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📢 We Need Your Voice! Take the Digital Skills Scoping Survey! Catalpa International and The Asia Foundation are conducting an online survey, and we want to hear about your digital skills experience! We're exploring the challenges and opportunities in digital training, focusing on the skills that matter most in local contexts and the training approaches that can best support youth, women, and marginalised communities. 💻 Are you based in the Pacific and: - Work in the digital industry (like IT Manager or Developer)? - A recent graduate of a digital skills course (e.g., AI or IT fundamentals)? - New to digital skills training? No matter where you are in your digital journey, your insights are essential! Your feedback will help us identify gaps, improve access to digital skills education, and shape future training programs. Take the survey today! 👉 https://lnkd.in/gWPVhzxc  or scan the QR code. 🗓️ Survey Closes: Sunday, 10 November 2024

🌍📚 Excited to share the launch of the sixth GEM Regional Report, focusing on technology in education across the Pacific! -- https://lnkd.in/ggmyvUKJ This report, developed in partnership with the Commonwealth of Learning (COL) and UNESCO, highlights both the challenges and opportunities that digital technology brings to education in this vast and diverse region. Covering 17 countries, from Australia to Vanuatu, the report dives into the ways technology can transform education and overcome barriers like limited infrastructure and costly internet connectivity. At Catalpa, we were proud to be engaged by UNESCO to contribute to this important report. Our paper provided insights on how digital tools and platforms can improve learning outcomes, enhance teacher training, and support education systems in remote areas. With the population scattered across 30 million square kilometers, the Pacific faces unique challenges. Yet, the potential for technology to connect students, teachers, and communities is immense. The report offers a roadmap for integrating digital solutions into education systems, aligned with the Pacific Regional Education Framework (PacREF) policy areas: quality and relevance, learning pathways, student outcomes and wellbeing, and the teaching profession. A huge congratulations to everyone who worked on this project, and we look forward to seeing the lasting impact these insights will have across the region. 🌐✨ #EducationForAll #DigitalImpact #PacificEducation #TechnologyInEducation #GEMReport #UNESCO #Catalpa #LearningWithoutBorders

Raphaël Merx recently experimented with Google's AI podcast-generating tool using content from our Catalpa website. And the results, they’re impressive—smooth, engaging, and full of potential for how AI can enhance how we share information. Check out David's post to listen to the podcast and see where this technology could take us next!

Communications Consultant (open to Timor Leste applicants only) . Catalpa is seeking a Communications Consultant to support us with project deliverables across several projects over the coming months. We are looking for a multi-talented communications professional experienced in developing public awareness and/or advocacy campaigns in the social and/or community sector. https://lnkd.in/dVD8ApMi

Bilum is cutting through the red tape, saving time, money, and boosting transparency in rural Papua New Guinea. Read our blog to learn more about how Bilum is a game-changer for governance! https://lnkd.in/dRzVky7d

READ: how the innovative Ambulansia system in Timor-Leste leverages technology to enhance preparedness, response, and coordination, ensuring help arrives exactly when needed. https://lnkd.in/dkxxv9m3

MUST WATCH: We had an incredible time hosting a workshop at Catalpa’s Dili office, bringing together 23 aspiring Timorese entrepreneurs to explore innovative approaches to small business development. The workshop, conducted in collaboration with MOVE, covered essential concepts like lean and agile methodologies, human-centered design, and creating a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) for exceptional customer care. Jose Maria Pinto, one of the participants, shared his experience: “The event at Catalpa was excellent. What I found most interesting were the practical activities of the agile methodology of Lean Canvas and the product validation test with MVP. The activities were directly applied to our business ideas, which helped us visualize the future implementation of our projects. Besides the activities, the speakers were also very good! Overall, the event was great. I hope there will be more events like this in the future, so we can help people, especially future young entrepreneurs. I believe that many people are still not familiar with the Lean Canvas and MVP methods.” Fernando from Kios Matenek added, “The place was fresh and fun, and the people were friendly. Such a good environment for learning new things!” We’re thrilled to have provided a platform for these young innovators to gain practical insights and tools to help them thrive in a challenging and complex marketplace. We look forward to hosting more events like this to support the growth and success of Timor-Leste’s future entrepreneurs! We deeply appreciate the invaluable contributions and support from Rotario Delgado da Silva, Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI), Nivio M. Benevides MPM (New Zealand Embassy), and Maria dos Reis of Market Development Facility (MDF).

Catalpa was honored to host an interactive workshop at our Dili office for 23 aspiring Timorese entrepreneurs, focused on innovative approaches to small business development. In collaboration with MOVE ONG, the workshop covered key concepts such as adopting lean & agile methodologies, utilising human-centered design approaches and creating a Minimum Viable Product (MVP), and delivering exceptional customer care. These hands-on sessions were designed to provide practical insights and tools to help these young entrepreneurs thrive in a challenging and complex marketplace. We extend our heartfelt thanks to Rotario Delgado da Silva of the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI), Nivio M. Benevides., MPM of the New Zealand Embassy, and Maria dos Reis of the Market Development Facility Market Development Facility (MDF) for their invaluable contributions and support. This collaboration was a fantastic opportunity for knowledge sharing and mutual learning. "Human-centered design and agile methodologies are innovative approaches that can benefit both digital and non-digital businesses in complex environments like the Timor market,” explains Pedro Almeida, Product Lead for Catalpa. “Building an entrepreneurial ecosystem is critical for Timor’s economic development and diversification, especially in a country where the biggest income still comes from oil. By showing young entrepreneurs how to innovate through HCD and agile methodologies, we believe we can make a significant difference. Applying these tools to small businesses in Timor makes complete sense, as it maximizes efficiency with scarce resources and reduces risk as much as possible."

Catalpa is proud to continue our strong partnership with the National Ambulance and Emergency Medical Service (SNAEM, I.P) in Timor-Leste! We're honored to extend our support for the vital Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) system at the Ambulance Information Centre and deeply appreciate the trust SNAEM has placed in us. Through our ongoing collaboration in the Ambulansia service, we remain committed to supporting the Government of Timor-Leste enhancing emergency medical services, ensuring timely and effective responses. Catalpa's Ambulansia program leverages advanced technology to improve emergency medical services. It features a Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) system for efficient emergency call logging, real-time updates, and streamlined response coordination. This initiative is dedicated to improving healthcare delivery by ensuring timely and effective emergency responses, ultimately saving lives in the communities we support. The agreement, signed by Dr. Simplicio Amaral de Jesus, Director General of SNAEM, I.P., and Mr. Anders Hofstee, Director of Catalpa International, along with Mr. Amelito Gomes, Director of National Operations, and Dr. Raimundo Pinheiro Magno, Chief of the Ambulance Service Department and Chief of Information Department, extends the support for an additional 6 months.