Apply Now: $50,000 USAID Youth Well-Being Prize Competition

Apply Now: $50,000 USAID Youth Well-Being Prize Competition

Published on: Aug 07 2023 by Wayan Vota - 7 Comments
Children and youth are exposed to a wide range of dangers—mental health stressors, digital harm, exploitation, abuse, violence, gender-based violence, and climate change. Suicide is the second leading cause of death globally...
What Happened? WorldCoin Crypto ID is Suspended in Kenya

What Happened? WorldCoin Crypto ID is Suspended in Kenya

Published on: Aug 04 2023 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on What Happened? WorldCoin Crypto ID is Suspended in Kenya
WorldCoin is an open-source digital identification protocol that aims to democratize participation in the global economy. At its heart is a novel concept, World ID, a privacy-first, decentralized identity protocol that uses...
Lessons Learned about Distance Education for Teacher Training

Lessons Learned about Distance Education for Teacher Training

Published on: Aug 03 2023 by Mary Burns - 1 Comment
How has distance education for teacher professional development changed in the past decade, especially as a result of COVID-19? Addressing this question was one of the main impetuses for Education Development Center’s...
UK’s International Technology Strategy on Quantum Technologies

UK’s International Technology Strategy on Quantum Technologies

Published on: Aug 02 2023 by Guest Writer - Comments Off on UK’s International Technology Strategy on Quantum Technologies
The UK cannot seek to be a world leader in all technologies. We will focus our efforts on emerging technologies where the UK has significant existing strength or potential, or where technologies are most disruptive and...
Apply Now: $10,000 African Artificial Intelligence Research Grants

Apply Now: $10,000 African Artificial Intelligence Research Grants

Published on: Jul 31 2023 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on Apply Now: $10,000 African Artificial Intelligence Research Grants
As artificial intelligence in consumer technology becomes ubiquitous, its relationship with society — both positive and negative — deepens. But there’s a scarcity of research into this relationship, especially on the...
Governance is Key for Digital Public Infrastructure Success

Governance is Key for Digital Public Infrastructure Success

Published on: Jul 27 2023 by Guest Writer - Comments Off on Governance is Key for Digital Public Infrastructure Success
The digital technologies that serve as the ‘infrastructure’ of widespread digital transformation are increasingly recognised as key drivers of development. Subscribe Now for more digital development insights! In recognition...
5 Steps to Close the Gender Digital Divide in Global Health

5 Steps to Close the Gender Digital Divide in Global Health

Published on: Jul 26 2023 by Guest Writer - 3 Comments
An increasing gender digital divide limits the extent to which digital health interventions are accessed and used effectively by women in low and middle-income countries who represent most caregivers as well as health workers. These...
Apply Now: $250,000 Generative AI Solution Grants for Social Impact

Apply Now: $250,000 Generative AI Solution Grants for Social Impact

Published on: Jul 24 2023 by Wayan Vota - 1 Comment
Generative AI has the potential to revolutionize how we tackle global challenges thanks to its unparalleled ability to scale — but only if applied with awareness of its limitations and a strong emphasis on community-led...
Apply Now! USAID Digital Development Awards for 2023

Apply Now! USAID Digital Development Awards for 2023

Published on: Jul 17 2023 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on Apply Now! USAID Digital Development Awards for 2023
USAID is working toward a future where digital technology promotes inclusive growth, fosters resilient and democratic societies, and empowers everyone, including the most vulnerable and marginalized. Sign Up Now for more...