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Ask HN: What tech initiatives can help Syria recover after dictatorship?

1 pointsby kassas6 months ago
I’m looking for ideas on how tech professionals can help Syria rebuild after decades of dictatorship. The country is facing significant challenges, and I’m especially interested in low-cost, tech-driven solutions especially if can be done remotely.<p>How can we use tech to:<p>-Support governance and civic engagement (e.g., promoting democratic values, transparency)?<p>-Provide education and skills training (online platforms, mentorship)?<p>-Aid economic recovery (job creation, entrepreneurship)?<p>-Promote social healing and unity (mental health support, dialogue platforms)?<p>-Ensure access to reliable information (educating citizens on rights, opportunities)?<p>- What are some scalable, affordable tech initiatives that can make a meaningful impact?<p>I appreciate it if you have any ideas, references, books, videos, other countries stories that can help get educated about the topic.

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hsbshs6 months ago
You have to find a prob by talking to orgs on the ground and then think about tech applications. Doing it the other way round can be frustrating. Useful to read James C Scotts Seeing like a State.