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Written by Fadia Elgharib
Another collaboration is celebrated between GIG and its Hub Member, WoeLab, based in Lomé, Togo. As part of the GIG partnership with NSB North South Bridges Foundation – through submitting a joint proposal with WoeLab, to fund a new cycle of the SCoPE recycling project. SCoPE’s goal is to create a circular plastic life cycle … Continue reading “SCoPE Recycling in Lomé, Togo, Has Been Awarded the Ez-Klein Projektfonds by NSB”
Written by Ann Joshua
Emilio Velis, serving as the executive director of the Appropedia Foundation, brings a wealth of expertise in sustainability and international development. His work encompasses various facets of the open movement aiming to create social impact. Emilio initiates a vital conversation that dives into the essence of documenting and highlights its significance in the context of … Continue reading “Emílio Velis: Cultivating The Skill Of Documentation & Knowledge Transfer”
Written by Ann Joshua
The History of Global Innovation Gathering Ten years ago, Global Innovation Gathering was driven by different points of inspiration, leading it to what it is today. Physical spaces designed to facilitate local innovation emerged as a prominent and rapidly growing trend. As such, these spaces served as points of inspiration, allowing innovative minds to collaborate … Continue reading “Past, Present, Future: A Welcome Address by the Executive Board of the Global Innovation Gathering”
Written by Ann Joshua
Crisis response refers to the actions and measures taken to address and mitigate the impact of a crisis or emergency situation. It involves a coordinated effort by individuals, organizations, and authorities to manage the immediate challenges and provide assistance to those affected. Crisis response typically includes activities such as assessing the situation, mobilizing resources, implementing … Continue reading “Innovating Crisis Response: Konstantin Leonenko, Emilio Veris, Sharlotte Ainebyoona Kigezo, Aziz Wadi “
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 world becomes more complex and fast-paced, so do the challenges, threatening the most vulnerable and marginalized communities. Therefore, GIG enables cross-cultural connections and global knowledge … Continue reading “Watch the Stream! GIG 10th anniversary”
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 that. He is also an artist, designer, and robot maker. In around 2003, Nawres became a part of the global maker movement. His passion for … Continue reading “Filling the gaps in Iraq”
Written by Chaïma Attia
Can technology promise to heal and reconstruct what previous technological revolutions have destroyed? Current technological advancements are no longer powered by steam, but what are they powered by? Amidst the wake of an AI revolution, how do we examine the medium before the message and avoid another retrospective into the impact of technologies on … Continue reading “The Makerspace: A Global Miniature of Innovation”
Written by Melanie Chan
Equipping young people with technological and entrepreneurial skills to solve local community problems is the mandate of one particular makerspace in the Northern region of Ghana. Noni Hub, located in Wa, is a budding innovation that aims to foster innovation, creativity, and making scalable technological solutions. Mustapha Dauda, an African Maker and Engineer in electronics … Continue reading “Noni Hub: Equipping Youths to Prototype for Local Needs”
Written by Melanie Chan
Technology has become an integral part of our lives in today’s fast-paced world. Technology has transformed how we live and work, from smartphones to smart homes. However, not everyone has access to the latest technology or the skills to use it effectively. This is where organizations like FabLab Nepal come in. FabLab Nepal is a … Continue reading “FabLab Nepal: Empowering Communities Through Technological Access”
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 way for this. The makerspace, founded in 2019 by Professor Seifu and Dr Lara Arlen, CEO of the Centre for Global Equality in the UK, … Continue reading “BiT Makerspace: Building a Robust Ethiopian Innovation Culture”
