The course builds upon the Inclusive Digital Economies and Gender Equality Playbook, UNCDF’s practical how-to guide on using the market system development approach to decrease the digital and financial divide for women and girls, use technology to improve women’s economic opportunities and help to transform women into builders of emerging digital economies.

This self-paced course goes over some fundamental aspects of data literacy, explores the best ways to input and clean data to make it usable, and provides tips to put data in context through storytelling techniques.

This course introduces participants to blockchain technology and provides a basic understanding of its main features. It begins by highlighting the business value of blockchain and the relevance of the technology for international trade. The lectures then move to explain the difference between blockchain and distributed ledger technology (DLT), defining key use cases for digital identity (ID), supply chain management, transportation / logistics, intellectual property rights, trade facilitation and financial services. The lectures further examine the opportunities blockchain / DLT may create for small producers and enterprises, especially those located in developing countries. Finally, the course explores the “blockchain for trade” ecosystem, implementation decision-making tools, regulatory requirements and other challenges that must be addressed before the technology can be used on a wide scale and generate significant impact.

Today, the interaction of digital technologies with daily routines isn't merely a passing trend but a fundamental shift, continuously redefining the possibilities and challenges in the world of work. This course aims to demystify AI and provides insights and skills on it thanks to a heterogeneous group of experts. They will explore AI's effects on training, knowledge management, and workforce development. They'll tackle key trends, and ethical considerations, and showcase innovative applications of AI that you can apply in your everyday life. Whether you're a student, educator, or professional, this Masterclass is your guide to staying relevant and succeeding in the evolving landscape of AI and education.