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Building disruptive data culture movements and solutions for data-driven sustainable development
Data
Literacy
Capacity-build (train, upskill, and mentor) individuals and organizations in core data and learning skills including digital skills, to understand, build, share, use, re-use, monetize, and innovate data technology solutions for improved decision-making.
Data Tech Incubation
Promote social and economic wealth creation by nurturing youth and women entrepreneurs, with a focus on creating innovative and disruptive data and tech start-ups, through incubation.
Collaborative
Networks
Build data communities of practice with like-minded partners in tertiary institutions, communities, and grassroots organizations to promote collaborative re-use, innovation, and open data principles, effectively amplifying the voices of underserved communities.
Data
Advocacy
Leverage and support effective open data mechanisms and regulations in the ecosystem to promote democratic data-driven participation at national and sub-national levels, while maintaining responsible data governance and protecting digital rights.
ABOUT US
ICON Data and Learning (IDL) Labs is a youth-led and youth-serving community-focused organization operating from Western Kenya Lake Region Economic Bloc (LREB). Our vision is to promote 'data-driven community transformation for sustainable development.' IDL Labs acknowledges the significant role of data literacy (fluency) and the transformative potential of accessible, high quality data in the success of development programs.
ICON which stands for Issue-Based Collaborative Networks was founded by USAID Youth Excel program alumni. Leveraging our expertise in implementation research, data technologies and strategic advocacy, we aim to empower underserved communities and grassroots organizations by building ‘disruptive’ data culture movements. These movements comprise organizations and individuals who have embraced a culture of data use, sustainably employing evidence-based approaches in their programming.
IDL work is built on the strength of co-creation and collaboration with like-minded partners, individuals, and organizations to generate evidence and deliver data-driven solutions. We achieve this through four key thematic areas, namely, i. Collaborative Networks; ii. Data Literacy; iii. Data Advocacy; and iv. Data Tech Incubation to create project and organization-specific solutions.
IDL Labs also works closely with decision makers at national and sub-national level to identify pressing community issues and opportunities for harnessing the power of data to promote sustainable development. Overall, IDL Labs advocate for policies that support increasing the capacities of communities to utilize and strengthen local data generation, and knowledge platforms promoting equitable opportunities for all.
IDL STRATEGY
Data
Learning
Labs
WHAT SUCCESS WILL LOOK LIKE
- Developed data and digital skills for youth, girls, young women and Persons with Disabilities to create informative and impactful data and tech systems
- Increased capacities of communities to generate, utilize and strengthen local data and knowledge platforms
- Sustained use of data and evidence to engage policymakers, thought-leaders and community decision-makers
- Deepened responsible use of data, adherence to open access to information policies and data protection frameworks
- Equal inclusive access and opportunities for youth & organizations to use data and digital resources
GUIDING PRINCIPLES
Promoting data-driven community transformation for sustainable development
To empower underserved populations by promoting data literacy, incubating data tech innovations, advocating for responsible data governance, and fostering collaborative networks.
- Disruptive Culture: We value the power of disruptive data culture movements to drive positive change.
- Innovation: We value innovation and support the incubation of data tech innovations.
- Sustainability: We are committed to promoting sustainable development through our work.
- Collaboration: We believe in fostering collaborative networks to drive data-driven development solutions.
- Empowerment: We believe in empowering underserved populations with access to data technologies and resources.
HOW WE BRING ICON DATA AND LEARNING IDEA TO LIFE
As the percentage of the technologically well-versed population increases rapidly, the digital divide and data literacy gap are constantly widening, with an approximated 79% gap (Gartner, 2023) in LMIC. This inequality is particularly pressing among grassroots movements and indigenous organizations.
To tackle the widening digital divide and data literacy gap in LMIC, IDL Labs takes a multi-pronged approach. We offer access to data technologies in implementation research and digital skills training, including advanced courses on data science, while partnering with local organizations to co-create targeted solutions. IDL Labs also collaborates with decision-makers to identify pressing issues and opportunities for using data in sustainable development. We also advocate for policies that support digital inclusion, responsible data governance, and public interest technologies to promote equitable opportunities for all.
We are grateful for the support extended by our esteemed partners
OUR LEARNING PLATFORM
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Our interactive data learning platforms provide a cutting-edge approach to adaptive learning, specifically designed for individuals and organizations seeking to broaden their understanding of data. IDL learning platform offers an extensive array of data-focused resources such as open data-sets, posters, policy documents, articles, infographics, and checklists. Our highly qualified experts curate our content, which is continually updated to ensure you have access to the most current and relevant data-related information. The interactive learning platform enables you to learn about new data concepts, improve your understanding of existing data methodologies, and acquire valuable insights into a range of data-related fields including legal data frameworks.
Whether you are a student, researcher, or working professional, our platform offers easy access to the most up-to-date data and learning resources, allowing you to stay ahead of the curve in this rapidly evolving field.
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