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We Have a Playbook for International Resilience and Resistance

We Have a Playbook for International Resilience and Resistance

Published on: Jan 30 2025 by Guest Writer - 2 Comments
International development is in crisis. Not a crisis of talent or passion or expertise (those we have in abundance); we are in a crisis for our humanity. The State...
Apply Now: $1 Million Claude AI Credits from US State Department

Apply Now: $1 Million Claude AI Credits from US State Department

Published on: Jan 14 2025 by Wayan Vota - Leave a Comment
Civil society groups are using mobile phones to document human rights abuses around the world. Then they use social media and online messaging to advocate for more...
Is the Global Engagement Center the First Foreign Assistance Casualty of Trump 2.0?

Is the Global Engagement Center the First Foreign Assistance Casualty of Trump 2.0?

Published on: Dec 27 2024 by Wayan Vota - 2 Comments
The recent U.S. elections altered our expectations for USAID under the Trump 2.0 administration that starts in January. However, policy changes may be impacting...
Apply Now: $3 Million Internet Freedom Grants from US State Department

Apply Now: $3 Million Internet Freedom Grants from US State Department

Published on: Dec 16 2024 by Wayan Vota - 3 Comments
The US Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) has the mission of promoting democracy and protecting human rights globally. DRL...
Apply Now: TechGirls USA Training Program for STEM Careers

Apply Now: TechGirls USA Training Program for STEM Careers

Published on: Nov 11 2024 by Wayan Vota - 6 Comments
The global gender gap in technology remains significant. Women and girls are often underrepresented in technology access, digital literacy, and STEM skills. It...
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...
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...
Apply Now: $3 Million to Build Responsible Rights-Respecting AI Policy Approaches

Apply Now: $3 Million to Build Responsible Rights-Respecting AI Policy Approaches

Published on: Jul 15 2024 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on Apply Now: $3 Million to Build Responsible Rights-Respecting AI Policy Approaches
Calibrated cyber and digital policies help form the backbone of our deeply interconnected world, are vital to U.S. national and economic security, and are required...
Please Give Your Feedback: Use Generative AI to Decipher the Foreign Affairs Manual

Please Give Your Feedback: Use Generative AI to Decipher the Foreign Affairs Manual

Published on: Apr 16 2024 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on Please Give Your Feedback: Use Generative AI to Decipher the Foreign Affairs Manual
The Foreign Affairs Manual (FAM) is a comprehensive and authoritative source for the US State Department’s organization structures, policies, and procedures....
Please Give USAID Your Feedback on the Global AI Research Agenda

Please Give USAID Your Feedback on the Global AI Research Agenda

Published on: Mar 28 2024 by Wayan Vota - 1 Comment
The rapid development of artificial intelligence technologies is taking place in a highly-connected global context, in which funding, data, talent, and computing...