Could Digital Public Infrastructure be a Reason for Trump 2.0 to Fund USAID?

Could Digital Public Infrastructure be a Reason for Trump 2.0 to Fund USAID?

Published on: Jan 15 2025 by Wayan Vota - 1 Comment
At a recent Technology Salon on USAID under Trump 2.0, one of the participants put forth an interesting question for us to consider: Could digital public infrastructure be a reason for Trump 2.0 to fully fund USAID? Sign...
Apply Now: $1 Million Claude AI Credits from US State Department

Apply Now: $1 Million Claude AI Credits from US State Department

Published on: Jan 14 2025 by Wayan Vota - Leave a Comment
Civil society groups are using mobile phones to document human rights abuses around the world. Then they use social media and online messaging to advocate for more just societies. Artificial intelligence can supercharge...
Apply Now: $30 Million Google Funding for Generative AI Solutions

Apply Now: $30 Million Google Funding for Generative AI Solutions

Published on: Jan 13 2025 by Wayan Vota - Leave a Comment
Many organizations feel overwhelmed by generative AI solutions. They know there are many GenAI solutions that can deliver social good outcomes. Generative AI can help organizations: Assess risks related to poverty, inequality,...
New Training Course: How to Leverage Data and AI For Climate Action

New Training Course: How to Leverage Data and AI For Climate Action

Published on: Jan 09 2025 by Sponsored Post - Leave a Comment
Data is key to tackling some of humanity’s most pressing challenges—none more urgent than the climate crisis. As the climate continues to shift and its effects ripple through every corner of the globe, the question is...
How We Can Use Independent Digital Connectivity to Close the Gender Digital Divide

How We Can Use Independent Digital Connectivity to Close the Gender Digital Divide

Published on: Jan 08 2025 by Guest Writer - Leave a Comment
The persistent gender divide in digital capabilities remains a critical barrier to inclusive economic development in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). “Engendering Digital Capabilities in Indonesia,”...
How to Win USAID Request for Proposal Submission Funding in 2025

How to Win USAID Request for Proposal Submission Funding in 2025

Published on: Jan 07 2025 by Wayan Vota - Leave a Comment
Responding to a United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Request for Proposal (RFP) is a complex, detailed process that demands thorough understanding, strategic planning, and meticulous execution. This...
Apply Now: CHF 200,000 Grants to Engage Youth with Artificial Intelligence

Apply Now: CHF 200,000 Grants to Engage Youth with Artificial Intelligence

Published on: Jan 06 2025 by Wayan Vota - 1 Comment
Digital technologies and artificial intelligence can create impact for and with young people living in low- and middle-income countries. Especially when they prioritise the voices and actions of young people in shaping their...
Yes! International Development Organizations Need to Hire Chief Artificial Intelligence Officers Now!

Yes! International Development Organizations Need to Hire Chief Artificial Intelligence Officers Now!

Published on: Jan 02 2025 by Wayan Vota - 1 Comment
The New York Times declared that the Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer is the hottest job in corporate America. Major companies are looking for leaders to help them navigate the risks and potential of artificial intelligence...
2025 Is the Year to Be Wrong in ICT4D. And That’s a Good Thing

2025 Is the Year to Be Wrong in ICT4D. And That’s a Good Thing

Published on: Jan 01 2025 by Guest Writer - Leave a Comment
In a discussion with a government official last week, she made a point that stuck with me. She said: “Every time we discuss AI readiness, someone tells us to wait, or to get something else done before trying it. But...