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Apply Now: $100,000 and 7 Month African AI Startup Training Program

Apply Now: $100,000 and 7 Month African AI Startup Training Program

Published on: Jul 08 2025 by Wayan Vota - 4 Comments
Digital skills and technology solutions are more critical for African economies as they embrace digital transformation. Countries are positioning themselves as...
Artificial Intelligence and Digital Public Infrastructure Can Transform Service Delivery

Artificial Intelligence and Digital Public Infrastructure Can Transform Service Delivery

Published on: Jul 03 2025 by Wayan Vota - Leave a Comment
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...
Apply Now: $2 Million for African AI Ideas for 4th Industrial Revolution

Apply Now: $2 Million for African AI Ideas for 4th Industrial Revolution

Published on: Jun 30 2025 by Wayan Vota - 3 Comments
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...
TrustRx: How to Overcome AI Resistance in Digital Health?

TrustRx: How to Overcome AI Resistance in Digital Health?

Published on: Jun 24 2025 by Wayan Vota - 4 Comments
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...
Apply Now: $20,000 for Your Innovative PeaceTech Solutions

Apply Now: $20,000 for Your Innovative PeaceTech Solutions

Published on: Jun 23 2025 by Wayan Vota - Leave a Comment
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...
Should We Be Mapping Vulnerable Populations with Artificial Intelligence?

Should We Be Mapping Vulnerable Populations with Artificial Intelligence?

Published on: Jun 19 2025 by Wayan Vota - Leave a Comment
The humanitarian sector is racing to adopt artificial intelligence for mapping vulnerable populations, but are we moving too fast without addressing fundamental...
Pop Quiz: Name 20 Digital Health Global Good Solutions That Scaled

Pop Quiz: Name 20 Digital Health Global Good Solutions That Scaled

Published on: Jun 17 2025 by Wayan Vota - 2 Comments
Digital health solutions are critical tools for strengthening health systems in low- and middle-income countries and there are many to choose from in 2025. We can...
8 Insights in Using Digital Data for Development

8 Insights in Using Digital Data for Development

Published on: Jun 12 2025 by Wayan Vota - Leave a Comment
Data is an essential ingredient of effective decision-making in international development and wider society. New digital data sources, such as so-called ‘big...
Apply Now: $25,000 for African Artificial Intelligence Applications

Apply Now: $25,000 for African Artificial Intelligence Applications

Published on: Jun 02 2025 by Wayan Vota - 4 Comments
We need to develop scalable, locally relevant artificial intelligence applications that address pressing national challenges in sectors like healthcare, agriculture,...
Is Digital Sovereignty Good for Digital Development or Is It Damaging Digital Protectionism?

Is Digital Sovereignty Good for Digital Development or Is It Damaging Digital Protectionism?

Published on: May 20 2025 by Wayan Vota - Leave a Comment
We often champion local ownership and sustainable solutions in digital development. But when it comes to digital sovereignty, we need to take a careful look at...