Digital Access, Communication Needs and Community Practices

Publication language
English
Pages
38
Date published
14 Jun 2021
Type
Research, reports and studies
Keywords
Assessment & Analysis, Inclusion, Needs assessment
Countries
Côte d'Ivoire; Mali; Niger
Use in Humanitarian Programme Cycle
Needs assessment & analysis
Organisations
United Nations High Commissioner For Refugees (UNHCR)
Link
https://www.cwc.westafrica.exposed/etudes/

This study was realized together with UNHCR, IT4Life and Sekou Foundation. A presentation and summary of the study can be found at: https://www.cwc.westafrica.exposed/

The main objective of this research was to have a solid understanding of the communication needs of the different population groups and the most appropriate ways to reach out to them. The study focuses on the following themes:

  • Inventory of connectivity: networks, means of connection available, costs, etc.;
  • Knowledge of the uses, practices and habits of digital tools used by affected communities in these countries.
  • Digital access of women and the youth, reduction of inequalities in digital access;
  • Alternative models of connectivity provision and innovative public-private partnerships;
  • Environment and access to clean energy to enable people to be connected in an efficient and sustainable way.