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The global HIV response stands at a precarious crossroads. With U.S. government funding freezes, shifting donor priorities, and geopolitical uncertainty, hard-won gains in prevention and treatment are under threat. signal...
I’ve spent the last week grappling with two questions that should keep every development professional awake at night:
Would you accept Dr. AI to treat you as a patient?
Would a doctor accept Dr. AI as a smarter peer?
The...
Is there a role for technology in building a more peaceful, just, and humane world? PeaceTech is the use of technology to save human lives, prevent conflict, de-escalate violence, rebuild fractured communities, and secure...
The humanitarian sector is racing to adopt artificial intelligence for mapping vulnerable populations, but are we moving too fast without addressing fundamental questions about data sovereignty, algorithmic bias, and community...
Digital health solutions are critical tools for strengthening health systems in low- and middle-income countries and there are many to choose from in 2025.
We can narrow the list to those recognized by the World Health Organization...
Data is an essential ingredient of effective decision-making in international development and wider society. New digital data sources, such as so-called ‘big data’, new technologies such as drones, and new techniques...
The recent flurry of discussions about AI, cheating and the purpose of education have got me reflecting on Michael Trucano thought-provoking post from 2023 about how artificial intelligence might change the evolution of...
The digital transformation is revolutionising health systems and access to health information. While these advances have improved healthcare access in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC), deep inequalities have created...
Researchers and practitioners who shape the digital transformation of smallholder agriculture need to better understand mobile phone-related behaviors and attitudes in their target communities. Such understanding can help...
We need to develop scalable, locally relevant artificial intelligence applications that address pressing national challenges in sectors like healthcare, agriculture, education, safety, and public services.We should support...
