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UNDP Global Accelerator Lab
In crisis-affected settings where institutional infrastructure is weakened or absent, digital transformation has emerged as a critical enabler for expanding access to financial services, education, and basic public utilities. The UNDP Accelerator Labs have explored and tested low-cost, tech-driven solutions—from mobile financial tools to remote learning platforms and civic tech applications—that address critical gaps left by disrupted governance. These R&D efforts rely heavily on open-source platforms, community co-design, and iterative prototyping to ensure solutions are context-sensitive and inclusive. Technology, when rooted in local realities, has proven to be a powerful equalizer, helping vulnerable populations overcome systemic barriers and engage more fully in social and economic life.
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1. There is definitely demand for local human resources with skilled in cutting-in edge technology from local private sector companies in the technology industry. 2. Skilling youth in technology is…
- Crowdfunding can be an alternative resource mobilization tool for MSMEs. - Crowdfunding needs dedicated team and a clear communication strategy. - It is important to initiate policy dialogue with …
Challenge In Coordinating with the Programs Department: We learned that one of our biggest challenges was coordinating with the programs department, especially when integrating new partnerships that …
Our journey on digital transformation of the public sector has opened our eyes to the following key insights: - Many government ministries and entities are using digital tools to improve their servic…
Our challenge is to create a transformative urban development model that integrates digital twin technology and innovative digital governance at the local level. This involves systematic engagement in…
Our Challenge is that Ugandans experience poor service delivery, corruption tendencies because of human interface with resources in public service and private sector, as opposed to the automation …
Our challenge is that the youth of Bangladesh are missing out on the opportunity to gain marketable skills in emerging technologies as a result of which the skills gap in the ever evolving domestic an…
Our challenge is that there are non-existent or sub-optimal practices at municipal level that can block moving towards better practices on circular economy, water management and citizen participation.
