Drones, data and artificial intelligence are leapfrog technologies that allow more informed and agile development response and potentially accelerate economic growth in the region. However, to achieve this, Malawi and neighbouring countries lack qualified and skilled personnel needed to seize the opportunities offered by drone and data technology. To respond to the skills deficit, UNICEF established the first African Drone and Data Academy (ADDA) in January 2020.
The African Drone and Data Academy: The African Drone and Data Academy (ADDA) aims to be a centre of excellence that will dually equip young people in Malawi and the African region with necessary 21st-century skills while strengthening the drone ecosystem for more effective humanitarian and development response.
The ADDA course, developed by the international project lead Virginia Tech, combines theoretical and practical methodologies in making, testing and flying drones. The curriculum allows young people to learn how to construct and pilot drones, to integrate them into a supply chain system and to analyse drone data. It follows UNICEF’s ‘Drones and Data for Good’ vision, focusing on the potential of technology to deliver positive results for every child.
The launch of the African Drone and Data Academy (ADDA) was initially supported by Arm technology, the European Union and the Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development, UNICEF Scotland, UNICEF Ireland and One Foundation, UNICEF Sweden, and the Global Fund.
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- Address
- Lilongwe, Mw
- Industry
- Higher Education
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- Lilongwe.
- HQ
- Lilongwe
- Competitors
- Ntsu Drone Academy (Pty) Ltd, Arco Worldwide Services Limited, Drone Link Malawi, The Global Air Drone Academy, Africa Agility Foundation, African Drone Forum, DroneX Technologies, Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences- MUBAS, Malawi University of Science and Technology, AUVSI — Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International.
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African Drone & Data Academy Powered By Unicef's website is https://www.unicef.org/malawi/african-drone-and-data-academy-malawi
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African Drone & Data Academy Powered By Unicef's top competitors are
Ntsu Drone Academy (Pty) Ltd,
Arco Worldwide Services Limited,
Drone Link Malawi,
The Global Air Drone Academy,
Africa Agility Foundation,
African Drone Forum,
Dronex Technologies,
Malawi University Of Business And Applied Sciences- Mubas,
Malawi University Of Science And Technology,
Auvsi — Association For Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International.
African Drone & Data Academy Powered By Unicef's categories are Higher Education
