Practical Insights on Machine Learning for International Development

Practical Insights on Machine Learning

Stop Funding Data for Superman Systems!

Published on: Mar 09 2017 by Guest Writer - 5 Comments

The data revolution is well upon us, with the total data produced doubling every two years. Organizations are processing of an over-abundance of data using a variety...

How Do We Make Open Data Useful in East Africa?

Published on: Oct 26 2016 by Guest Writer - Comments Off

“What is the use of open data that makes it relevant for everyone?” This candid question was raised at the East Africa Open Data Fest held in Nairobi in August....

Are Robots the School Teachers of the Future?

Published on: Oct 05 2011 by Lindsay Poirier - 3 Comments

Have you seen the 1990-film “Class of 1999?” In it, a Seattle school system is so ridden with gang violence and drug abuse that not even the police...

ICT4D is Responding to Changing Technology

Published on: Sep 23 2011 by Lindsay Poirier - 3 Comments

Technology is progressive. It is constantly changing and evolving as new components make their way into the field. For ICT4D professionals, this should be exciting....

Mobile Computing in 1960s Taiwan: A Personal History of ICT in Economic Development

Published on: Sep 16 2011 by Guest Writer - Comments Off

I am Alice Liu and I was working in the technology sector in California when I became interested in international development. I made the transition in 2005 and...

Can Machines Replace Teachers in Education Systems?

Published on: Aug 26 2011 by Lindsay Poirier - 2 Comments

“Any teacher that can be replaced by a machine, should be.” – David Thornburg Does this statement make you cringe? Squirm a bit in your chair?...

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