Imogen Mathershttps://www.scidev.net/global/rss.xml/?type=author&rssname=imogen-mathersImogen Mathers RSS feeds.Mon, 10 Aug 2026 05:13:03 GMTenDebate: How can tech pave the way to stronger health systems?https://www.scidev.net/global/multimedia/how-can-tech-pave-the-way-to-stronger-health-systems/https://www.scidev.net/global/multimedia/how-can-tech-pave-the-way-to-stronger-health-systems/Join the debate: Tuesday 27 November at 2-4pm GMT Wed, 21 Nov 2018 02:46:26 GMT+0000Imogen MathersDebate: How can developing countries balance the rewards and risks of big data?https://www.scidev.net/global/multimedia/debate-how-can-developing-countries-balance-the-rewards-and-risks-of-big-data/https://www.scidev.net/global/multimedia/debate-how-can-developing-countries-balance-the-rewards-and-risks-of-big-data/Debate: How can developing countries balance the rewards and risks of big data? Wed, 14 Nov 2018 04:03:37 GMT+0000Imogen MathersDebate: what role will technology play in the future of food security?https://www.scidev.net/global/multimedia/debate-what-role-will-technology-play-in-the-future-of-food-security-and-farming/https://www.scidev.net/global/multimedia/debate-what-role-will-technology-play-in-the-future-of-food-security-and-farming/World hunger is on the rise. Today, over 820 million people are undernourished, and the number is growing, with conflict and climate change exacerbating food insecurity and crises around the world. Wed, 7 Nov 2018 11:22:04 GMT+0000Imogen MathersEmerging diseases threaten Maasai and their herdshttps://www.scidev.net/global/multimedia/diseases-maasai-herds-zoonotic/https://www.scidev.net/global/multimedia/diseases-maasai-herds-zoonotic/This photo gallery explores communities at risk from zoonotic disease and efforts to improve their resilience. Mon, 8 Aug 2016 01:04:15 GMT+0000Imogen Mathers3D printing upgrades crisis responsehttps://www.scidev.net/global/multimedia/3d-printing-upgrades-crisis-response/https://www.scidev.net/global/multimedia/3d-printing-upgrades-crisis-response/Hear MSF’s Elvina Motard explain how new technologies are transforming emergency response. Fri, 5 Aug 2016 12:24:33 GMT+0000Imogen MathersNew partnerships bring hope to South African schoolshttps://www.scidev.net/global/multimedia/partnerships-south-african-schools/https://www.scidev.net/global/multimedia/partnerships-south-african-schools/Educators, innovators and researchers join forces to improve learning for South African primary school children. Wed, 3 Aug 2016 12:00:52 GMT+0000Imogen MathersWho is going to pay for higher education in Africa?https://www.scidev.net/global/features/higher-education-africa-who-pays/https://www.scidev.net/global/features/higher-education-africa-who-pays/We examine the challenges of and solutions to making degrees affordable to millions of young people. Thu, 28 Jul 2016 10:01:54 GMT+0000Imogen MathersTunisian digital revolution opens up educationhttps://www.scidev.net/global/multimedia/tunisian-digital-revolution-education/https://www.scidev.net/global/multimedia/tunisian-digital-revolution-education/Hear Houda Bouslama explain how the country is using technology to rethink the country’s university system. Tue, 26 Jul 2016 02:37:22 GMT+0000Imogen MathersTelemedicine saves lives in disaster zoneshttps://www.scidev.net/global/column/telemedicine-saves-lives-disaster-zones/https://www.scidev.net/global/column/telemedicine-saves-lives-disaster-zones/Remote consultations help medics provide better care to those hit by war and catastrophe, says Raghu Venugopal. Thu, 30 Jun 2016 04:51:42 GMT+0000Imogen MathersA new breed of business for the SDGshttps://www.scidev.net/global/column/breed-business-sdgs/https://www.scidev.net/global/column/breed-business-sdgs/Firms need to adapt but governments must also draw up more robust laws for business, says Mark Malloch Brown. Thu, 23 Jun 2016 01:48:48 GMT+0000Imogen Mathers