Networks

This is the program description. What is unique about SPIDER’s approach to it, and what is the overarching goal.

Two paragraphs maximum, clear and concise. Do not write about projects, that follows further down.

IPID

Ipid is a network for postgraduate students in the field of ICT for development. The network provides opportunities for junior researchers to connect with their peers and more senior researchers.

IPID has been supported by SPIDER since its establishment in 2006 and has more than 1 000 members from universities and research institutions all over the world. The network has three regional chapters: IPID Asia, IPID Southern Africa and IPID East Africa.

ICT4D Cambodia Network

A network to promote the use of ICT for development in Cambodia. The network works in three thematic areas: education, health and social advocacy. Network activities organisations using ICTs with organisations that are interested in exploring how technology can be applied to their work. The network was established in 2012 with support from SPIDER to foster collaboration and strengthen the budding ICT for development sector that was forming in Cambodia.

ICT4 Social Innovation

The ICT 4 Social Innovation Network is a Pan-African initiative. It joins social innovators that use ICT for solutions for improved Education and Health for our communities.
The Network was launched in Kigali, Rwanda in November 2015 during with the first Conference hosted by SPIDER.

ICT4Democracy, East Africa Network

Since its establishment in 2011, the East Africa ICT4Democracy Network members have forged solid synergies among its members to foster democracy through the use of ICT. The network is internationally recognised through its many engagements.

ICT4Health

SPIDER’s ICT for Health & Wellbeing Network was launched in 2017 and brings together our project partners in Health. SPIDER’s network model enables learning, sharing of expertise and joint development of a strategy for the Network.