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Apply Now: £3 Million for Transformative Technology Policy Research

Apply Now: £3 Million for Transformative Technology Policy Research

Published on: Jan 20 2025 by Wayan Vota - 1 Comment
We need to have high-quality evidence and research at the beginning of the policy making cycle to frame the discussion and for the basis for policy design, implementation,...
15 ICT4D Solutions Transforming Health, Education, Agriculture Sectors in International Development

15 ICT4D Solutions Transforming Health, Education, Agriculture Sectors in International Development

Published on: Jan 17 2025 by Wayan Vota - Leave a Comment
We’re witnessing a significant shift in how Information and Communication Technology for Development (ICT4D) is reshaping core international development sectors....
What Top ICTworks Posts in 2024 Say About ICT4D Themes in 2025

What Top ICTworks Posts in 2024 Say About ICT4D Themes in 2025

Published on: Jan 16 2025 by Wayan Vota - Leave a Comment
I started ICTworks sixteen (16!) years ago to engage international development leaders to use ICT4D in their programs. This humble website is now the blog of record...
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...
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...
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...
Data-Driven Decision-Making Optimizes Healthcare Supply Chain Performance in Uganda

Data-Driven Decision-Making Optimizes Healthcare Supply Chain Performance in Uganda

Published on: Jan 10 2025 by Wayan Vota - Leave a Comment
Healthcare supply chains are complex, interconnected systems crucial for delivering timely and effective health services. For USAID implementing partners, optimizing...
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,...
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...
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...