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.
Digital Inclusion is Not Just an Add-on for Tech Policy and Development
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USAID Artificial Intelligence Action Plan: Responsible AI in Development
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How Can ICT4D Help Governments Improve Citizen Services?
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How Different Age Groups Use Internet Services Differently
Internet penetration generates opportunities that can improve people’s well‐being. However, the existence of digital gaps can lead to a scenario...
Apply Now! $100,000 UNDP Grant Funding to Scale Your Digital Solution
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Introducing 16 Exciting Global Digital Development Forum Side Sessions
The Global Digital Development Forum 2022 had so many great session submission ideas – over 470! – that we added a second day of events. GDDF is now...
Apply Now: $1.5 Million Blockchain and Crypto for Good Program Grants
New blockchain technologies are enabling new products and services that can solve critical challenges of our society. Even better, chain-agnostic Web3 innovations...
Mothers Using Smartphones Have Healthier Babies in Indonesia
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