DRC Global Event 2021 on Digitalisation

The Digital Divide and Forced Displacement
Digitalisation transforms societies, organisations, economies and governments, with a potential for real and positive change. Yet, as convenient and enabling as it may seem, digitalisation may also lead to increased repression, instability and (digital) divides that leave

In our exploration of digitalisation and forced displacement, we need to consider the risks of exclusion, gaps and imbalances, governance and ethics, infrastructure, finance and power dynamics. Digital skill-building, access to technology and digital inclusivity can bridge and support transformation for people who are otherwise left behind and/or left out of developmental advances.

As we see jobs, information, services, finance and identity transcend into the digital, and as we strive to improve our support to and protection of the displacement-affected, it is time to ask: How do we tap these opportunities? And how do we tackle the risks? Most importantly, perhaps, what will the future of refugee response be?

We welcome (and crave!) new perspectives, ideas and expertise. Register for the event on the 24^th of November and catch up with the journey so far on http://drc.ngo/digital.