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  • Can a Web App Help Reduce Nigerian Food Waste?

    July 02, 2018 |

    Pacific Standard |

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    Response Location: Nigeria, Lagos, Lagos

    In Nigeria, a new app is helping to notify shop-owners when their food approaches its expiration date. Shop-owners can then enact heavy discounts on the item, which are sold to participating non-governmental organizations that distribute the food to those in need. The app, Chowberry, has helped "20,000 households across Nigeria... and receives 6,000 daily visits."

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  • The Bricks Helping to Rebuild Gaza

    July 02, 2018 |

    BBC |

    Radio |

    Over 15 Minutes

    Response Location: Palestine, Gaza Strip

    To rebuild Gaza, Green Cake manufactures construction blocks out of locally-available ash and rubble. It’s a low-cost and reliable alternative to importing supplies from Israel.

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  • Berlin steers bathers away from dirty lakes with daily pollution updates

    July 02, 2018 |

    Apolitical |

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    Response Location: Germany, Berlin

    Berlin has historically struggled with implementing new digital advancements. Thanks to a collaborative effort however, the community can now be informed about the water pollution level of various lakes that are often used for swimming via the implementation of an online tool.

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  • Mobile Drivers' Licenses to Debut in Iowa This Year

    July 01, 2018 |

    Government Technology |

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    Response Location: United States, Iowa

    Iowans will soon store their drivers’ licenses on their smartphones rather than in their wallets. The state is moving forward after a pilot project demonstrated the promise of going digital. Several more states are considering similar programs.

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  • Nigeria Turns to Technology to Reduce Food Waste and Fight Hunger

    June 27, 2018 |

    News Deeply |

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    Response Location: Nigeria, Abuja

    After realizing the rate that which food gets thrown away at grocery stores due to approaching expiration dates, one man in Nigeria decided to do something about it. Oscar Ekponimo created a web-based app that lets grocery store retailers know if something is near expiration. Once notified, the retailers mark down the item; this allows non-governmental organizations to purchase and sell to people that are food insecure.

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  • Governments Explore Using Blockchains to Improve Service

    June 27, 2018 |

    The New York Times |

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    Response Location: United Arab Emirates, Dubai

    Governments around the world are exploring whether blockchain technologies can improve public administration. In theory, blockchain could improve accountability and trust in government. In practice, pilot projects are hitting roadblocks and may take more time to implement and scale than some might hope.

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  • This smartphone sensor could save a million babies' lives

    June 27, 2018 |

    Apolitical |

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    Response Location: United States, Minnesota

    The Newborn Foundation in collaboration with tech-company Masimo created an infant pulse-oximeter used to diagnose heart defects in newborn babies. The technology is now being used all over the world and is integrated into the Department of Health and Human Services universal screening recommendations. Each device costs only $200 and most hospitals need only one.

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  • Always Under Construction

    June 26, 2018 |

    Slate |

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    Response Location: United States, New Orleans, Louisiana

    To resolve road construction communications with frustrated drivers, the New Orleans government developed RoadWork NOLA - an app that showed planned road construction. Unfortunately, no one was using it. Instead of giving up on their idea of a solution, they decided to embark on a plan to make it better through project iteration and human-centered design.

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  • How Silicon Valley is responding to the immigration crisis

    June 25, 2018 |

    Vox |

    Multi-Media |

    Over 15 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, San Francisco, California

    A fundraiser called “Reunite an immigrant parent with their child” raised $19 million in one week for the Texas nonprofit RAICES. Creators Charlotte and Dave Willner say almost half a million people have donated via Facebook so far. They cite matching gifts and the fundraiser’s narrow focus and wide appeal as key factors in its success.

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  • Backpack-Sized Archiving Kit Empowers Community Historians to Record Local Narratives

    June 21, 2018 |

    Hyperallergic |

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    Response Location: United States, Chapel Hill, North Carolina

    The Archivist In a Backpack kit developed by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill contains the essential elements for oral history collection including recorders, notepads, and thank you cards. The university is partnering with other organizations to distribute these kits and foster oral history gathering activities.

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