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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 Health Centre of Excellence for COVID-19 Pandemic Response

Digital Health Centre of Excellence for COVID-19 Pandemic Response

Published on: May 20 2021 by Guest Writer - 2 Comments
As countries are operationalizing their COVID-19 pandemic response plans, including National Deployment and Vaccination Plans for COVID-19 vaccines, the need for...
Is “Digital Self-Care” the Best Term for Direct-to-Client Digital Health Services?

Is “Digital Self-Care” the Best Term for Direct-to-Client Digital Health Services?

Published on: May 13 2021 by Guest Writer - 14 Comments
  Engaging and mobilizing communities to be agents of their own health outcomes is one of the foundational tenets of primary health care, and a major opportunity...
Apply Now! $843 Million in USAID Funding for African Organizations

Apply Now! $843 Million in USAID Funding for African Organizations

Published on: May 03 2021 by Wayan Vota - 58 Comments
The official USAID Business Forecast lists over $843 million in new funding opportunities for African organizations this year. USAID will be buying services from...
Please RSVP Now! GDDF 2021 Agenda is Awesome in English, French, and Spanish

Please RSVP Now! GDDF 2021 Agenda is Awesome in English, French, and Spanish

Published on: Apr 15 2021 by Wayan Vota - 1 Comment
Please RSVP Now to join over 5,000 international development practitioners and technology experts at the Global Digital Development Forum on May 5, 2021 brought...
Have You Experienced Gender Inequity in Artificial Intelligence Applications?

Have You Experienced Gender Inequity in Artificial Intelligence Applications?

Published on: Apr 08 2021 by Guest Writer - 4 Comments
USAID wants your feedback – Please share your ideas in the comments.  For women, hurdles are everywhere. Despite the critical role women play in societies,...
Breaking News: Bezos and Musk Launch New USAID Public Private Partnership

Breaking News: Bezos and Musk Launch New USAID Public Private Partnership

Published on: Apr 01 2021 by Bertie Heliograf - 14 Comments
Washington, D.C. – For Immediate Release, April 1, 2021: Today marks the start of a new era in international development with a unique public-private partnership...
New OpenLMIS Public-Private Partnership for Open Source Sustainability

New OpenLMIS Public-Private Partnership for Open Source Sustainability

Published on: Mar 17 2021 by Guest Writer - 10 Comments
OpenLMIS is looking toward the future. After launching in 2012 in two countries, OpenLMIS has grown to serve over 11,000 health facilities across 9 African countries....
Online Harassment of Girls and Young Women Must Stop

Online Harassment of Girls and Young Women Must Stop

Published on: Feb 25 2021 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on Online Harassment of Girls and Young Women Must Stop
Internet access, and safety online, is fundamentally a human rights issue and an important indicator of gender equality. During the COVID-19 digital response, being...
New USAID Guide: How to Manage Artificial Intelligence Projects in International Development

New USAID Guide: How to Manage Artificial Intelligence Projects in International Development

Published on: Feb 10 2021 by Wayan Vota - 2 Comments
As machine learning applications become more widely adopted, so does optimism for the ability for artificial intelligence to reshape the development sector, from...
5 Steps for Measuring the Benefits and Risks of Stakeholder Data

5 Steps for Measuring the Benefits and Risks of Stakeholder Data

Published on: Jan 21 2021 by Guest Writer - Comments Off on 5 Steps for Measuring the Benefits and Risks of Stakeholder Data
We all live in a world where we need to have good quality data, quickly and (ideally) inexpensively, for better decision making. And to share that with partners...