ICTworks features posts on the use of information and communication technologies for development, including:
- Case studies and success stories: ICTworks highlights the impact of specific ICT4D projects or initiatives, and discusses the challenges and lessons learned from implementing them.
- Research and analysis: We delve into the latest research on digital development, discussing the results of studies or analyses and exploring the implications for practitioners and policymakers.
- Opinion pieces: Guest writers offer their perspective as experts and practitioners on a range of issues related to ICT4D, such as the role of technology in development, the challenges of implementing digital projects, or the importance of sustainability in development efforts.
- News and updates: Blog posts provide updates on the latest developments in the field, including new projects, research findings, and events.
- Practical resources and guides: We publish tips, tools, and resources for practitioners working in digital development, such as guidance on how to design and implement ICT4D projects, or how to measure the impact of digital initiatives.
3 Ways USAID Cybersecurity Team is Improving Resilience
In January 2022, an unprecedented data breach rocked the international humanitarian community. The personal information of over 500,000 International Committee...
Debate: Can ICT4D Improve International Development Programs?
I recently had an interesting debate on the using of information and communication technology (ICT4D) in international development programs with my university professor. ...
Wow! 33% of COVID-19 Digital Learning Platforms Already Failed
Amid the global learning crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic, technology-enabled remote learning became a lifeline for many children and young people. However, the...
Please Submit Session Ideas Now: Global Digital Development Forum 2023
Please Submit Session Ideas Now for the hybrid Global Digital Development Forum on April 26-27, 2023. We are expanding on the virtual GDDF format that spans the...
Coming Soon: Hybrid Global Digital Development Forum 2023
The Global Digital Development Forum is returning for a 4th year on April 26-27, 2023. This year we will host a hybrid event, including an online conference for...
We Need to Invest $2.5 Billion Per Year in Digital Health for LMICs
The world’s health systems are changing rapidly, driven by the introduction of digital technologies, artificial intelligence, and the use of large data sets....
Giving Thanks to ICT4D Donors that Changed Digital Development
Today in the USA it is the Thanksgiving holiday, which historically was a day we gave thanks for a bountiful summer harvest and successful preparations for winter....
Data Misuse is a Timeless Problem in Development
In the research paper, “Datafication, Power and Control in Development: A Historical Perspective on the Perils and Longevity of Data“, Katarzyna Cieslik...
Apply Now: $5 Million for Innovative Climate Technology Solutions
Open data and advanced digital tools, including artificial intelligence and machine learning, are unlocking information about our planet that governments, researchers...
How to Deploy Machine Learning with Messy, Real World Data
Machine learning and artificial intelligence pose the ability for global health practitioners to glean new insights from data they are already collecting as part...
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