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\n\t\tNews from SET Project\n\t<\/h1>\n\t

The “Sustainability, Entrepreneurship and Global Digital Transformation” (SET) research group has set itself the goal of addressing issues relating to digitalisation, particularly in the global South. Through the inclusion of social needs and effective stakeholder communication; future-oriented, sustainable and locally sensitive approaches will be developed in nine countries. With a particular focus on the topics of entrepreneurship, the future of work, and issues of AI in connection with sustainability and climate protection, HIIG is working with local stakeholders to build application-oriented expertise.<\/p>\n

This news ticker gives ongoing updates on everything that happens in our research sprints, studies and at our events in the different countries. For a better overview, it is divided into the project’s two thematic focal points – entrepreneurship and climate.<\/p>\n

\n\t\tContact\n\t<\/h2>\n

\n\t\tAbout the project\n\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tVisit the project page\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\"Entrepneurship\"\n

\n\t\tRecent updates\n\t<\/h2>\n \t\n\t\t

11.07.<\/p>\t\t\t\n\t\t

Ghana<\/p>\t\t\t\n

26th July \u2013 Panel Discussion: The future of online labour markets and regulation of the platform economy<\/h3>\n \t

In this panel discussion, we will present the results of a research sprint on sustainable digital economies. Our international participants looked into the opportunities and challenges of online labour markets in Ghana and Kenya. The event will take place on 26 July in Accra, Ghana. You can sign up via our website now. <\/p>\n More information<\/a>\n \t\n\t\t

11.07.<\/p>\t\t\t\n\t\t

Ghana<\/p>\t\t\t\n

25th July \u2013 MSD: Policies towards fairer online gig-work<\/h3>\n \t

The multi-stakeholder dialogue is associated with the research sprint on skill polarisation in online labour markets. It will bring together relevant stakeholders and policy makers to discuss the findings of the research sprint and possible policy implications for the online labour economy in Ghana and Kenya. The multi-stakeholder dialogue will take place on 25 July in Accra, Ghana. Admittance is by invitation only.<\/p>\n More information<\/a>\n \t\n\t\t

28.06.<\/p>\t\t\t\n\t\t

Benin<\/p>\t\t\t\n

7th July \u2013 Panel Discussion: AI for Social Good?<\/h3>\n \t

In early July, panellists will discuss the opportunities and risks of applying Artificial Intelligence in sustainable entrepreneurship in Benin and Francophone West and Central Africa. The panel will consist of three to four local experts from the realm of academia, entrepreneurship and policy making. The stakeholders will discuss challenges as well as strategies and actions to promote sustainable digital entrepreneurship in the region. The panel discussion will take place on 7 July in Cotonou, Benin.<\/p>\n More information<\/a>\n \t\n\t\t

28.06.<\/p>\t\t\t\n\t\t

Benin<\/p>\t\t\t\n

6th July \u2013 MSD: Sustainable Digital Entrepreneurship in Africa<\/h3>\n \t

In early July, a multi-stakeholder dialogue will bring together relevant stakeholders to capture the status quo of sustainable digital entrepreneurship in Benin and Francophone West and Central Africa. Stakeholders will discuss challenges as well as strategies and measures to promote sustainable digital entrepreneurship in the region. The multi-stakeholder dialogue will take place on 6 July in Cotonou, Benin.<\/p>\n More information<\/a>\n \t\n\t\t

01.06.<\/p>\t\t\t\n\t\t

Ghana<\/p>\t\t\t\n

Research Sprint: Kick off on fair online platform work<\/h3>\n \t

This research sprint within the Sustainability, Entrepreneurship and Global Digital Transformation project is taking place online with a finishing week in Accra, Ghana. The sprint aims at informing Ghanian policy regarding gig work and the platforms that broker it. Questions are: How can platform work in Africa be shaped sustainably? How do platforms need to be regulated? What role does fairness play in regulation and the exchange between different interest groups?<\/p>\n More information<\/a>\n \t\n\t\t

01.05.<\/p>\t\t\t\n\t\t

Benin<\/p>\t\t\t\n

Call for Proposals now open<\/h3>\n \t

Call for Proposals for new study on \u201cPromoting Sustainable Digital Entrepreneurship in Francophone West and Central Africa”. The study will focus on the contextual (e.g., institutional, social, and technological) barriers to sustainable digital entrepreneurship. The study will be conducted in French.<\/p>\n More information<\/a>\n \t\n\t\t

05.04.<\/p>\t\t\t\n\t\t

Kenya<\/p>\t\t\t\n

Call for Proposals now open<\/h3>\n \t

Call for Proposals for new study on the regulation of digital platforms in sub-Saharan Africa is now online. The study aims to to identify challenges and potential solutions of (de)regulation in order to enable a socially just gig economy in sub-Saharan Africa, with a local focus on Kenya.<\/p>\n More information<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\"Climate\"\n

\n\t\tRecent updates\n\t<\/h2>\n \t\n\t\t

03.06.<\/p>\t\t\t\n\t\t

Kosovo<\/p>\t\t\t\n

MSD: Innovation and Training Park Prizren<\/h3>\n \t

The “Innovation and Training Park (ITP)” Prizren, a former operating base of the German contingent of the NATO-led peacekeeping mission in Kosovo (KFOR) is located on the edge of Prizren, the second largest city and cultural centre of Kosovo. Within the next few years, the ITP Prizren aims to become the regional hub for entrepreneurship innovation, business and skills development, and a source of creative and sustainable ideas.<\/p>\n

To collect initial data and viewpoints for the study the Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue in June 2022 aims to sensitise park stakeholders for the possibilities of the ITP. Stakeholders include academia, entrepreneurial groups, the education community as well as civil society, alongside local policy makers. The goal is to improve the involvement and access of the city and its inhabitants to the ITP, unleashing its full potential for Prizren’s communities.  <\/p>\n More information<\/a>\n \t\n\t\t

25.05.<\/p>\t\t\t\n\t\t

Indonesia<\/p>\t\t\t\n

Study: Digital solutions to tackle questions around rainforest protection and climate resilience<\/h3>\n \t

The call for proposals for the study on digital technology, climate resilience and rainforest protection is open! The study will focus on Indonesia and Southeast Asia. You can still send in your applications here <\/a>until 20 June 2022. <\/p>\n More information<\/a>\n \t\n\t\t

09.05.<\/p>\t\t\t\n\t\t

Kosovo<\/p>\t\t\t\n

Study: Sustainable and Adaptable Building Transformation for Digital Innovation Quarters<\/h3>\n \t

The study aims to present how digitalisation can enable resource-saving redevelopment in the sense of circular construction in the “Innovation and Training Park” (ITP) Prizren, Kosovo.  The architect’s office “Octagon” was chosen to renew the ITP complex because of their progessive work in the field of urban and area development. The study is scheduled to be released later this year.<\/p>\n More information<\/a>\n