How mobile technology can be applied to empower citizens: the World bank institute advises Montréal

Across the globe citizens are demanding accountability and transparency from their governments. Access to information and technology through mobile phones and social media are multiplying opportunities for citizens to provide feedback—transforming the way we do development. The World Bank Institute (WBI) supports the World Bank’s operational work and its country...

La Banque mondiale sera présente à Montréal pour parler de gouvernance participative

Partout dans le monde les citoyens demandent des comptes et la transparence à leurs gouvernements. De plus l’accès à l’information grâce à la technologie et à travers les téléphones mobiles et les médias sociaux se multiplient; offrant ainsi les possibilités pour les citoyens de fournir leur contribution en transformant ainsi la façon...

Where human rights are heading in the next five years : Technology and Human rights

For years, there’s not a single day goes off without a conflict somewhere in the world. Families, children, civilians are often threatened and sometimes tortured or even killed. To these abuses of human rights, Amnesty International has continued for several years to protect human rights. The organization acts independently thanks...

Felix Binette on how we can unlock our creative genius

Louis-Félix Binette, founding partner F&Co, will share tips and opinion on creativity on October the 3rd at Usine C. For 10 years, Louis-Félix Binette held high-level strategic positions in the public sector, notably for a Minister in the Québec government (aboriginal and intergovernmental affairs; democratic reform) and as a diplomat...

Leçons de créativité avec Felix Binette

Louis-Félix Binette, associé cofondateur F&Co, animera une conférence le 03 Octobre prochain lors de la journée de clôture de la semaine de la technologie et de l’innovation Sociale. Inscrivez-vous Louis-Félix a occupé pendant dix ans des fonctions stratégiques dans des organisations du secteur public, dont un cabinet ministériel (affaires intergouvernementales et...

Patrick Dube, Living Lab SAT / Ste – Justine

After a Masters in Cultural Anthropology and doctoral studies in modeling complex studies, Patrick Dubé started his research career in the domain of digital medical applications. Since 2009, he’s been assisting organizations in the development of their innovative practices and supports the development of innovative practices open to SME’s, NPO’s and municipalities. In 2013, he...