And the ICT4kids Oscar goes to...: Good practice in engaging children and youth in development

Hosted by: Ict4d

Information and Communication Technologies for Development, also known as ICT4D, is an exciting, young interdisciplinary field of practice and study. Some argue that it could revolutionize how international development initiatives are run, offering tools such as SMS and social media to create direct engagement with project participants, beneficiaries and communities. In a recent report produced by the University of London’s ICT4D Centre at Royal Holloway for UNICEF, 35 experts in the area of child-related ICT4D were asked to discuss what worked and what didn’t. The interviews showed a strong consensus that participatory approaches increased the chances of project success. They also revealed a rising trend in involving young people in particular in more participatory forms, not just of project governance, but also more broadly in social and political discussions. Expert interviewees nominated notably inspiring projects involving children and youths. This workshop will include innovative individuals from those nominee projects who have stood out for using the potential of ICTs for participation in development processes. In addition to hearing about these and other initiatives, the audience is invited to also nominate further projects. There are no prizes to win but a lot of inspiring ideas and good practices to share!

Panelists:

Martine Koopman
IICD, The Netherlands

Kumar, Davinder
Head of Communications (West & Central Africa), Plan International, UK

Lawrie, James
Senior Education Adviser, Save the Children, UK

Poveda, Sammia Christina
PhD Researcher, ICT4D Centre & UNESCO Chair in ICT4D Royal Holloway, University of London, UK

Walton, Philip
COO, BRCK, Kenya

Moderation:

Kleine, Dr. Dorothea
Director, ICT4D Centre, Royal Holloway, University of London, UK