I’m currently responsible for overseeing implementation of the DFID digital strategy. I’ve worked for the department since the mid 1990s, evolving through roles which included running a reference library, developing the first website and intranet for the organisation, commissioning this blogging platform, and establishing a creative team of editors who continue to explore how we can best communicate DFID priorities using digital channels.
Time to draw breath after a week full of events aimed at sharing ideas and prompting discussions about what digital means for our work. This was the third time we have run such an event and the programme was designed …
The DFID Digital Advisory Panel is now just over a year old – and as we approach our 6th meeting we thought it was a good time to reflect on what has happened and outline some plans for possible future …
The panel met for the second time in January. It was a slightly smaller group, perhaps due to the perils of a winter meeting and last minute illnesses. However, 2 detailed presentations helped share more information with panel members about …
It's been an interesting year working on digital in DFID. Writing our 'Digital Strategy – 12 months on report' gave us a good opportunity to look around the organisation and see what progress has been made since December 2012. Our …
As outlined in the digital strategy, DFID has invited a group of digital and development experts with a wealth of different experience to join a digital advisory panel. Their role is to take an overview of our strategy for digital …
We’re starting a new group blog, Digital for Development, to introduce you to colleagues around DFID who will share how using digital communications and technology can help us achieve better results and value for money in our programmes. You will hear …
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