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.
The Bi-Weekly Retrospective: Important Links for January 3-17, 2012

The Bi-Weekly Retrospective: Important Links for January 3-17, 2012

Published on: Jan 17 2012 by Sabina Behague - Comments Off on The Bi-Weekly Retrospective: Important Links for January 3-17, 2012
Educational Technology: So much talk these days about educational technology in the developing world and whether it’s really an efficient tool for improving...
Top Ten ICT4D Conferences for 2012

Top Ten ICT4D Conferences for 2012

Published on: Jan 09 2012 by Wayan Vota - 1 Comment
Tony Roberts has compiled a handy list of ICT4D conferences this year for you to start putting on your calendar. Which of these do you plan on attending? Feb...
Top 10 ICT4D Trends in 2011: Did your predictions come true?

Top 10 ICT4D Trends in 2011: Did your predictions come true?

Published on: Dec 26 2011 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on Top 10 ICT4D Trends in 2011: Did your predictions come true?
This was an amazing and surprising year for ICT4D, as evidenced by how off the 2011 predictions look now that the year has passed. Rather than analyzing each prediction...
Mobile Money is Better than Cash at the Bottom of the Pyramid

Mobile Money is Better than Cash at the Bottom of the Pyramid

Published on: Dec 21 2011 by Wayan Vota - 1 Comment
Open your wallet right now. Most likely, you have a debit card, a credit card, a health insurance card, and access to the massive financial infrastructure that...
Do Open Educational Resources Actually Increase the Digital Divide?

Do Open Educational Resources Actually Increase the Digital Divide?

Published on: Dec 19 2011 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on Do Open Educational Resources Actually Increase the Digital Divide?
We have often focused on Open Educational Resources (OER) in the Educational Technology Debates. We talked about the need for creating digital content and examples...
Four Challenges with USAID’s Grand Challenges for Development

Four Challenges with USAID’s Grand Challenges for Development

Published on: Dec 14 2011 by Wayan Vota - 2 Comments
. USAID recently launched its second Grand Challenge for Development, All Children Reading, that follows on the earlier Saving Lives at Birth. Both of these endeavors...
The mHealth Reality Booth: Your Daily Dose of Real at mHealth Summit 2011

The mHealth Reality Booth: Your Daily Dose of Real at mHealth Summit 2011

Published on: Dec 02 2011 by Linda Raftree - 1 Comment
Some of the top organizations and corporations working in the mobile technology and health space will gather December 5–7 at the mHealth Summit in Washington,...
USAID Request for Proposals: All Children Reading Grand Challenge for Development

USAID Request for Proposals: All Children Reading Grand Challenge for Development

Published on: Nov 18 2011 by Wayan Vota - 1 Comment
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID), and World Vision (collectively referred...
Where are the Mobile Operators in Mobiles for Development Projects?

Where are the Mobile Operators in Mobiles for Development Projects?

Published on: Nov 09 2011 by Wayan Vota - 1 Comment
Steve Song recently wrote a great post on 3 reasons why M4D may be bad for Development where he says that: Mobile operators have entrenched themselves with development...
Get an ICT4D Internship! Intern with Eurasia Foundation

Get an ICT4D Internship! Intern with Eurasia Foundation

Published on: Nov 01 2011 by Ritse Erumi - Comments Off on Get an ICT4D Internship! Intern with Eurasia Foundation
Information Technologies and Development Intern (ICT4D) Eurasia Foundation The ICT4D Intern will work with the Program Officer to implement new technological initiatives...