Practical Insights on Business for ICT4D Projects

What are Business Ideas for ICT4D Solutions?

Information and Communication Technology for Development (ICT4D) support and enable sustainable economic and social development in developing countries. There are many potential business ideas for ICT4D solutions, including:

  • Mobile health services: Developing mobile applications or platforms that provide health information and services, such as telemedicine, disease tracking, and medical appointment scheduling, in areas with limited access to healthcare.
  • Agricultural technology: Developing technologies such as precision agriculture systems, irrigation systems, and weather monitoring systems to improve the efficiency and productivity of small-scale farms.
  • Educational technology: Developing educational platforms, such as e-learning platforms or mobile apps, to provide access to education in remote or underserved areas.
  • Renewable energy solutions: Developing technologies such as solar panels or wind turbines to provide clean, affordable energy in areas without access to traditional electricity.
  • Digital financial services: Developing technologies such as mobile banking or digital payment systems to provide financial services to underserved communities.
  • Disaster response and management technologies: Developing technologies such as early warning systems or communication platforms to assist with disaster response and management efforts in developing countries.
  • Water and sanitation technologies: Developing technologies such as water purification systems or improved sanitation systems to address water and sanitation challenges in developing countries.
RSVP Now for Africa Gathering London on June 21-22

RSVP Now for Africa Gathering London on June 21-22

Published on: Jun 05 2013 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on RSVP Now for Africa Gathering London on June 21-22
Africa Gathering celebrates its fifth anniversary with a conference showcasing the role of African women in the technology sector in Africa, hosted by the BBC Africa...
How Mobile Money Improves Development Outcomes for the Unbanked

How Mobile Money Improves Development Outcomes for the Unbanked

Published on: Jun 03 2013 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on How Mobile Money Improves Development Outcomes for the Unbanked
At the recent London Technology Salon, we debated “How Mobile Money Can Improve Development Outcomes for the Unbanked?” with 30 thought leaders in...
The Future of Communications as Aid

The Future of Communications as Aid

Published on: May 29 2013 by Wayan Vota - 5 Comments
What does communications in humanitarian and crisis response look like in 5 years time? This was the question I posed to the panel session I moderated at the Aid...
6 Guidelines for Better Development Outcomes Using Social Media

6 Guidelines for Better Development Outcomes Using Social Media

Published on: May 24 2013 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on 6 Guidelines for Better Development Outcomes Using Social Media
In the next few years, another 2 billion people will be coming online; transforming the Internet from what once was an elite network of the world’s privileged...
Is Turning Down Donations Good for Business?

Is Turning Down Donations Good for Business?

Published on: May 01 2013 by Aaron Mason - 1 Comment
The concept of a social enterprise is nothing new: organizations like Newman’s Own, Kiva and Inveneo have long held that a profitable business model is key...
What Are Best Practices in ICT4D? Tweet Your Answers to #ICT4Real Today!

What Are Best Practices in ICT4D? Tweet Your Answers to #ICT4Real Today!

Published on: Apr 12 2013 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on What Are Best Practices in ICT4D? Tweet Your Answers to #ICT4Real Today!
Yesterday, my good friend Jon Camfield asked a great question: Hey ICT4D folks, is there a best practices and principles document for our work, or do we all just...
Surprise! Guess Which Country is 2nd for Mobile Money Globally?

Surprise! Guess Which Country is 2nd for Mobile Money Globally?

Published on: Apr 10 2013 by Wayan Vota - 14 Comments
We all know that M-PESA in Kenya dominates the mobile money conversation in Africa, where mobile banking has expanded to 16% of the market. So its easy to assume...
Bitcoins are About to Reinvent Banking in Africa

Bitcoins are About to Reinvent Banking in Africa

Published on: Apr 08 2013 by Aaron Mason - 16 Comments
If you’ve been paying any attention at all to financial markets over the past several weeks there’s no way you’ve missed the Bitcoin: the unregulated, uncontrolled...
BarCamp Shows ICT Dam Ready to Burst in Myanmar

BarCamp Shows ICT Dam Ready to Burst in Myanmar

Published on: Mar 25 2013 by Aaron Mason - Comments Off on BarCamp Shows ICT Dam Ready to Burst in Myanmar
Attendees look on at the opening ceremony for BarCamp Yangon 2013. Photo: Mark Summer Recently Mark Summer, Inveneo’s co-founder and Chief Innovation Officer,...
Technology Tools for Customer Feedback in Emerging Markets

Technology Tools for Customer Feedback in Emerging Markets

Published on: Mar 20 2013 by Guest Writer - 2 Comments
Customer Experience relies on an ongoing conversation with your customer, and there are many ways that this can be done. Ideally, voice of customer (VOC) feedback...