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The humanitarian sector stands at the cusp of a technological revolution that could fundamentally transform how we deliver services to the world’s most vulnerable populations. A new research paper from University College...

I’ve been building open source software technology for NGOs for over a decade, and I have a confession: we’ve been living a lie. For years, I firmly believed that open source was the moral imperative that would...

In 2025, global spending on goods and services is expected to surpass $5 trillion, making manufacturing one of the fastest-growing sectors in the world. Manufacturing also generates up to 20 additional jobs per role, absorbs...

The global HIV response stands at a precarious crossroads. With U.S. government funding freezes, shifting donor priorities, and geopolitical uncertainty, hard-won gains in prevention and treatment are under threat. signal...

I’ve spent the last week grappling with two questions that should keep every development professional awake at night: Would you accept Dr. AI to treat you as a patient? Would a doctor accept Dr. AI as a smarter peer? The...

Is there a role for technology in building a more peaceful, just, and humane world? PeaceTech is the use of technology to save human lives, prevent conflict, de-escalate violence, rebuild fractured communities, and secure...

The humanitarian sector is racing to adopt artificial intelligence for mapping vulnerable populations, but are we moving too fast without addressing fundamental questions about data sovereignty, algorithmic bias, and community...

Digital health solutions are critical tools for strengthening health systems in low- and middle-income countries and there are many to choose from in 2025. We can narrow the list to those recognized by the World Health Organization...

Data is an essential ingredient of effective decision-making in international development and wider society. New digital data sources, such as so-called ‘big data’, new technologies such as drones, and new techniques...