The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) reported that as of November 2019, some 4.6 million Venezuelans have migrated from Venezuela into neighboring countries due to the dire economic circumstances created by the Maduro regime and this number only continues to rise. The tense situation has created a complex and challenging information environment in…
Este evento tiene como objetivo promover la eficacia de actores gubernamentales, activistas de la sociedad civil y periodistas en el uso de estrategias digitales para combatir la delincuencia y la corrupción y adoptar tecnologías digitales para rastrear, prevenir y crear conciencia respecto a las actividades delictivas y, al mismo tiempo, fomentar la colaboración nacional y…
TechCamp Kathmandu, Clean Air for South Asia will be hosted in Kathmandu, Nepal on July 29-31, 2019 in partnership with our implementing partner Kathmandu Living Labs. TechCamp is a U.S. Department of State initiative to connect those who have demonstrated expertise and knowledge working to combat air pollution and promote government transparency in South Asia.…
As people flock to cities in India and Afghanistan, the growing urban population can overwhelm the infrastructure, affecting transportation, the environment, sanitation, education, and disaster response. “TechCamp Mumbai: Building our Urban Future” will connect Indian and Afghan civil society and government officials with civil planning and technology experts. They’ll collaborate on digital skills and strategies…
YALI TechCamp Reconnect: Digital Advocates for Civic Engagement will provide top alumni of eight different TechCamps with additional training, mentorship, and support to advance good governance and peace building projects across Africa.
TechCamp es una iniciativa del Departamento de Estado de Estados Unidos dirigida a conectar a líderes que trabajan en desafíos mundiales con herramientas digitales que facilitan sus esfuerzos. TechCamp Perú se centrará en la lucha contra la delincuencia transnacional organizada que afecta al medioambiente y los recursos naturales. Habrá participantes de Perú, Ecuador, Colombia, Bolivia,…
Digital technology has changed the world, connecting us with information at the touch of a finger. Regular internet access, smart phones and other technological advances have brought us all closer together and have given rise to whole new industries. But in addition to positive changes, the pace and scale of this technological revolution have created…
El campamento tecnológico TechCamp Guatemala promoverá las metas de la octava Cumbre de las Américas al empoderar a los líderes de la sociedad civil en América Latina para que utilicen la tecnología en la lucha contra la corrupción así como para fortalecer la gobernabilidad democrática. Trabajando con los principales expertos en tecnología, los participantes de…
TechCamp Kosovo is about developing user-led solutions to fight corruptive practices and disinformation through use of innovative and creative technologies.
U.S. Embassy Zambia and the Department of State’s Bureau of International Information Programs hosted members of the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) Network from southern Africa at YALI TechCamp Lusaka: Enhancing Democracy and Transparency. Participants worked with local and international experts to apply low-cost technology tools and digital strategies to promote good governance and transparency across…