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Innovation drive project
Where
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe
When
2020
2020
Who
Postal and telecommunications regulatory authority of zimbabwe
Postal and telecommunications regulatory authority of zimbabwe
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Description of the policy/measure
The initiative helps in capacitating innovative digital projects across all sectors of the economy. it aims at promoting a culture of creativity and innovation among zimbabweans with the aim of creating employment through the development of local ict applications hardware and related innovation which are rooted in the realities of zimbabwe. the project recognises the important role of ict as a key driver for economic growth and development and sets a fund where zimbabweans can apply for funding under the project. local digital content creators such as red pen, oyosmusic, purple signs have been beneficiaries of the project
2005 Convention Monitoring Framework Goal(s)
Area(s) of Monitoring
Cultural Domain(s)
Results achieved
Capacity enhancement of digital content creators.there are currently over 12 incubation hubs in the country. these include tech village, b2c, techhub and izone amongst others. potraz also hosts regular hackathons.