The Global Innovation Gathering (GIG) is pleased to announce the fourth DOTS Festival edition, scheduled for December 5th and December 10th, 2024. This event will continue to build on the […]
Written by Ricardo Ruiz
Written by Ricardo Ruiz
Written by Ricardo Ruiz
GIG supported its member Felipe Fonseca to join the OSPOS for Good 2024 in New York. This is a report from the days in The Big Apple. I was recently […]
Written by Ricardo Ruiz
Digital technologies are increasingly used worldwide to mediate social dynamics, manage access to rights and ensure participation in economic life. However, the way such technologies are created has blind spots, […]
Written by Ricardo Ruiz
Racism is a pervasive and complex problem, affecting individuals and societies differently. How can we address this issue creatively and engagingly? How can we use games for empowerment, awareness, and […]
Written by Ricardo Ruiz
Check the online transmission! GIG supports the work of its 155 members in 47 countries. GIG facilitates global exchange between innovators and innovation spaces, and implements various projects. As the […]
Written by Ricardo Ruiz
We sat down to talk with Nawres Arif this past Thursday to discuss his maker program in Iraq. Nawres is a trained pharmacist but considers himself to be more than […]
Written by Ricardo Ruiz
How can we foster a robust innovation culture that contributes meaningfully to developing a sustainable Africa? The Seifu-Bit Makerspace at Bahir Dar Institute of Technology in Ethiopia is paving the […]
Written by Ricardo Ruiz
Imagine a welcoming and imaginative space, with the floor resembling grass and trees serving as tables. It’s a place where kids can collaborate to design, create and think. The students […]
Written by Ricardo Ruiz
Data_labe is a data and narratives laboratory based in the Maré favela in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is also a member of the Global Innovation Gathering (GIG), a network […]
Written by Ricardo Ruiz
Innovation is a powerful force that can drive social and economic development, especially in the Global South. Unfortunately, the distorted image portrayed by media often obscures the potential of digital […]
