Practical Insights on Technology for ICT4D Projects

4 Social Impact Projects Using Emerging Technologies in Indonesia: AI, Blockchain, Biometrics, Drones

4 Social Impact Projects Using Emerging Technologies in Indonesia: AI, Blockchain, Biometrics, Drones

Published on: May 11 2023 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on 4 Social Impact Projects Using Emerging Technologies in Indonesia: AI, Blockchain, Biometrics, Drones
Indonesia is a country that faces various humanitarian challenges, such as natural disasters, conflicts, displacement, poverty, and health crises. To address these...
6 Examples of Artificial Intelligence Projects for Climate Justice in Kenya

6 Examples of Artificial Intelligence Projects for Climate Justice in Kenya

Published on: May 02 2023 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on 6 Examples of Artificial Intelligence Projects for Climate Justice in Kenya
Artificial intelligence solutions hold significant potential for addressing climate justice in Africa. Startup companies are increasingly utilizing AI across the...
We Need to Invest $1.4 Trillion For Universal Digital Learning

We Need to Invest $1.4 Trillion For Universal Digital Learning

Published on: Apr 13 2023 by Guest Writer - Comments Off on We Need to Invest $1.4 Trillion For Universal Digital Learning
Universal digital learning, as a tool for blended learning in classrooms as well as for remote learning when classes are closed, is an important investment toward...
Digital Innovation is Not Free. We Need Low-Tech Options Now

Digital Innovation is Not Free. We Need Low-Tech Options Now

Published on: Mar 30 2023 by Guest Writer - Comments Off on Digital Innovation is Not Free. We Need Low-Tech Options Now
The past few months saw a lot of buzz around emerging digital technologies. There wasn’t a week going by without news of AI-enabled tools that create sophisticated...
Apply Now: $2 Million for Internet Projects in Asia Pacific Countries

Apply Now: $2 Million for Internet Projects in Asia Pacific Countries

Published on: Mar 20 2023 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on Apply Now: $2 Million for Internet Projects in Asia Pacific Countries
The challenges of improving Internet access are multi faceted and interrelated, particularly in developing countries. They include technical skills and knowledge,...
Comparing Direct-to-Handset Satellite Internet Service Providers

Comparing Direct-to-Handset Satellite Internet Service Providers

Published on: Mar 09 2023 by Guest Writer - Comments Off on Comparing Direct-to-Handset Satellite Internet Service Providers
Different approaches are possible to enable Direct-to-Handset (DTH) satellite connectivity. For instance, there’s the approach by T-Mobile and SpaceX and by Apple...
8 Considerations for Low Earth Orbit Satellite Internet Access

8 Considerations for Low Earth Orbit Satellite Internet Access

Published on: Feb 15 2023 by Guest Writer - Comments Off on 8 Considerations for Low Earth Orbit Satellite Internet Access
There’s a space race happening right now to connect the world to the Internet. Companies such as SpaceX, OneWeb, Amazon, and Telesat, are racing to launch large...
4 Quantum Computing Opportunities for African Countries

4 Quantum Computing Opportunities for African Countries

Published on: Jan 25 2023 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on 4 Quantum Computing Opportunities for African Countries
  Artificial intelligence has aided technological innovation as digitalised data continued to grow, and thus many economies depended on its applications in...
Apply Now: $500,000 USAID Invests Grants in DFS & Connectivity

Apply Now: $500,000 USAID Invests Grants in DFS & Connectivity

Published on: Jan 23 2023 by Wayan Vota - 3 Comments
We should invest in Internet connectivity globally because it can help people access educational resources, find job opportunities, and connect with others. Increased...
We Need to Build Minimum Valuable Products for Social Impact

We Need to Build Minimum Valuable Products for Social Impact

Published on: Jan 05 2023 by Laura Scanlon - 5 Comments
With digital becoming increasingly mainstream in the social impact sector, more organisations are practising Agile development – the way of working used to...