Ripple E-ffects examines how technology redraws the contours of power, economics, and national security. Host Navin Thukkaram engages technology pioneers, national security experts, and business leaders in precise conversations that seek to separate signal from noise. Monthly episodes deliver insights on the trends likely to impact our everyday lives.
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Ripple E-ffects examines how technology redraws the contours of power, economics, and national security. Host Navin Thukkaram engages technology pioneers, national security experts, and business leaders in precise conversations that seek to separate signal from noise. Monthly episodes deliver insights on the trends likely to impact our everyday lives.
“Globalizing Digital Infrastructure” with Christopher Burns
Ripple E-ffects
32 minutes
3 years ago
“Globalizing Digital Infrastructure” with Christopher Burns
Navin is joined by Christopher Burns, Chief Digital Development Officer for USAID and the Director for the Technology Division within the Innovation, Technology, and Research Hub. They discuss USAID’s Digital Strategy and how digital technology can be harnessed for international development.
Prior to USAID, Christopher spent nearly ten years with the Peace Corps, as Program and Training Officer for Peace Corps/Niger, Country Desk Officer for Central Asia, and Agroforestry Advisor in Ghana.
Ripple E-ffects
Ripple E-ffects examines how technology redraws the contours of power, economics, and national security. Host Navin Thukkaram engages technology pioneers, national security experts, and business leaders in precise conversations that seek to separate signal from noise. Monthly episodes deliver insights on the trends likely to impact our everyday lives.
