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.
5 Practical Tips to Use Generative AI to Create Winning Grant Proposals
We all have more work than time, so when we come across a terrific grant opportunity, it often inspires a mix of both excitement and dread in small business development...
Improving Adoption of Innovation in International Development Organisations
Innovation is becoming increasingly important in international development co-operation. Without new approaches and technologies, the complex and often inter-connected...
How US State Department Uses AI Strategically in Modern Diplomacy
Artificial intelligence is a powerful tool in diplomatic circles, promising to reshape how the U.S. Department of State approaches global challenges.
In a recent...
How Evil is Big Tech with Corporate Capture of Artificial Intelligence Solutions?
The current involvement of the private sector in the technopolitics of development, and specifically Big Tech, differs substantially from the role that it took...
18 Real-World Uses of Artificial Intelligence in International Development Today
I created a short presentation showcasing 18 different ways international development organizations are using artificial intelligence to improve outcomes in...
Who Needs Human Interpreters When You Have Google Translate – Instant Artificial Intelligence Translation?
Esperanto is a constructed international language created by L. L. Zamenhof in 1887 as a universal second language for international communication. It’s aim...
Introducing USAID Principles for Educational Technology Investments
Today, a range of educational technologies are increasingly ubiquitous in many of the communities where USAID works and are relatively inexpensive for educational...
5 Stages of Digital Adoption by Smallholder Farmers in Southeast Asia
There are over 70 million small family farms in Southeast Asia. These farming businesses typically face a range of challenges in accessing credit, advice, and markets....
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