How We Can Use Independent Digital Connectivity to Close the Gender Digital Divide

How We Can Use Independent Digital Connectivity to Close the Gender Digital Divide

Published on: Jan 08 2025 by Guest Writer - Leave a Comment
The persistent gender divide in digital capabilities remains a critical barrier to inclusive economic development in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). “Engendering Digital Capabilities in Indonesia,”...
Apply Now: CHF 200,000 Grants to Engage Youth with Artificial Intelligence

Apply Now: CHF 200,000 Grants to Engage Youth with Artificial Intelligence

Published on: Jan 06 2025 by Wayan Vota - 1 Comment
Digital technologies and artificial intelligence can create impact for and with young people living in low- and middle-income countries. Especially when they prioritise the voices and actions of young people in shaping their...
Yes! International Development Organizations Need to Hire Chief Artificial Intelligence Officers Now!

Yes! International Development Organizations Need to Hire Chief Artificial Intelligence Officers Now!

Published on: Jan 02 2025 by Wayan Vota - 1 Comment
The New York Times declared that the Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer is the hottest job in corporate America. Major companies are looking for leaders to help them navigate the risks and potential of artificial intelligence...
2025 Is the Year to Be Wrong in ICT4D. And That’s a Good Thing

2025 Is the Year to Be Wrong in ICT4D. And That’s a Good Thing

Published on: Jan 01 2025 by Guest Writer - 1 Comment
In a discussion with a government official last week, she made a point that stuck with me. She said: “Every time we discuss AI readiness, someone tells us to wait, or to get something else done before trying it. But...
Apply Now: $1 Million in Grant Funding for Free and Open Source Software Programs

Apply Now: $1 Million in Grant Funding for Free and Open Source Software Programs

Published on: Dec 30 2024 by Wayan Vota - 2 Comments
A significant portion of technology success and growth is owed to Free and Open Source Software (FOSS), encompassing everything from programming languages to operating systems, to databases, web servers, frontend frameworks,...
Is the Global Engagement Center the First Foreign Assistance Casualty of Trump 2.0?

Is the Global Engagement Center the First Foreign Assistance Casualty of Trump 2.0?

Published on: Dec 27 2024 by Wayan Vota - 2 Comments
The recent U.S. elections altered our expectations for USAID under the Trump 2.0 administration that starts in January. However, policy changes may be impacting government priorities and operations even before the next administration...
Brazil Needs to Create Sovereign Generative AI Solutions Now

Brazil Needs to Create Sovereign Generative AI Solutions Now

Published on: Dec 26 2024 by Nadia Andrada - Leave a Comment
In the modern world, the ability to innovate with technology defines the path to development. For Brazil, I believe it is time to claim our space in the rising wave of generative AI. Follow #GenAI4Dev on LinkedIn to get...
Apply Now: £100,000 for Responsible AI Humanitarian Risk Research

Apply Now: £100,000 for Responsible AI Humanitarian Risk Research

Published on: Dec 24 2024 by Wayan Vota - 2 Comments
Artificial intelligence has the potential to positively transform humanitarian aid delivery, improving quality, efficiency and empowering locally led development.  However, AI4Good comes with risks that could undermine...
Apply Now: $500,000 to Bridge the Gender Digital Divide in India

Apply Now: $500,000 to Bridge the Gender Digital Divide in India

Published on: Dec 23 2024 by Wayan Vota - 1 Comment
Women’s economic empowerment is critical to sustainable development in India (and globally). Yet, the gender digital divide continues to erode progress in women’s equality and economic security as digital advances leave...