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...
Apply Now: $1 Million in Grant Funding for Free and Open Source Software Programs

Apply Now: $1 Million in Grant Funding for Free and Open Source Software Programs

Published on: Dec 30 2024 by Wayan Vota - 2 Comments
A significant portion of technology success and growth is owed to Free and Open Source Software (FOSS), encompassing everything from programming languages to operating systems, to databases, web servers, frontend frameworks,...
Is the Global Engagement Center the First Foreign Assistance Casualty of Trump 2.0?

Is the Global Engagement Center the First Foreign Assistance Casualty of Trump 2.0?

Published on: Dec 27 2024 by Wayan Vota - 2 Comments
The recent U.S. elections altered our expectations for USAID under the Trump 2.0 administration that starts in January. However, policy changes may be impacting government priorities and operations even before the next administration...