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There are more than 7,000 human languages, yet only those few used by the world’s economically and politically powerful nations have a strong online presence in digital platforms.
For example, a language like Swahili,...
Digital environments can bring harms to children and young people, especially the worst forms, namely online Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (CSEA) and other existing or emerging forms of online violence against children...
Published on: Aug 09 2024 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on Rwanda Digital Health Revolution is Transforming Healthcare Through Technology
Rwanda is known for its forward-thinking policies. It is emerging as a leader in digital health, demonstrating how strategic investments and robust partnerships can drive change.
USAID hosted a webinar exploring Rwanda’s...
Published on: Aug 08 2024 by Guest Writer - Comments Off on 5 Generative AI Grant Writing Tools for Your Fundraising Proposals
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Community networks are Internet communication networks deployed and operated by citizens to meet their own needs. In recent years, the community networks movement has grown, with more and more people pointing to them as...
Published on: Aug 06 2024 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on 7 Political Economy Aspects of Artificial Intelligence in African Countries
“Political economy” has two senses. It can refer to a particular political economy of a country, industry or technology. It also refers to the kind of analysis that identifies the dynamics of political economy.
While...
The green economy aims to reduce environmental risks and ecological scarcities while promoting sustainable development without degrading the environment. Digital technologies are key to the green economy in multiple ways,...
Published on: Aug 01 2024 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on 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 health, education, agriculture, economic development and humanitarian...
Published on: Jul 31 2024 by Guest Writer - Comments Off on Introducing USAID Digital Policy: International Development is Digital
Last week, Administrator Samantha Power reiterated USAID’s commitment to a model of development that advances open, inclusive, secure, and rights-respecting digital ecosystems – minimizing the risks of new technologies...
Published on: Jul 29 2024 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on Apply Now: $1 Million in Grants for Your Climate Technology Ideas
We must commitment to a future where frontline communities survive and thrive in a climate-resilient world. This vision encompasses principles of equitable access to resources and technology, community-led innovations, resilient...