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Alain Shema

@ShemaAlain

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#ICT4D and digital development PhD #scholarships tenable at Centre for Development Informatics, University of Manchester; end January application deadline #PhD seed.manchester.ac.uk/study/postgrad…

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New systematic review of reviews by @Marenduvendack @campbellreviews on #FinancialInclusion. Important reading for all of engaged in financial inclusion work. bit.ly/2Fw4lbz Summary findings in thread:


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#ictdx Alain Shema (Syracuse University) speaking on using mobile money transactions from telecom data for credit scoring to lower lending defaults. Lower default rate was achieved but with overall lower lending rate.

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What would it take to conclusively prove that digital finance has development impact? See our latest blog by @Niamhbarry85 @MastercardFdn #DigitalFinance #development financedigitalafrica.org/blog/2018/12/w…


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An individual who goes abroad to do a PhD and returns to his or her home country – South Africa in this case – has a more productive academic career than an individual who does his or her advanced schooling in South Africa. bit.ly/2Gvfc6H

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You might think that your hair looks pretty fly, but chances are its nothing compared to the Amasunzu. Its a traditionally Rwandan hairstyle that was once worn by men and by unmarried women in order to indicate to potential suitors that they were single and of marriageable age.

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Scholarship alert! I've just added ~20 new opportunities to my list of fellowships for African students doing MAs / PhDs rachelstrohm.com/2013/12/21/fel… and my list of research funding and postdocs for African academics rachelstrohm.com/2015/07/30/pro…


Me, 4th-yr #PhD: I am really trying my best to wake up!

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“My wife urged me to take this little trip to New York so that I can clear my head. It’s just for two days. But my leash has been so short lately that it feels like an eternity. Part of me definitely died when our daughter was born. I was always a free spirited person..."

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Trump is asked if the seeing the devastation from the California wildfires has changed his opinion on climate change. Trump: "No. No. I have a strong opinion: I want great climate." (via CNN)



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Research Chair positions available at @AIMS_Next in Rwanda for women in #ClimateChange science, up to USD 970K over 4 years, funded by @IDRC_CRDI Applicants may be African or non-African: nexteinstein.org/research/call-…


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November todos for those attending: (1) register (early deadline is Nov. 30), (2) book accommodation (Hyatt's discounted rates last until Nov. 15, fyi), and (3) apply for funding support if you need it (deadline Nov. 5). All links on ictdx.org.


Rutsiro: Imvura ivanze n’urubura rudasanzwe yangije byinshi (Amafoto) |IGIHE #RwOT igihe.com/amakuru/u-rwan… ✍🏿 @emmamarie2011

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On April 6th 1994, an airplane carrying the President of Rwanda was shot down over the capital city of Kigali, serving as a catalyst for genocide against the minority Tutsi population. One million people were killed over the next 100 days. It was one of the most violent..."

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Effective from 09 October 2018 Rwandan nationals visiting the Republic of Congo are issued with visa on arrival.

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Learn how #mobilemoney is contributing to achieve the @UN's #SDG10 in the 2018 Mobile Industry Impact Report: ow.ly/qMfP30meGxQ

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A major reason why I'd rather NOT live in the #US. The constant fear of being killed and the realization that there's nothing you could do about it was simply exhausting!

“We had a big discussion whether to raise him in Africa or move to the states. We both grew up in Ghana. But I got my PhD in West Virginia, so moving to America was an option. The job opportunities would certainly be better there. Both of us are professors..."

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Alain Shema Reposted

Apply Now: £900,000 for Rural Connectivity Projects in Ghana and Uganda bit.ly/2IKqsJY


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