4 Ways to Stop Digital Colonialism in International Development
Digital colonialism is an emerging challenge in the global ICT4D landscape. While it mirrors traditional colonialism, it operates through control over digital infrastructure...
Where is Data Justice for the Next Billion Users in Digital Development?
In 2017, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) revealed that 210 government websites had accidentally exposed the private information of more than...
Introducing 4PBot: A Facebook Chatbot for 4 Million Philippine Households
The Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps for short), is the Philippines national social welfare program, which gives financial assistance to households who...
TRAI to India’s Poor: Let Them Eat Cake
India’s digital elite is rejoicing with the news that the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India has officially banned zero-rating, where telecommunications...
Be Honest: You Hate Free Basics Because It’s Facebook
Yes, it is true. You don’t like Free Basics simply because it is a Facebook initiative. You may feel the need to hide your anger behind flowery language...
What If Everyone Had Free 2G Mobile Internet Access?
Imagine a world where all phones were automatically connected to the Internet, at no charge. Is this an idle fantasy?
The current worldwide debate about Zero-Rating...