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Tech democratisation will set the tone for 2021
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Nazeema Mohamed, Feryal Domingo and Soraya JoonasSustainability is key for social investment in 2021
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#BizTrends2020: Advocating childhood literacy - today's readers are our future leaders
Josephine Buys, CEO of The Publisher Research Council (PRC). |
While there are many NGOs focussed on this critical challenge, they are on the margins of the educational sector.
To turn the tide of childhood literacy in South Africa and indeed Africa, public and private sector partnerships are critical and I firmly believe that 2020 will see more such collaborations and that our media and marketing industry can and should support this, not just to future proof our sector, but also to contribute to building solid learning foundations and platforms for our youth as a long-term investment in a thriving economy.
Josephine Buys has been appointed PRC's new CEO
The Publisher Research Council (PRC) has announced that Josephine Buys has been appointed its CEO...
While there are many worthy examples; I’ve chosen a selection of those that inspire me the most.
Since 1996, Cyril Ramaphosa himself has used money earned through his speaking engagements to provide bursaries for a small number of disadvantaged students. The Cyril Ramaphosa Education Trust has, since the year 2000, assisted several hundred students not only with tuition, but with accommodation, books, mentorship and personal development to reach their dreams of becoming qualified professionals.
Cyril Ramaphosa Foundation empowers 300 youth with solution-based thinking skills
Cyril Ramaphosa Foundation, an independent public benefit organisation, held a youth empowerment workshop on Saturday, 16 November, with 300 youth in Mamelodi, east of Tshwane...
Cyril Ramaphosa Foundation 5 Dec 2019
Partners For Possibility is an inspiring example of enabling social cohesion through co-action and co-learning partnerships between school principals and business leaders, to empower principals to become change leaders in their schools and communities.
By facilitating cross-sectoral partnerships between business, government and the social sector, Partners For Possibility aims to significantly improve educational outcomes by 2025.
Realising SONA 2019's education goals: what will it really take?
'Take two' of President Cyril Ramaphosa's SONA address was widely scoffed by politicians and political analysts as being 'big on dreams', but sorely lacking the necessary detail to actually remedy the country's intractable challenges...
Dorcas Dube 26 Jun 2019
Collaborate to harness collective common goal
In late 2019, social impact investors Innovation Edge hosted the second Think Future, bringing a diverse group of change makers together with a common interest; to build strong foundations for our youngest citizens as the best long-term investment a country can make for a just and thriving society, resilient economy and global competitiveness.
Innovation Edge calls for tech solutions to early childhood challenges
Innovation Edge is calling for tech-driven solutions to problems that are faced by young children and their caretakers...
One of many initiatives born from this event is a collaboration between the Publisher Research Council, DGMT and Social Project to harness our collective in the common goal to improve literacy outcomes in SA by matching potential donors (not just of funding, but resources and expertise) to under-served communities with a focus on getting books, in all 11 languages, into every South African child’s home.
How publishing platforms make the most of human attention
Publishing platforms offer a rare opportunity to communicate effectively, writes PRC CEO Josephine Buys...
Josephine Buys 29 Aug 2019
In my former role as CEO of the IAB SA, I was a founding member of an initiative with SANEF, MMA and APC to champion universal access to the internet as a basic human right.
With the adoption of a 7-point plan, the aim is for every South African, especially vulnerable groups and those such as the rural poor, who have access to mobile phones but who can’t necessarily afford the high cost of data, to have a daily first tranche of free access to internet.To exercise their basic human rights such as access to government services, participating in the digital economy, looking and applying for jobs and for learners and students to access online educational resources.
E-classroom is one of many worthwhile organisations developing high quality educational resources online. Working with high-quality specialists to offer first-class resources to help both teachers and learners from grades 0-12 to reach their full potential, they are truly making a difference by improving education for all.
Digital skills on the agenda
But, with greater access to the internet, how can we ensure our youth are equipped with the skills needed to thrive, safely and securely in the online world?
Today's youth: The rewired generation
This article takes a look at the rewired generation - and stepping into the gap that is the digital divide. The article deals with education, but marketers and advertisers will gain useful insights into what and how today's youth think.
Carol Affleck 11 Jun 2013
Pixelkids, the South African ambassador organisation to the DQ Institute, a global think-tank developed in association with the World Economic Forum, is one organisation that champions the power of technology opening up a world of possibilities for our children, aiming to provide the skills and tools needed to empower and educate them to explore the online world safely and with confidence.
Reading comprehension takes top priority for DBE
Reading comprehension in the first years of school will take top priority for the Basic Education Department in the short to medium term...
In 2019, the responsibility for Early Childhood Development (ECD) was shifted from the Department of Social Development to the Department of Basic Education (DBE), with Minister Angie Motshekga committing to aiming to enrol every South African child in a two-year compulsory ECD programme before starting Grade 1.
But the DBE cannot do this without private sector support.
It’s the age of partnership and collaboration to secure a better future for all South Africans. Who’s with me?