http://aptivate.org/blog/Aptivate Website blog entriesenWed, 22 May 2019 17:28:44 +0100http://aptivate.org/blog/2019/05/22/were-helping-to-build-a-school-in-rural-zambia/ <img class="image thumbnail _100x100 " alt="" src="/uploads/filer_public_thumbnails/filer_public/1e/3d/1e3d042b-74d2-4a78-bc01-31bd890cf4af/2_partly_finished_building_at_start_of_project_-_feb.jpg__100x100_q85_crop_upscale.jpg" /> <p>10 years after running IT workshops in an entrepreneurial program in Samfya District, we’re now working with one of the graduates to raise the roof in their school.</p> Wed, 22 May 2019 17:28:44 +0100http://aptivate.org/blog/2019/05/22/were-helping-to-build-a-school-in-rural-zambia/http://aptivate.org/blog/2018/01/02/helping-protect-farmers-in-africa/ <img class="image thumbnail _100x100" alt="" src="/uploads/filer_public_thumbnails/filer_public/ef/18/ef188a3a-a38d-4b63-bbf6-6cd2d41f139e/pula_event1.jpg__100x100_q85_crop_subject_location-162%2C101_upscale.jpg" /> <p>We’ve been working with Pula to build a technical system that supports their work with farmers in Malawi and Zambia.</p> Tue, 02 Jan 2018 12:21:27 +0000http://aptivate.org/blog/2018/01/02/helping-protect-farmers-in-africa/http://aptivate.org/blog/2017/05/11/a-truly-multilingual-site-for-africa-leds-partnership/ <img class="image thumbnail _100x100" alt="" src="/uploads/filer_public_thumbnails/filer_public/e1/e0/e1e061ac-bf05-400b-be44-e6d7cf47d2ee/africa-leds-partnership-logo.png__100x100_q85.jpg" /> <p>When we developed the Africa LEDS Partnership website, we increased the availability of content to their multilingual audience.</p> Thu, 11 May 2017 14:27:35 +0100http://aptivate.org/blog/2017/05/11/a-truly-multilingual-site-for-africa-leds-partnership/http://aptivate.org/blog/2017/03/09/evalc3-evaluation-data-tool-at-merl-tech-2017/ <img class="image thumbnail _100x100" alt="" src="/uploads/filer_public_thumbnails/filer_public/12/b2/12b20540-b4e3-4021-b1af-bb30cf21355f/evalc3logo.png__100x100_q85_crop_upscale.png" /> <p>At MERL Tech 2017 we presented EvalC3, the evaluation multi-tool we’ve been developing with M&amp;E expert Rick Davies.</p> Thu, 09 Mar 2017 12:44:21 +0000http://aptivate.org/blog/2017/03/09/evalc3-evaluation-data-tool-at-merl-tech-2017/http://aptivate.org/blog/2017/02/15/free-advice-for-your-software-project-at-bond/ <img class="image thumbnail _100x100" alt="" src="/uploads/filer_public_thumbnails/filer_public/2d/79/2d79d6de-866c-4ef9-977c-42ed0215dbbd/bond-logo-red_black_1.png__100x100_q85_crop_upscale.jpg" /> <p>We're offering free 45 minute workshops at the Bond Conference in London, March 20-21. We can help plan your project and offer advice on the best next steps.</p> Wed, 15 Feb 2017 16:03:51 +0000http://aptivate.org/blog/2017/02/15/free-advice-for-your-software-project-at-bond/http://aptivate.org/blog/2016/12/13/making-event-registration-and-data-collection-easy/ <img class="image thumbnail _100x100" alt="" src="/uploads/filer_public_thumbnails/filer_public/c5/a8/c5a8cbeb-77fd-49d2-8c70-f66b4d4400f2/e-immigrate_blog_2.jpg__100x100_q85_crop_subject_location-68%2C122_upscale.jpg" /> <p>We've created an event registration service and data collection tool. This has enabled organisations, in the San Francisco Bay area to help more people gain access to citizenship advice. </p> Tue, 13 Dec 2016 17:06:02 +0000http://aptivate.org/blog/2016/12/13/making-event-registration-and-data-collection-easy/http://aptivate.org/blog/2016/10/04/new-ckan-extensions-for-mapaction/ <img class="image _NonexNone" alt="" src="http://www.aptivate.org/uploads/filer_public/99/39/9939ab78-9a8d-4af3-bcf4-183c1246c509/iodc16-logo-thumbnail.png" /> <div class="markdown"> <p>Tom Daley is currently in Madrid at the International Open Data Conference and the CKANCon pre-event. Tom was part of the team that developed four new generic CKAN extensions for MapAction's Maps and Data Repository.</p> </div> Tue, 04 Oct 2016 15:10:48 +0100http://aptivate.org/blog/2016/10/04/new-ckan-extensions-for-mapaction/http://aptivate.org/blog/2016/07/08/happy-birthday-hinari/ <img class="image thumbnail _100x100" alt="" src="/uploads/filer_public_thumbnails/filer_public/ab/83/ab838858-c5af-404b-9246-5695d34044a5/hinari-user-ghana.jpg__100x100_q85_crop_upscale.jpg" /> <p>On 9th July 2001 six publishers signed the statement of intent that led to the development of Hinari, which provides developing countries with free or low-cost access to academic content.</p><p>Aptivate have been involved in its development since 2006.</p> Fri, 08 Jul 2016 17:17:30 +0100http://aptivate.org/blog/2016/07/08/happy-birthday-hinari/http://aptivate.org/blog/2016/05/23/evalc3-analyse-me-data/ <img class="image thumbnail _100x100" alt="" src="/uploads/filer_public_thumbnails/filer_public/12/b2/12b20540-b4e3-4021-b1af-bb30cf21355f/evalc3logo.png__100x100_q85_crop_upscale.png" /> <div class="markdown"> <p>EvalC3: a tool to help investigate causes of success and failure in development aid projects.</p> </div> Mon, 23 May 2016 17:40:58 +0100http://aptivate.org/blog/2016/05/23/evalc3-analyse-me-data/http://aptivate.org/blog/2016/02/18/counting-down-to-evaluating-digital-citizen-engagement-a-practical-guide/ <img class="image thumbnail _100x100" alt="" src="/uploads/filer_public_thumbnails/filer_public/e8/dc/e8dcdb77-dabd-4424-a5c7-ede6f84b0f6a/group_of_young_people_texting_on_mobile_phones_10699648676.jpg__100x100_q85_crop_upscale.jpg" /> <p>Last year, Aptivate led a consortium of researchers and practitioners to explore the role of technology in citizen-engagement and participation in the development sector</p> Thu, 18 Feb 2016 15:51:44 +0000http://aptivate.org/blog/2016/02/18/counting-down-to-evaluating-digital-citizen-engagement-a-practical-guide/