Olimar Maisonet-Guzman

Olimar Maisonet-Guzman

Olimar Maisonet-Guzman works is policy coordinator for IREX’s Center for Collaborative Technologies where she explores the use of emerging technologies such as drones, data and new media in international development and citizen engagement. Previously, she worked worked at the U.S. State Department and as a policy coordinator for the United Nations Rio+20 and the post-2015 negotiations.

Latest Articles

3 ways to solve technology access barriers for girls

3 ways to solve technology access barriers for girls

almost 11 years ago // #innov8aid

Addressing the technology access gender gap is a worthwhile endeavor, argues Olimar Maisonet-Guzman, policy coordinator for IREX’s Center for Collaborative Technologies, in this exclusive commentary ahead of the International Girls in ICT Day. Here are basic principles to ensure the inclusion of girls in technology access programs.

Why agreeing on new post-2015 development goals is 'complicated'

Why agreeing on new post-2015 development goals is 'complicated'

over 11 years ago // Contributor: Olimar Maisonet-Guzman

As the Open Working Group on the post-2015 development agenda gets ready to submit its report to the U.N. General Assembly, progress is good but could be better. In this commentary, IREX's Olimar Maisonet-Guzman shares with us 4 tips on how to best move forward with the framework.

Drones — the next development game-changer?

Drones — the next development game-changer?

about 12 years ago // Contributor: Olimar Maisonet-Guzman

Unmanned aerial vehicles are the wave of the future in international development, but opportunities have yet to be determined and challenges overcome, IREX program coordinator Olimar Maisonet-Guzman writes in an exclusive opinion.