Practical Insights on Connectivity

10 Steps to Build an African Community Internet Network

10 Steps to Build an African Community Internet Network

Published on: Aug 07 2024 by Guest Writer - 1 Comment
Community networks are Internet communication networks deployed and operated by citizens to meet their own needs. In recent years, the community networks movement...
Apply Now: $300,000 Grants for Internet Access Prototypes and Pilots

Apply Now: $300,000 Grants for Internet Access Prototypes and Pilots

Published on: Jul 22 2024 by Wayan Vota - 2 Comments
Innovative methods, technologies, and infrastructure is at the core of providing better opportunities for people to transform and enrich their lives with Internet...
Apply Now: $68,000 in Grants for Internet Access and Connectivity

Apply Now: $68,000 in Grants for Internet Access and Connectivity

Published on: Jun 03 2024 by Wayan Vota - 6 Comments
The Internet is a place of possibility and opportunity. It is where we collaborate and innovate for a better world. Where we share our hopes and strengthen our...
Can Digital Community Centers Be Financially Sustainable?

Can Digital Community Centers Be Financially Sustainable?

Published on: Jan 31 2024 by Guest Writer - 3 Comments
To bridge the digital divide, digital community centers — physical spaces that provide access to the internet, technology devices, and digital skills — have...
What is ICT4D, Tech4Good, and Digital Development in International Development?

What is ICT4D, Tech4Good, and Digital Development in International Development?

Published on: Jul 06 2023 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on What is ICT4D, Tech4Good, and Digital Development in International Development?
In the ever-evolving landscape of international development, digital technology has been recognized as a critical tool for achieving impactful results. The intersection...
Apply Now: $109,000 Seed Funding to Bridge the Digital Divide

Apply Now: $109,000 Seed Funding to Bridge the Digital Divide

Published on: Jun 12 2023 by Wayan Vota - 3 Comments
There are 2.9 billion unconnected people across the globe, an issue that was significantly exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Now imagine yourself as one of...
Apply Now: $60,000 Internet Access and Connectivity Grants

Apply Now: $60,000 Internet Access and Connectivity Grants

Published on: May 22 2023 by Wayan Vota - 7 Comments
The Internet is a place of possibility and opportunity. It is where we collaborate and innovate for a better world. Where we share our hopes and strengthen our...
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...
10 Insights from the Mobile Internet Connectivity Report 2022

10 Insights from the Mobile Internet Connectivity Report 2022

Published on: Dec 14 2022 by Guest Writer - 4 Comments
Over the past five years, nearly 1.4 billion people have gained access to the internet through a mobile phone and by the end of 2021, 55% of the world’s population...
How Mobile Phones are Catalyzing an African Revolution

How Mobile Phones are Catalyzing an African Revolution

Published on: Sep 14 2022 by Guest Writer - Comments Off on How Mobile Phones are Catalyzing an African Revolution
The following is an excerpt from Russell Southwood’s new book, Africa 2.0 – Inside a Continent’s Communications Revolution, an ambitious 35-year history of...