Understanding Basic ICT4D Concepts: A Comprehensive Guide for Students
This comprehensive student guide will take you through the key concepts, theories, and real-world applications of ICT4D, offering insights into how technology can...
Did You Know ICT4D Is Dead? Long Live ICT4D!
At the 2023 Global Digital Development Forum, I prepared a lightning talk on ICT4D and its continued use as a term to describe the intersection of tech and social...
UK’s International Technology Strategy on Quantum Technologies
The UK cannot seek to be a world leader in all technologies. We will focus our efforts on emerging technologies where the UK has significant existing strength...
Debate: Can ICT4D Improve International Development Programs?
I recently had an interesting debate on the using of information and communication technology (ICT4D) in international development programs with my university professor. ...
4 Considerations When Developing ICT Policies and Regulations
In a world dominated by rapid innovation, ICTs are not only accelerators for economic growth, they also provide on ramps for vulnerable populations to participate...
IVR is the Killer App for Development Service Customer Acquisition
In low and middle income countries, ICT4D interventions have been used to improve outcomes in sectors such as health, agriculture, and education. Several such interventions...
How Can ICT4D Help Governments Improve Citizen Services?
Information and Communication Technologies for Development (ICT4D) refers to the use of digital technologies by governments to support economic, social, and political...
Have You Read the UNDP Digital Strategy for 2022-2025?
Digital technology is a fundamental force for change in this century, reshaping economies, government, and civil society – thereby impacting almost every aspect...
Which Digital Development Solution is Best for Your Humanitarian Project?
If you work for a global humanitarian organization, you probably know the challenges in finding accurate, complete, reliable, and up to date data on digital development...
3 Lessons Learned Championing Local Leadership in Development
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced the international development and humanitarian sector to adapt to a different operational model, with most international staff...