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Since 2000, access to electricity has increased dramatically across the globe, jumping from 75% of the global population to 90% by 2020. According to official counts, some 7 billion people now benefit from access to modern...
Published on: Oct 03 2024 by Guest Writer - Comments Off on 4 Insights on Assistive AI Solutions for People with Disabilities
Artificial intelligence technologies have the potential to improve the quality of life for marginalized populations, including people with disabilities. However, a majority of these AI solutions are designed for people in...
Published on: Oct 02 2024 by Guest Writer - Comments Off on How Can African Women Bridge the Digital Gender Gap?
There is a harsh reality in digital development: Women need much more than a phone to bridge the digital gender gap. They needed to overcome the gender norms that impede their access to basic digital literacy and technology...
Published on: Oct 01 2024 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on Why Do LMIC Governments Want Artificial Intelligence Solutions?
As governments develop artificial intelligence strategies to manage the integration of AI within the private sector and its impact on social dynamics, a schism is developing between wealthier countries and lower-middle-income...
Published on: Sep 30 2024 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on Apply Now: $20,000 for Digital Ideas to Reduce Government Corruption
Provision of public services in less-developed countries is rife with corruption problems. Corruption at the local level is particularly problematic and directly harms the poor. There is a clear link between citizen voice,...
In a recent episode of the “Building the Future” podcast, Christopher Burns, Chief Digital Development Officer at USAID, joined Romina Bandura of CSIS to explore USAID’s latest initiatives in digital...
Published on: Sep 26 2024 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on How InkubaLM is Revolutionizing Locally-Led Development in Africa
Language diversity on the African continent is both a cultural strength and a technological challenge. With over 2,000 spoken languages, mainstream artificial intelligence tools have largely ignored the vast majority of...
In the dense foliage of the Amazon rainforest, the Marubo tribe, a remote indigenous community, recently witnessed a monumental change: the arrival of Starlink internet connectivity. This event, as detailed in a recent New...
Published on: Sep 24 2024 by Guest Writer - Comments Off on Introducing the United States AI in Global Development Playbook
The world stands at a precarious moment as we work towards shared prosperity. The global community is on track to meet just 17% of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030, and progress has plateaued...
The digital health landscape on the African continent presents both challenges and opportunities, with a projected $11 billion healthcare technology market by 2025. To address critical healthcare gaps, there’s an urgent...
