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<span style="font-size:11pt">I came across this article on ”Use of Proprietary Software in the Aid Sector Perpetuates Racial Injustice “ at</span></p>
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<a href="https://ivangayton.net/2020/07/03/use-of-proprietary-software-in-the-aid-sector-perpetuates-racial-injustice/" data-auth="NotApplicable"><span style="font-size:11pt">https://ivangayton.net/2020/07/03/use-of-proprietary-software-in-the-aid-sector-perpetuates-racial-injustice/</span></a><span style="color:#000000"><span class="x_Apple-converted-space" style="font-size:11pt"> </span></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11pt">It is disappointing to read that African colleagues are not able to participate as equals in humanitarian and development work in their own continent. </span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11pt">I would like to learn and understand more the scale of Racial Injustice in Geographic Information Science / Earth Observation Research and Education . Could I request you to share any information on this topic so I can learn more
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<span style="font-size:11pt">I co-founded GeoForAll</span><span class="x_Apple-converted-space" style="font-size:11pt">
</span><span style="font-size:11pt">for bridging the geospatial digital divide. GeoForAll was established with a vision to make geospatial education and digital economy opportunities accessible to all, enabling a better future for everyone.</span><span class="x_Apple-converted-space" style="font-size:11pt"> <span style="color:rgb(0,0,0); font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:11pt; background-color:rgb(255,255,255); display:inline!important">Access
to quality education and opportunities is key for getting rid of extreme poverty and enable broadly shared prosperity for all. </span></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11pt"><b>Why GeoForAll?</b></span></p>
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<a href="https://www.rd-alliance.org/group/geospatial-ig/post/please-share-open-principles-science-and-education-ideas-and-philosophy" data-auth="NotApplicable"><span style="font-size:11pt">https://www.rd-alliance.org/group/geospatial-ig/post/please-share-open-principles-science-and-education-ideas-and-philosophy</span></a></p>
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<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/please-share-ideas-providing-higher-education-more-first-anand/" data-auth="NotApplicable"><span style="font-size:11pt">https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/please-share-ideas-providing-higher-education-more-first-anand/</span></a></p>
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<span style="font-size:11pt"><b>GeoForAll is committed to making geospatial education and opportunities accessible to all. This will help enable widening STEM education opportunities for all. You can find details at
</b></span><a href="http://www.geoforall.org/" data-auth="NotApplicable"><span style="color:rgb(220,161,13); font-size:11pt">http://www.geoforall.org</span></a></p>
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<span style="font-size:11pt">I really hope more academic colleagues will support GeoForAll to help reduce Racial Injustice in Geospatial Science Education and Research.</span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11pt">Thank you to all colleagues who already expressed interest to be co-authors for this study and article. I will be contacting you after 5th Sep 2022.</span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11pt">If you are interested to be a co-author for this study and article please email me at
</span><a href="mailto:Suchith.Anand@ethicaldatainitiative.org" data-auth="NotApplicable"><span style="color:rgb(220,161,13); font-size:11pt">Suchith.Anand@ethicaldatainitiative.org</span></a><span style="font-size:11pt"> by 5th Sep 2022.</span></p>
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<div><span style="font-size:11pt">If you are doing teaching</span><span style="font-size:11pt"> and research in Geospatial Science or Earth Observation,</span><span class="x_Apple-converted-space" style="font-size:11pt">
</span><span style="font-size:11pt">please share ideas on how you</span><span style="font-size:11pt"> are addressing Racial Injustice in GIS/EO in your teaching and research?</span><span class="x_Apple-converted-space" style="font-size:11pt">
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</span><span style="font-size:11pt">If not, why? Please provide details.</span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11pt">It is important that all colleagues who contributed their inputs and worked on research papers, grant applications etc are acknowledged for their efforts and their names included according to their contributions.</span><span style="font-size:11pt"> Are
there any examples of</span><span class="x_Apple-converted-space" style="font-size:11pt"> sidelining</span><span style="font-size:11pt"> of staff or students from</span><span style="font-size:11pt"> co-authoring a paper of their work that they have contributed.
</span><span style="font-size:11pt"> If so, why?</span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11pt">Are there any examples of racial discrimination in GIS/EO Academic jobs recruitment process including</span><span style="font-size:11pt"> promotions at any universities.</span><span class="x_Apple-converted-space" style="font-size:11pt">
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</span><span style="font-size:11pt">those without a PhD getting appointed or promoted as an academic in any UK University when there are suitable candidates with PhD from ethnic minority backgrounds etc.</span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11pt">Are there any barriers for participation of economically poor colleagues and students in any GIS/EO Initiatives, projects , educational courses etc that you are aware of? If so, please provide details?</span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11pt">How can we replace the cycle of exclusion with a virtuous cycle of inclusion and human development?</span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11pt">Please email me your ideas and suggestions at Suchith.Anand@ethicaldatainitiative.org</span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11pt">Every day, each and every one of us can stand up against racial prejudice and disrespectful attitudes.</span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11pt">Let’s build a world beyond racism and discrimination, where we all exercise our human rights. Be a human rights champion!</span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11pt">Best wishes</span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11pt">Suchith</span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11pt">Dr Suchith Anand</span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11pt">Senior Adviser to Governments and International Organisations | Scientist | Board member | Governance | Policy | Consultant in Data Science and Data Ethics | Global Citizen | SDG Volunteer and Advocate</span></p>
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