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Twine training in Rwanda

04.12.2017 — Data collection

Twine training in Rwanda

In the framework of the collaboration with UNHCR, Gnucoop has started the pilot phase of the Twine Platform, developed for

Blockchains Fighting Poverty

03.11.2017 — Blockchain

Blockchains Fighting Poverty

What is a blockchain? According to the  Institute of Development Studies: “the blockchain is a digital ledger of transactions that

Chatbot: another ICT tool for development?

12.10.2017 — Glossary

Chatbot: another ICT tool for development?

A chatbot (also known as a talkbot, chatterbot, Bot, IM bot, interactive agent, or Artificial Conversational Entity) is a computer

ICT4Ag: The Experience Of Gnucoop

08.09.2017 — Glossary

ICT4Ag: The Experience Of Gnucoop

Intoduction on ICT4Ag Photo Credit: Marco Marche Agriculture is the mainstay of national economies and household incomes in many African,

Gnucoop: a Software House with Humanitarian skills and Free Software Heart

01.09.2017 — Glossary

Gnucoop: a Software House with Humanitarian skills and Free Software Heart

When the first two “nerds” founders of Gnucoop decided to dedicate their computer knowledge to the Humanitarian AID they knew

YAGO training in Haiti

22.08.2017

YAGO training in Haiti

The second section of YAGO (Yet Another GIS Online) training has been held in Haiti, from July 30th to August

Twine platform is growing: from HIS (Health Information System) to Livelihood & Energy sector

03.08.2017 — Data collection

Twine platform is growing: from HIS (Health Information System) to Livelihood & Energy sector

According to UNHCR* “After fleeing war or persecution, the opportunity to work and earn a living is one of the

The role of ICTs for agriculture in global development

24.07.2017 — ICT for agriculture

The role of ICTs for agriculture in global development

Information and communication technologies (ICTs) can facilitate access to timely and accurate information for an improved agricultural production. Access to

Tratti di china: a Chinese audio blog!

18.07.2017

Tratti di china: a Chinese audio blog!

Teaching culture is essential to language teaching and learning. Teacher's should have been taught culture as well when

Cash and vouchers: a new way to respond to hunger and nutrition issues

17.07.2017 — Blockchain

Cash and vouchers: a new way to respond to hunger and nutrition issues

Infographic 1: Cash and voucher system Cash and voucher system refers to a restricted number of tools, where the cash

Public Health Information System for UNHCR...some updates

30.06.2017 — Data collection

Public Health Information System for UNHCR...some updates

In collaboration with UNHCR , Gnucoop has been troubleshooting, bug-fixing and maintaining the Twine web platform, that allows UNHCR and

#ICT4Evaluation conference at IFAD, 6-7 June 2017

19.06.2017

#ICT4Evaluation conference at IFAD, 6-7 June 2017

Last week Gnucoop has been selected to participate to a Tech Fair organised by the Independent Office of Evaluation of