Practical Insights on Marketing for ICT4D Projects

marketing skills in ICT4D projects

Marketing Skills in ICT4D Projects

Humanitarian aid organizations use marketing skills in ICT4D projects to increase program outcomes by improving efficiency, transparency, reach, innovation, communication, and feedback.

This strategic integration of ICT4D helps organizations enhance their programs and better support affected populations in several ways:

  1. Improved efficiency and transparency: ICT4D tools help streamline processes, improve data collection, and facilitate communication in remote or disaster-affected areas, ultimately leading to more effective and transparent programs.
  2. Enhanced decision-making and resource allocation: By leveraging data and information collected through ICT4D projects, organizations can make more informed decisions and allocate resources more effectively, resulting in better program outcomes.
  3. Increased reach and accessibility: ICT4D tools enable organizations to reach a wider audience and make their services more accessible, especially in areas with limited resources or infrastructure.
  4. Promotion of innovation and collaboration: By utilizing ICT4D, organizations can foster collaboration and promote innovation among stakeholders, leading to the development of more innovative and sustainable solutions.
  5. Improved communication and feedback: ICT4D tools facilitate communication between organizations, local communities, and beneficiaries, allowing for more efficient feedback collection and continuous program improvement.
  6. Enhanced brand reputation and visibility: By adopting ICT4D tools and strategies, organizations can showcase their commitment to innovation and sustainability, which can help attract more donors, partners, and beneficiaries.

Examples of Marketing in ICT4D Projects

ICTworks Interview with Linda Raftree: Her views on ICT4D and Sustainability

ICTworks Interview with Linda Raftree: Her views on ICT4D and Sustainability

Published on: Feb 23 2011 by Kelechi Edozie-Anyadiegwu - 1 Comment
Linda Raftree is the Social Media and New Technology Advisor for the Plan West Africa Regional Office and also the ICT4D Technical Advisor for Plan USA. I caught...
Les medias africains doivent s’adapter a la technologie – African media must embrace technology in order to survive

Les medias africains doivent s’adapter a la technologie – African media must embrace technology in order to survive

Published on: Feb 16 2011 by Mouhamadou Ly - Comments Off on Les medias africains doivent s’adapter a la technologie – African media must embrace technology in order to survive
A l’issue du Forum Medias Afrique tenu à Yaoundé , Eric Chinje, directeur du développement des médias pour la Banque Mondiale partage son point de vue dans...
Massive Technology, ICT4D, and International Development Conference Calendar for 2011

Massive Technology, ICT4D, and International Development Conference Calendar for 2011

Published on: Feb 07 2011 by Wayan Vota - 1 Comment
Over at Inveneo, we’ve been looking at all the possible technology, ICT4D, and international development related conferences we could attend in 2011. In that...
ICTWorks Interview: Ritse Erumi, an African Technologist in the Diaspora

ICTWorks Interview: Ritse Erumi, an African Technologist in the Diaspora

Published on: Feb 04 2011 by Wayan Vota - 1 Comment
var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true}; T. Ritse Erumi is an ICT professional interested in technology and international development. She writes...
The Status of Google Baraza Three Months Later

The Status of Google Baraza Three Months Later

Published on: Jan 14 2011 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on The Status of Google Baraza Three Months Later
Last October, Google launched Baraza to make the Internet more locally relevant in Africa and bring more people online. Google says: A large number of questions...
Why would you use a .ng domain name for your website?

Why would you use a .ng domain name for your website?

Published on: Jan 07 2011 by Oluniyi Ajao - 4 Comments
.ng is the country-code Top Level Domain (cc-TLD) for Nigeria. In plain English, it is Nigeria’s domain name system that identifies websites related to Nigeria....
Who is Who in ICT4D in Ghana, West Africa?

Who is Who in ICT4D in Ghana, West Africa?

Published on: Jan 03 2011 by Tsega Belachew - 2 Comments
I am an Ethiopian that has not been back in Africa in 4 years and so I am counting down to my very first trip to Ghana and I am excited. Ghana is arguably one of...
My Favorite World Summit Youth Award eContent Winner: Anti HIVirus

My Favorite World Summit Youth Award eContent Winner: Anti HIVirus

Published on: Dec 22 2010 by Nkemdilim Uwaje - 2 Comments
The World Summit Youth Award (WSYA) – selects and promotes best practice in e-Content and technological creativity, demonstrates young people’s potential...
ICT4Drinks – the Happy Hour for technology and development professionals in DC, SF, NYC, and SEA

ICT4Drinks – the Happy Hour for technology and development professionals in DC, SF, NYC, and SEA

Published on: Dec 16 2010 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on ICT4Drinks – the Happy Hour for technology and development professionals in DC, SF, NYC, and SEA
Are you a technology or development professional who would love to converse with your peers in an informal, after-hours setting? Would you be in New York City,...
The Bi-Weekly ICT4D Retrospective: Important Links for Nov 24 – Dec 7, 2010

The Bi-Weekly ICT4D Retrospective: Important Links for Nov 24 – Dec 7, 2010

Published on: Dec 07 2010 by Ritse Erumi - Comments Off on The Bi-Weekly ICT4D Retrospective: Important Links for Nov 24 – Dec 7, 2010
Welcome to the ICTworks bi-weekly ICT4D Retrospective, where we condense the last two weeks of news into a succinct list of links for your perusal. If you...