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7 Ways Philippines Uses ICT4D Solutions in Disaster Risk Reduction, Preparedness, and Response

7 Ways Philippines Uses ICT4D Solutions in Disaster Risk Reduction, Preparedness, and Response

Published on: Jun 01 2023 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on 7 Ways Philippines Uses ICT4D Solutions in Disaster Risk Reduction, Preparedness, and Response
The Philippines is one of the most disaster-prone countries in the world, facing frequent typhoons, floods, landslides, earthquakes, volcanoes, and droughts. The...
7 GSMA Recommendations to Reduce Misinformation, Disinformation, and Hate Speech

7 GSMA Recommendations to Reduce Misinformation, Disinformation, and Hate Speech

Published on: May 31 2023 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on 7 GSMA Recommendations to Reduce Misinformation, Disinformation, and Hate Speech
A 2022 report by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) shows that although misinformation, disinformation and hate speech (MDH) is not a new phenomenon,...
Apply Now: $100,000 Gates Foundation Grants for Your Artificial Intelligence Ideas

Apply Now: $100,000 Gates Foundation Grants for Your Artificial Intelligence Ideas

Published on: May 29 2023 by Wayan Vota - 5 Comments
As artificial intelligence technology continues to swiftly evolve and advance, the global community must move with urgency to ensure low- and middle-income countries (LMICs)...
Apply Now: $60,000 Internet Access and Connectivity Grants

Apply Now: $60,000 Internet Access and Connectivity Grants

Published on: May 22 2023 by Wayan Vota - 7 Comments
The Internet is a place of possibility and opportunity. It is where we collaborate and innovate for a better world. Where we share our hopes and strengthen our...
Apply Now: $500,000 Open Research Grants for Internet Studies

Apply Now: $500,000 Open Research Grants for Internet Studies

Published on: May 15 2023 by Wayan Vota - 4 Comments
We need novel research methodologies that generate solutions to Internet-related challenges that is applied and open. Research  that seeks to answer a real-world...
4 Social Impact Projects Using Emerging Technologies in Indonesia: AI, Blockchain, Biometrics, Drones

4 Social Impact Projects Using Emerging Technologies in Indonesia: AI, Blockchain, Biometrics, Drones

Published on: May 11 2023 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on 4 Social Impact Projects Using Emerging Technologies in Indonesia: AI, Blockchain, Biometrics, Drones
Indonesia is a country that faces various humanitarian challenges, such as natural disasters, conflicts, displacement, poverty, and health crises. To address these...
Apply Now: $120,000 Internet Strengthening Grants in Latin America and Caribbean

Apply Now: $120,000 Internet Strengthening Grants in Latin America and Caribbean

Published on: May 08 2023 by Wayan Vota - 1 Comment
The Internet is permanently under construction. Ensuring its stability and security is essential to strengthen user trust and foster Internet growth in Latin America...
6 Examples of Artificial Intelligence Projects for Climate Justice in Kenya

6 Examples of Artificial Intelligence Projects for Climate Justice in Kenya

Published on: May 02 2023 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on 6 Examples of Artificial Intelligence Projects for Climate Justice in Kenya
Artificial intelligence solutions hold significant potential for addressing climate justice in Africa. Startup companies are increasingly utilizing AI across the...
Apply Now: $10,000 African Digital Rights Grants for Small Teams

Apply Now: $10,000 African Digital Rights Grants for Small Teams

Published on: May 01 2023 by Wayan Vota - 12 Comments
Digital development is pivotal to improving livelihoods and promoting human rights on the African continent. As of January 2022, the continent had around 570 million...
ICT4D is Dead – Long Live the Metaverse in Africa!

ICT4D is Dead – Long Live the Metaverse in Africa!

Published on: Apr 26 2023 by Wayan Vota - 2 Comments
Unlocking the Potential of the Metaverse in Africa Lightning Talk on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at 1:55 PM GMT Sade Dada will share how African creators and innovators...