Technology, Inequality and Migration International Advisory Panel

The Technology, Inequality and Migration work stream of the UKRI GCRF Hub on South-South migration is in the process of inviting membership of its International Advisory Panel.

The terms of reference for this Panel are to:

Be a sounding board for our emerging ideas on research and practice in the use of digital technologies by migrants to reduce inequality
Provide technical advice and support as we work with migrants to develop relevant technologies with them
Be familiar with the context of migrant use of technology in one or more of the corridors
Be willing to make appropriate introductions to relevant partners for our work within the Hub
Be willing to respond to questions we have in their areas of expertise
Share new information on a regular basis about migrants and technology to help us remain informed about the latest developments in this rapidly evolving field
Participate in three 90 minute updating online video-meetings a year
If possible be involved in one face-to-face meeting a year, preferably in one of our corridor locations.

The following have kindly agreed to be on our Advisory Panel, and we are currently in the process of inviting additional members:

Prof Dr. Narayanan Kulathu Ramaiyer, Director, Institute of Social Informatics and Technological Innovations, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Malaysia)
Prof Nii Quaynor, Chairman Ghana Dot Com (Ghana)
Dr. Ettie Unwin, Research Fellow, Imperial College London (UK)