Practical Insights on Sustainable Development Goals

The Kozma Test for Artificial General Intelligence: Can AI End Global Poverty?

The Kozma Test for Artificial General Intelligence: Can AI End Global Poverty?

Published on: Oct 31 2024 by Wayan Vota - 9 Comments
In 1950, Alan Turing famously proposed the “Turing Test” to measure machine intelligence. If a machine could engage in a conversation indistinguishable from...
Introducing the United States AI in Global Development Playbook

Introducing the United States AI in Global Development Playbook

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...
Apply Now: $100,000 for Your African Digital Health Startup Company

Apply Now: $100,000 for Your African Digital Health Startup Company

Published on: Sep 23 2024 by Wayan Vota - 1 Comment
The digital health landscape on the African continent presents both challenges and opportunities, with a projected $11 billion healthcare technology market by 2025....
What Is AI4Good? Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for Social Impact

What Is AI4Good? Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for Social Impact

Published on: Sep 03 2024 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on What Is AI4Good? Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for Social Impact
Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as one of the most transformative technologies of the 21st century, impacting various sectors from healthcare to finance....
How US State Department Uses AI Strategically in Modern Diplomacy

How US State Department Uses AI Strategically in Modern Diplomacy

Published on: Aug 23 2024 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on How US State Department Uses AI Strategically in Modern Diplomacy
 Artificial intelligence is a powerful tool in diplomatic circles, promising to reshape how the U.S. Department of State approaches global challenges. In a recent...
ICT4D Pilotitis Causes and Remedies Framework

ICT4D Pilotitis Causes and Remedies Framework

Published on: May 23 2024 by Guest Writer - 4 Comments
Countries from low-and-medium income sectors have faced several long-standing challenges, including poverty, unemployment and an overburdened healthcare system....
Apply Now: $1,500,000 Grants for Closing the Gender Digital Divide

Apply Now: $1,500,000 Grants for Closing the Gender Digital Divide

Published on: Apr 15 2024 by Wayan Vota - 2 Comments
Despite global recognition of the importance of digital inclusion to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals, one third of the world’s population – mostly...
Introducing FCDO’s New Digital Development Strategy

Introducing FCDO’s New Digital Development Strategy

Published on: Apr 10 2024 by Guest Writer - Comments Off on Introducing FCDO’s New Digital Development Strategy
On 18 March the FCDO launched its new Digital Development Strategy for 2024-2030. The strategy is a deliverable of the recently published White Paper on International...
Open Question for AI4Good: AI for (whose) good?

Open Question for AI4Good: AI for (whose) good?

Published on: Oct 19 2023 by Guest Writer - 1 Comment
In recent years, AI for Good (AI4G) – or also AI for Social Good (AI4SG) – has become a catchy label for initiatives, gatherings and funding calls, all revolving...
Inaccurate Ground Data Hinders Satellite Imagery Use in Development Programs

Inaccurate Ground Data Hinders Satellite Imagery Use in Development Programs

Published on: Sep 07 2023 by Guest Writer - 1 Comment
Accurate and comprehensive measurements of a range of sustainable development outcomes are fundamental inputs into both research and policy. One way to measure...