[OSGeo-Discuss] Study to understand the scale of Racial Injustice in GIS/EO

[Suchith Anand]

Dear colleagues,



I came across this article on ”Use of Proprietary Software in the Aid Sector Perpetuates Racial Injustice “ at

https://ivangayton.net/2020/07/03/use-of-proprietary-software-in-the-aid-sector-perpetuates-racial-injustice/


It is disappointing to read that African colleagues are not able to participate as equals in humanitarian and development work in their own continent.


I would like to learn and  understand more the scale of Racial Injustice in GIS/EO initiatives, projects , educational courses etc. Could I request you to share any information on this topic so I can learn more as I am writing an article on this topic.


I am looking for co-authors for this study and article. If you are interested to be a co-author for this study and article please email me at Suchith.Anand at ethicaldatainitiative.org<mailto:Suchith.Anand at ethicaldatainitiative.org> by 5th Sep 2022.



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?


How can we replace the cycle of exclusion with a virtuous cycle of inclusion and human development?


Please email me your ideas and suggestions  at Suchith.Anand at ethicaldatainitiative.org<mailto:Suchith.Anand at ethicaldatainitiative.org>



Best wishes


Suchith




Dr Suchith Anand

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


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