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When Facebook’s global outage in 2021 disrupted COVID-19 health updates for millions in Argentina and other countries, it exposed an uncomfortable reality that our most vulnerable populations depend on infrastructure...
Rapid technological advancement promises tremendous benefits, but it also risks exacerbating socio-economic disparities and deepening social divisions.
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Surprise! Most cybersecurity guidance for rural communities in developing countries is actually harmful. Groundbreaking research from rural Ghana shows that well-intentioned security programs have made vulnerable populations...
Digital skills and technology solutions are more critical for African economies as they embrace digital transformation. Countries are positioning themselves as major tech hubs as the world goes virtual.
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The humanitarian sector stands at the cusp of a technological revolution that could fundamentally transform how we deliver services to the world’s most vulnerable populations. A new research paper from University College...
I’ve been building open source software technology for NGOs for over a decade, and I have a confession: we’ve been living a lie.
For years, I firmly believed that open source was the moral imperative that would...
In 2025, global spending on goods and services is expected to surpass $5 trillion, making manufacturing one of the fastest-growing sectors in the world. Manufacturing also generates up to 20 additional jobs per role, absorbs...
The global HIV response stands at a precarious crossroads. With U.S. government funding freezes, shifting donor priorities, and geopolitical uncertainty, hard-won gains in prevention and treatment are under threat. signal...
I’ve spent the last week grappling with two questions that should keep every development professional awake at night:
Would you accept Dr. AI to treat you as a patient?
Would a doctor accept Dr. AI as a smarter peer?
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Is there a role for technology in building a more peaceful, just, and humane world? PeaceTech is the use of technology to save human lives, prevent conflict, de-escalate violence, rebuild fractured communities, and secure...
