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.
Apply Now: $100 Million for Digital Health Informatics in PEPFAR Countries
PEPFAR 3.0 focuses on achieving sustainable control of the global HIV epidemic through a focus on transparency, accountability, and impact aligned with the UNAIDS...
Bot or Not: Can You Tell What is Human or Machine Written Text?
Recently, a researcher showed that he could create Deepfake text with artificial intelligence that is so real that US government officials did not know it was computer-generated,...
Apply Now: Paid Facebook Artificial Intelligence Residency Program
Artificial intelligence (AI) has potential to drive game-changing improvements in international development. However, the private sector, and especially...
Lessons Learned as the First Global Humanitarian Partner for TikTok
The IFRC / TikTok story started only 10 months ago when our Red Cross video guy and trend-spotter Damien Naylor suggested we take a look at the shiny new platform...
Apply Now: Paid Google Artificial Intelligence Residency Program
Machine learning is fast becoming a critical area for a broad range of applications, and people from a wide range of disciplines are beginning to realize the importance...
Russians Are Still Using Facebook to Misinform African Voters
Facebook just removed three more misinformation networks on its platforms for engaging in foreign interference of African elections, this time on behalf of Russian...
Apply Now: $200 Million USAID Funding for Health Information Systems
A well-functioning health information system plays a transformative role in supporting strategic management decisions for the health sector in low and middle-income...
How Tracking Attendance with Technology Reduces Absenteeism
Health worker absenteeism undermines staff morale and the quality of care patients receive. It wastes health-sector resources and has even been linked to patient...
Please Join Us: 2019 Global Digital Health Forum
Please RSVP Now to join us for the 2019 Global Digital Health Forum on December 9-11 at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center in Rockville,...
Apply Now: $250,000 Shuttleworth Foundation Fellowships for Open Innovation
Mark Shuttleworth, achieved great commercial success by building a commercial enterprise on Open Source software that was by its nature available for anyone to...
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