Innovation uptake has played a significant role in strengthening response to the covid-19 pandemic globally. Some of these innovations are newly developed and others are a modification of existing technologies. The goal of this database is to share information on the technological innovations used in fighting the pandemic that have already made a difference in other parts of the World for adaptation and scaling in the African region.

Edmodo Education App

Edmodo Education App

Nic Borg, Jeff O'Hara, Crystal Hutter
China, Asia
VOC-UP

VOC-UP

UN
Kosovo, Europe
COVID-19 Obser-vatory

COVID-19 Obser-vatory

ECLAC
Latin American and Caribbean States
Smart masks

Smart masks

Donut Robotics
Japan, Asia
Virtual reality video demonstrating treatment for COVID patients

Virtual reality video demonstrating treatment for COVID patients

Annenberg School for Communication
United States of America (USA), North America
Smart Anti- Epidemic Robots

Smart Anti- Epidemic Robots

UNDP Accelerator lab together with Rwanda’s Ministry of ICT and Innovation
Rwanda, Africa
An electronic nanoserver

An electronic nanoserver

UNFPA
Cote d’Ivoire, Africa
COVID-Blog

COVID-Blog

UNAIDS has collaborated with WeDoctor
Uganda, Africa
Sport Challenge

Sport Challenge

UNODC
Republic of Uzbekistan, Asia
 Earth  School

Earth School

UNEP and TED-Ed
United States of America (USA), North America
An e-commerce platform

An e-commerce platform

Through a partnership between UNCDF and SafeBoda
Uganda, Africa