Konnektiv developed KOPA (Cooperation in nursing education Berlin-Brandenburg) – an expanding peer learning platform on the topic of generalist nursing education that adapts to the needs of practical training providers and nursing schools in Berlin and Brandenburg. Konnektiv applies design thinking principles to co-create this user needs driven solution.

Konnektiv conducted a multi country analysis for the GIZ, investigating the role German development cooperation should take in supporting the LAC region’s digital transformation and how development cooperation can contribute to the development of inclusive digital societies in the LAC region and in Europe. …

Konnektiv, together with Steven Flower from the Open Data Service Coop, designed and facilitated a training series introducing German NGOs to the International Aid Transparency Standard (IATI). The training series has been organized and coordinated by GIZ, commissioned by the Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development and VENRO. …

Taking into account the possible expansion of the Make-IT Initiative to Asia, Konnektiv was brought on to provide insight on the possibility of initiating a new project in the region to promote innovation and entrepreneurship specifically during the critical phase in the transition from a micro-company to a growth-oriented start-up. Konnektiv, in collaboration with our partner endeva, handled the design, planning and coordination of scouting trips…

In November 2019, the Global Innovation Gathering (GIG) and the United Nations Association of Germany hosted the warm up event #Road2IGF: Data, Sovereignty, Democracy and an African Perspective in the context of the Internet Governance Forum which took place in Berlin…

Konnektiv developed a training for staff of development policy and humanitarian NGOs that aimed at both sensitizing employees for a responsible use of ICTs in their project work and at empowering them so they can identify suitable digital technologies for the respective contexts of their projects…

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a powerful General-Purpose technology – considered as a game-changer that will have potential economic, social and political implications on all spheres of human life. The promise of AI presents a huge economic opportunity and to capitalize on this new technology wave governments have rolled out their national AI strategies….

Konnektiv developed a toolkit that gathers and describes best practices for tech trendscouting approaches to support entrepreneurship and digital social innovation in Africa. As a joint collaboration between GIZ, WSA, and Konnektiv with support of the Global Innovation Gathering network, the focus of this toolkit is offering tangible step-by-step guidelines, peer knowledge, and further resources. The Tech Trendscouting Toolkit…

This study gives insights into the possibilities and limits of digital instruments in development cooperation of non-governmental organizations. The study includes an overview of current trends at the intersection of digitalization and development cooperation, interviews with important actors in the NGO sector, strategies, practical case studies and concrete recommendations for the implementation of digital projects…

Konnektiv developed a thesis paper on “New Work” and digitalisation, a current topic of great importance for the further development of technical vocational education and training (TVET) in German development cooperation. The paper focused on how the processes of work and employment in developing countries are changing and on how these changes impact TVET systems…

Konnektiv was commissioned to developed a toolkit that presents different digital learning formats and their use cases for the AIZ. This toolkit provides a basis for the different digital learning formats, offers strategies, recommendations, and check-lists for implementation as well as examples of good practices. Building on the content of the toolkit…

For the last two years, Konnektiv has taken part in the network project StartUp AsiaBerlin. Co-founder, Geraldine de Bastion, has participated in the Roadshow Delegation which visits Bangalore, Manila, and Jakarta with the aim of networking start-ups and innovation ecosystems in these cities and Berlin each year….

Overseeing the concept phase of the development and implementation of an accelerator in Kenya and Nigeria, Konnektiv assessed the gaps and needs in services for startups, developed a modular and sustainable portfolio of activities and formats to address these identified needs, and devised a plan to test the formats with the local partners…

Contracted by the DAAD, Konnektiv moderated the webinar “What is the 2030 Agenda / What are the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)” on the Alumniportal Deutschland. As part of a series of webinars on the 2030 Agenda and the 17 SDGs, this introductory webinar aimed to give an overview of the topic, explain the background and point out…

For the project “Digital World” with betterplace lab, Konnektiv oversaw the design and moderation of a workshop with a focus on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The workshop was conducted by Melanie Stilz and Geraldine de Bastion. Following the workshop, Konnekiv contributed articles…

Konnektiv designed and moderated a kick-off workshop bringing together a group of public institutions hosted by the Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik (SWP) and the Insitut für Auslandsbeziehungen (ifa). The workshop highlighted the challenges and opportunities of digitisation for public institutions through various exercises…

Focusing on ICT in the education sector of financial cooperation, Konnektiv developed a strategic plan for KfW. The consultancy provided a general overview of ICT applications and actors in international development within the field of education and included an in-depth portfolio analysis of past and current KfW education projects, customised trainings, and workshops…

Konnektiv was contracted by the Heinrich Böll Stiftung to consult on a digital strategy for all international offices within the foundation. The aim of the project was to ensure that the international structure was fit for digital transformation. We provided knowledge and expertise…

As part of the Focus Topic: Education. Opportunities. Prospects. the DAAD contracted Konnektiv to create a webinar series on the Alumniportal Deutschland. Utilizing our vast experience within the field of international development and education, Konnektiv advised on the content, recommended and contacted experts, and moderated three webinars…

This study examined the current state of research on the role of ICTs for inclusive education (ICT4IE) in a development context by triangulating research on ICT for development, ICT for education, and inclusive education, drawing conclusions at the intersection of these three fields. Exemplary case studies spotlighted good practices, challenges remaining…

To help develop a new national education strategic plan for the Afghan Ministry of Education, Konnektiv was contracted by the GIZ to create a concept for computer science education and teacher training on IT fundamentals. Focusing on three Kabul-based model-schools and in collaboration with local consultant, Konnektiv developed and adapted…

Konnektiv was contracted to contribute to the digitisation strategy of the Heinrich Böll Stiftung in Germany. During a strategy workshop, we surveyed the current portfolio and existing activities, identified areas of action, and collected ideas for future topics. The outcomes were analysed and further desktop research and interviews were conducted following the workshop. Konnektiv developed…

The Goethe-Institut Visitors Programme organises information tours to Germany on behalf of the Federal Foreign Office and in cooperation with the liaison offices of Goethe-Institut abroad. Konnektiv was contracted to assist in improving the internal processes and design of the information tours by examining how they could be supplemented and enhanced through…

Konnektiv programmed an open source WordPress-based template for Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) focussing on community exchange rather than one-to-many content delivery. The MOOC template, originally programmed for GIZ for the MOOC Economics of Land Degradation, has since been modified, updated, and customized…

As part of the Year of Science: Digital Society, the Goethe Insitut contracted Konnektiv to create a webinar series for the Alumniportal Deutschland. Konnektiv undertook the content design, selection of experts, and moderation of eight webinars. Various facets of the digitisation of society were highlighted from the question of the digital divide and access to digital knowledge, to new ways…

Konnektiv has consulted GIZ and other clients on setting up online communities of practice. This process entails some or all phases of the platform development including: information gathering and interviews of the target group, conceptualization, community structure, design, programming, and implementation of the platform, technical training…

This study provided an overview of a number of potential uses of ICT in political participation in the development context. The potentials, limitations, and risks of using social media to improve citizen participation were identified. Ten case studies were presented to demonstrate the bandwidth of use of social media for political participation offering insight into different forms…