programmes. As some KICs focus more on revenue, there is a risk that they will cut back on activities that have strong social value but do not generate income. #Research #innovation 🔎 More: https://lnkd.in/edieksdh

🌍 Celebrating Youth Day: Empowering the Next Generation for a Greener Future🌱 On Youth Day, we honour the incredible potential of young people to drive meaningful change, especially in the pursuit of a sustainable, green economy. Across Africa and the world, the transition to a green economy hinges on developing “green skills”—the knowledge, abilities, values, and attitudes essential for supporting a sustainable, resource-efficient society. At Africa's Green Economy Summit, we believe that young people are not just participants but catalytic agents in building a greener future. That’s why our youth initiative is designed to equip and empower them through: 1. A Graduate Programme: Providing valuable experience and insights into the green economy and running of the event itself. 2. Green Economy Ambassadors: Involving youth in the conference, through note-taking and assisting the team. 3. Free Delegate Tickets: Offering a limited number of graduates the opportunity to attend, learn, and network at our event. 4. Youth and Start-up Lightning Talks: A platform for young innovators to share their ideas and inspire others. 5. Discounted Rates for Young Entrepreneurs and Start-ups: Making it easier for the next generation of leaders to engage with the green economy. By placing green skills at the heart of education, employment, and everyday life, we’re helping to ensure that young people are ready to take the lead in creating a sustainable future for Africa and beyond. Let’s continue to invest in our youth and the green skills they need to build a better tomorrow. 🌍✨ #YouthDay #GreenEconomy #Sustainability #Africa #Empowerment #FutureLeaders