Digitalization projects in the NGO sector: small effort, great results.
Speakers: Jean Clovis Kalobu Kabundi (Memisa), Diaka Tabembo Jules Alexis (DRCongo), Jean Monet Ngenzi (VVOB), Stefaan Vande Walle (VVOB) en Maxime Heyndrickx (WeHubit) .
Language: English
Yes, digitalisation in the world of development and international solidarity is achievable, affordable and easy to implement! Let’s take a look at three cases.
Digitization in the world of development and international solidarity is achievable and affordable. Through three cases, we show how simple, inexpensive tools can have a major impact on local health, education and trade.
Memisa's 'The smart glasses for telehealth' project allows health workers in remote areas and conflict zones to connect in real time with medical experts who can help them with diagnosis, expertise and guidance. (en français)
VVOB uses digital technology for 'blended learning processes', so that teachers can use digital tools in the classroom and at the same time simplify the administrative process. (in English)
Wehubit is an investment project carried out by Enabel and financed by DGD. Wehubit aims to support and strengthen digitisation as a tool to accelerate sustainable development, increase prosperity, reduce inequalities and empower people and businesses in developing and emerging countries. In addition to the project itself, this presentation will also explain the potential of digital social innovations in the context of a Human-Rights Based Approach. (in English)
Speakers
Jean Clovis Kalobu Kabundi holds a Master's Degree in Health System Management and Policy (Institute of Tropical Medicine, Antwerp) and a Degree in Medicine, Surgery and Delivery (University of Kinshasa, Faculty of Medicine). He specialises in the domains of non-communicable disease training and sexual and reproductive health and rights. Since April 2018, he's a Medical Advisor at Memisa Belgique in DRC, Kinshasa.
Dr Diaka Tabembo Jules Alexis is a hospital doctor, registered with the order of doctors of the DRCongo. His expertise lies in primary healthcare in rural and urban areas, as well as sexual and reproductive healthcare. On top of that, he is an IT-specialist in training, focusing on IT consulting (software and hardware) with digital technology in particular., and an entrepreneur of community development projects in DR Congo.
Currently, Jean Monet Ngenzi is an Online Learning Coordinator at VVOB Rwanda in Kigali. In this role, he coordinates projects regarding online learning, creating online content and monitoring online learning for data-driven decision making. Ngenzi holds a BA degree in Communications with a specialisation in Business, and an MBA degree in Project Management, both from the Southern New Hampshire University.
Stefaan Vande Walle started working for VVOB- Education for Development in 2008. He began as an Education Adviser in Science and Life Skills Education in Cambodia. In more than 12 years at the organisation, Stefaan held various positions in Cambodia, South Africa and, since November 2016, in Rwanda. Since June 2020, he's an online learning manager at VVOB Rwanda, where he coordinates the transition from face-to-face professional development to hybrid modes of delivery.
Maxime Heyndrickx is currently D4D Expert at Enabel. In the Wehubit team he is responsible for Monitoring & Evaluation, Learning and Knowledge Management.
Maxime completed his History degree (University of Ghent) with an additional Master's degree focused on Innovation, Institutions and Development (UNU-MERIT/Maastricht Graduate School of Governance). He started his career as a project manager in the Belgian public sector, after which he did an internship at the European Commission (DG DEVCO).
