Apply Now: $120,000 Internet Strengthening Grants in Latin America and Caribbean

Apply Now: $120,000 Internet Strengthening Grants in Latin America and Caribbean

Published on: May 08 2023 by Wayan Vota - 1 Comment
The Internet is permanently under construction. Ensuring its stability and security is essential to strengthen user trust and foster Internet growth in Latin America and the Caribbean. In 2021, LAC had around 533.17 million...
We Struggle to Make Progress on Meaningful Access to Information

We Struggle to Make Progress on Meaningful Access to Information

Published on: May 04 2023 by Guest Writer - 1 Comment
Information access is a fundamental driver of many of the goals in the United Nations’ 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda, yet many countries are struggling to make progress. A new analysis has found that statistical...
12 Digital Development Terms Defined by Human Rights Defenders

12 Digital Development Terms Defined by Human Rights Defenders

Published on: May 03 2023 by Guest Writer - Comments Off on 12 Digital Development Terms Defined by Human Rights Defenders
Most of the conversations surrounding technology and human rights focus on top-down solutions, quite often ignoring the lived experiences and expertise of grassroots organisations, social movements, and communities. This...
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 continent to combat climate change, enhance climate mitigation,...
Apply Now: $10,000 African Digital Rights Grants for Small Teams

Apply Now: $10,000 African Digital Rights Grants for Small Teams

Published on: May 01 2023 by Wayan Vota - 12 Comments
Digital development is pivotal to improving livelihoods and promoting human rights on the African continent. As of January 2022, the continent had around 570 million internet users in 2022, a number that more than doubled...
ICT4D is Dead – Long Live the Metaverse in Africa!

ICT4D is Dead – Long Live the Metaverse in Africa!

Published on: Apr 26 2023 by Wayan Vota - 2 Comments
Unlocking the Potential of the Metaverse in Africa Lightning Talk on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at 1:55 PM GMT Sade Dada will share how African creators and innovators are developing metaverse solutions and use cases that...
In the Race for Global Digital Transformation, Can We Trust AI?

In the Race for Global Digital Transformation, Can We Trust AI?

Published on: Apr 25 2023 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on In the Race for Global Digital Transformation, Can We Trust AI?
The Race for Global Digital Transformation GDDF Keynote on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 – 1 PM GMT or 9 AM Eastern Time Countries around the world are embracing digital transformation as a way to improve service delivery,...
Apply Now: $50 Million to Close the Global Gender Digital Divide

Apply Now: $50 Million to Close the Global Gender Digital Divide

Published on: Apr 24 2023 by Wayan Vota - 3 Comments
Persistent gender digital inequalities have profound significance on livelihoods and economic outcomes. These inequalities take many forms, but include how women access, integrate with, and both empowered by and financially...
Whose Feminism Really Matters In Global Digital Health?  

Whose Feminism Really Matters In Global Digital Health?  

Published on: Apr 20 2023 by Guest Writer - Comments Off on Whose Feminism Really Matters In Global Digital Health?  
Had she lived in the United States, things might have turned out differently. Weakened from anemia and multiple pregnancies, she might have made a phone call to the Planned Parenthood hotline to get a contraceptive method...