August 15, 2022

The Power of Digitalization in the Age of Physical Distancing

UN Entity:

IOM

SDGs:

SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities
SDG 05: Gender Equality
SDG 03: Good Health & Well-Being

Innovation Area:

Digital Transformation
Strategic Foresight
As the world grapples with the COVID-19 pandemic, societies are witnessing first-hand how digitalisation can help confront the crisis and keep migrants, their families and communities connected. Against this context, this digest explores the multi-faceted opportunities and risks that digital innovation can bring to social connections and community cohesion among migrants and host communities. This is the 4th Edition of the DISC Digest.
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