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Study: Digital solutions for rainforest protection in Indonesia

The latest study conducted within the framework of the SET project explores how technology is currently used in relation to climate change and rainforest protection in Indonesia. Its focus is on ensuring Open Access to various data (e.g. from satellites), improving digital literacy & funding for tech-based rainforest conservation projects.

Regulation of digital platforms for a socially-just gig economy in Kenya

Study on the challenges of gig workers & their often unaddressed precarious livelihoods.

Study on regulation of digital platform work in Kenya

Kenya is at the forefront of the gig economy, with a wide range of digital platforms operating and offering workers immense opportunities for flexible, cost-effective and convenient work. This study sheds light on challenges gig workers face in Kenya such as platform’s market power concentration, a lack of codified worker’s rights or women facing disadvantages on the job market due to gender-based factors. You can download the study now!

Explore Kenya’s gig work world in new podcast episode

The 3rd episode of our podcast brings us to Kenya. Find out which opportunities gig work can offer and what gig workers demand from their employers and policy makers to achieve a fair and socially-just gig economy.

New study – Towards a hub for innovation, economic development and digital transformation

This urban design study was conducted by Octagon Architekturkollektiv and provides a strategy for the sustainable spatial transformation of the Innovation and Training Park (ITP) Prizren, Kosovo. The study investigates the ITP’s spatial potential and possibilities for how the park can be redeveloped by transforming the existing infrastructure and increasing its accessibility for the city and the wider region.

2nd Podcast-Episode: Exploring Kosovo’s sustainable spatial developments

In the second episode of the new season of Exploring digital spheres we shine a light on the International Training Park Prizren (ITP) in Kosovo, an aspiring hub for innovation and economic development in the region. What does it need to transform a former military camp into an innovative ecosystem for civil society?

Sustainable Spatial Transformation of the Innovation and Training Park (ITP) Prizren

Study in the context of the redesign of a former military site into a centre for innovation.

Our first podcast episode is here!

In the new season of Exploring digital spheres we follow our researchers to five countries that were part of the SET project travels. First up is Benin! Find out how digitalisation is used to improve the agricultural sector and the livelihoods of rice farmers.

Practitioners’ Field Guide for Implementing Educational Technology

Research-based recommendations for implementing educational technology effectively at universities.

Women* in Tech

Submit your best practices for Artificial Intelligence (AI) and tech projects with a focus on Women* in the technology sector.

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