IBM builds technology platform to help NGOs manage Afghan refugee information

Canadian Government Executive Radio

In this episode of CGE radio, our special guests discuss how they leveraged technology and a co-creation approach at the IBM Client Innovation Centre to build a platform to manage information for Afghan refugees trying to come to Canada. This initiative was led by Aman Lara in close collaboration with partner NGOs Afghan Canadian Interpreters and Building Markets. Tune in as Deputy Editor, Lori Turnbull, takes our listenership on a very special journey. Listen in as Lori unwraps the story with special guest Eleanor Taylor OMM, MSM, CD, Eleanor Taylor Consulting, Arjun Grewal, President, One9 Capability Labs and Ali Shakil, Partner IBM consulting. You’ll be moved as they tell a very important story about the challenges the NGOs faced processing information for the Afghan refugees. They talk about the approach, the technologies needed, and the skills and expertise leveraged to have success. And what’s next?