Tech Start-Ups for SDGs
WSIS
Session 127
How Techpreneurs Are Tackling the SDGs
Innovators around the world are creating solutions to some of the biggest development challenges of our time. The growing ecosystem of startups worldwide has significantly contributed to the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Many of these solutions rely on the use of Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) as a central, or supporting, part of their framework. Several tech start-ups working in different fields will join this panel to talk about how they have leveraged ICTs in order to address development issues and advance social good.
Moderator
Lorenzo Niola, Head of Ecosystem Development, Hatch CoLab
Speakers/Panellists
Stephenie Rodriguez, Founder & CEO, Jozu for Women
Stephen Wilks, Founder & CEO, Seneca Learning
Ted Chen, Founder & CEO, EverComm
Alain Nkurikiye, Founder & CEO, Wajenzi
Tatyana Kanzaveli, Founder & CEO, Open Health Network
Session's link to WSIS Action Lines
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C3. Access to information and knowledge
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C4. Capacity building
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C7. ICT Applications: E-learning
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C7. ICT Applications: E-environment
Session's link to Sustainable Development Process
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Goal 4: Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all
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Goal 5: Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls
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Goal 7: Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all
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Goal 8: Promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth, employment and decent work for all
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Goal 11: Make cities inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable
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Goal 12: Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns
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Goal 13: Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts
