Juliet Ibenegbu is not only the co-president of African Women in GIS, but she is an ardent supporter and user of Digital Earth Africa’s platform and services. Juliet is a woman with a mission, and that is to create a data-driven, informed and empowered Africa. We caught up with Juliet to find out how she is making change.
Juliet, what first inspired you to become involved in GIS and software development (backend engineering)?
‘Leaving no one behind’ is a phrase we are becoming more familiar with, as a central commitment of the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). But what does it actually mean? Agenda 2063: The Africa We Want calls for development that is people driven, relying on the potential of its people, in particular its women and youth. So how do we ensure participation from these groups?
Digital Earth Africa (DE Africa) has committed to the development of a Gender Equality, Diversity and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) Strategy to ensure the program delivers transformative outcomes for all Africans.