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Course introduction

More and more, businesses, humanitarian organisations and social enterprises are looking for ways to increase and amplify their social impact. This course explores and shares tools for how social impact …

SDG 1: No poverty

According to the United Nations, nearly half of the world’s population currently lives in poverty Addressing Poverty Of those living in poverty, over 800 million people live in extreme poverty, …

Exploring the SDGs

As a first step, it’s important to familiarize yourself with the SDGs and understand the opportunities and responsibilities they represent to you as an individual, as well as your business …

Which SDGs matter to you?

How do you know which SDG matters most to you or your organisation? Where are the opportunities for contribution? Not all 17 SDGs will be equally relevant for you or …

Creating your action plan

Seize this moment when your learnings are fresh in your mind! At the end of each week, you have been invited to reflect on how you could adapt the technologies …

Course wrap up

Congratulations on completing this course! Before you move on to the final quiz and assessment, watch this video in which Associate Professor Shelley Marshall provides some final thoughts about what …

Social impact explained

Before discussing why we think social impact matters, we invite you to reflect on why social impact matters to you and, if relevant, to your organisation. While the private sector …

Review of SDGs and themes

We have covered 17 SDGs and quite a few types of ICTs and technologies. In this video, Associate Professor Shelley Marshall reviews the themes and technologies that we have covered …

Week 6 introduction

Welcome to week 6! This week we will examine the role of ICT in establishing partnerships and affecting change. We will also summarise what we’ve covered over the past 6 …

SDG 17: Partnerships for the goals

SDG 17 introduces the importance of strong global partnerships for increased financial resources and aid. Watch as Associate Professor Shelley Marshall explains the goal, including some of the ways businesses …

SDG 6: Clean water and sanitation

SDG 6 addresses the importance of ensuring universal safe and affordable drinking water, and providing safely managed sanitation services for all. Watch as Associate Professor Shelley Marshall provides an overview …

Week 5 wrap up

Congratulations on completing week 5 of the course! In this video, Associate Professor Shelley Marshall summarises what we have covered this week. Before you move on to next week, be …