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Data Digest: Open Data for Africa Platform, Silent Data Revolution in MENA and Data Strategies

Tech Soup

This week have a look at the just completed Open Data for Africa platform and learn more about the brewing open data revolution in the MENA region. There is some great insight into the need for the Open Data movement to be more inclusive as well as explanations of why big data gathering should be more strategic.

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E-Mediat: Day 2 – The Networked NGO in the Arab World

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I took a series of screen shots from social media platforms and had the participants discuss and identify what the best Arabic phrase or word. Rami shared how his organization works in a transparent way, open sourcing its program materials and processes. They’ve simplified and focused on what they do best.

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