Digital Dispatch Podcast
Digital Dispatch Ep. 1: Policies and Partnerships with the CfMA
In this episode, the Global Digital Empowerment Network engages the Centre for Multilateral Affairs (CfMA), a policy advisory and think-tank in Uganda. The CfMA’s work focuses on advancing Africa and global south perspectives and priorities in domestic, regional and international policy discourses. The conversation with Patricia Namakula, Director for Research and Communications, revolved around cybersecurity and safe data practices in Africa, the need for consistent policies and partnerships across multiple offices to close the digital gap.
Digital Dispatch Ep. 2: Women Entrepreneurship in the Digital Economy with Zimba Women
In this episode, the Global Digital Empowerment Network engages Zimba Women, a Ugandan women-owned and youth-led organization advancing the economic and digital empowerment of women and girls. The conversation with Mark Tusiime, Programs Manager surrounded the Ugandan digital ecosystem and gender digital divide, meaningful connectivity and women’s economic participation. The discussion highlighted Zimba Women’s digital and financial inclusion, skilling and entrepreneurship programs for women.