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Why the Artificial Intelligence Cold War Matters for Digital Development Practitioners

Why the Artificial Intelligence Cold War Matters for Digital Development Practitioners

Published on: Feb 13 2025 by Wayan Vota - 2 Comments
The “AI Cold War” refers to a geopolitical narrative describing the technological and strategic rivalry between major powers, primarily the United States...
The Hidden 30% Cost Premium of Digital Cash Transfers for Refugees

The Hidden 30% Cost Premium of Digital Cash Transfers for Refugees

Published on: Feb 12 2025 by Wayan Vota - 3 Comments
I believe in the transformative power of cash assistance for refugees. It provides dignity, choice, and flexibility. But recent research from Kenya questions our...
Happy Early Valentine’s Day Present to USAID Staff

Happy Early Valentine’s Day Present to USAID Staff

Published on: Feb 10 2025 by Wayan Vota - Leave a Comment
A great early Valentine’s Day to USAID staff stationed overseas! A Federal judge ordered a reprieve from the global recall and administrative leave –...
An Obituary for USAID: an Icon of Global Development

An Obituary for USAID: an Icon of Global Development

Published on: Feb 04 2025 by Wayan Vota - 10 Comments
USAID passed away this weekend from Administration causes. It is with a heavy heart that we acknowledge the passing of USAID, an institution that once stood as...
What’s Next You Ask? Trump Just Halted Domestic USG Funding

What’s Next You Ask? Trump Just Halted Domestic USG Funding

Published on: Jan 28 2025 by Wayan Vota - Leave a Comment
President Trump and Secretary of State Rubio halted all US government foreign assistance spending on Friday, precipitating a humanitarian aid disaster. Starting...
Generative AI Now Proven to Advance Learning Outcomes in Nigeria

Generative AI Now Proven to Advance Learning Outcomes in Nigeria

Published on: Jan 23 2025 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on Generative AI Now Proven to Advance Learning Outcomes in Nigeria
We know that students receiving one-on-one tutoring outperform peers who only have traditional classroom instruction. However, individualized learning programs...
Trump Day 1 Executive Orders: New USAID Funding Freeze & USDS Change

Trump Day 1 Executive Orders: New USAID Funding Freeze & USDS Change

Published on: Jan 21 2025 by Wayan Vota - 2 Comments
Yesterday started the Trump 2.0 Administration in the USA and the new President has signed a slew of Executive Orders. These generally govern the processes of the...
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 - Comments Off on 15 ICT4D Solutions Transforming Health, Education, Agriculture Sectors in International Development
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 - Comments Off on What Top ICTworks Posts in 2024 Say About ICT4D Themes in 2025
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...