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...
Design Thinking workshop on : Leveraging Technology for social innovation
André Fortin, probably one of the best Expert in Design Thinking of Montréal, is going to host a workshop next september during the technology for good week on this topic : ” Leveraging technology for Social Innovation”. André Fortin is a psychologist and holds a master’s degree in communications-with a specialization...
Open Governance and smart cities : What can we expect in the coming months?
When talking about smart cities and their implications in Montreal, it seems legitimate to invite one of the best experts in Digital Governance to speak on the subject. This Panel on the Smart City and Digital Governance will be held in French, next October 3rd during the KWS Technology Forum. M. JEAN-FRANÇOIS GAUTHIER...
Ville Intelligente et Gouvernance du Numérique
Au moment où l’on parle de la ville intelligente et de ses implications à Montréal, il nous a semblé légitime d’inviter l’un des meilleurs experts de la Gouvernance du Numérique pour en parler. Ce Panel sur la Ville Intelligente et la Gouvernance du Numérique sera en Français le 03 Octobre...
Development of the techniques of the Freinet pedagogical approach in Cameroon
The situation of the development of application of the techniques of the Freinet pedagogical approach in Cameroon and their implications for African countries Despite the fact that we have entered the phase of change in Africa which will continue until 2035, unfortunately the educational systems of the sub saharan countries...
Former Barack Obama campaign Director of Digital Analytics comes to Montréal
Amélia Showalter will close the KWS Forum and the week of technology for Good in Montréal, next October the 3rd at Usine C. She will be giving a keynote on data strategy for digital practitioners with examples from the Obama Campaign. Check the Agenda of the technology for good week Amelia Showalter...
L’ancienne Directrice des Analyses de la campagne de Barack Obama sera à Montréal
Ce Contenu n’est disponible qu’en anglais. Désolé Amélia Showalter will close the KWS Forum and the week of technology for Good in Montréal, next October the 3rd at Usine C. She will be giving a keynote on data strategy for digital practitioners with examples from the Obama Campaign. Check the Agenda...
Jour 4 – Visite de l’EchoFAB de Montréal
ÉchoFab : Un prototype d’atelier de fabrication numérique communautaire à Montréal. Le 2 octobre 2014, à Montréal, se tenait un atelier de découverte de l’innovation sociale tenu par Échofab dans les locaux de l’ÉTS (l’École de Technologie Supérieure). Marc-Olivier Ducharme et Raphaël Demers nous ont fait visiter leurs nouvelles installations...
KWS14 – DAY 4 : how to set up a tech company in emerging markets?
Technology and Social Innovation week – Day 4: APPFRICA On Thursday October 2nd, the fourth day of the Tech & Innovation week went on with a presentation from Appfrica, about how to set up a tech company in emerging markets. The conference was held in the EV Building at Concordia...