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Thought Leadership in ICT4D

ICTworks authors provide innovative and strategic thinking on the use of technology to support development goals and address social and economic challenges in developing countries.  Stay up-to-date on the latest trends and best practices in the field.

ICTworks thought leaders have a deep understanding of the social, economic, and political contexts in which they work, and are able to use this understanding to identify opportunities for using technology to address development challenges. They are also able to see beyond the immediate technical issues to consider the broader implications of technology use, and are able to communicate their insights and ideas effectively to diverse audiences.

Thought leadership includes research, writing, speaking at conferences and events, and advising policy makers and development organizations on the use of technology for development. It is an important role that helps to shape the direction of the field and ensure that technology is used in a way that is effective, sustainable, and benefits the most people.

Introducing ICTworks Answer Bot: Ask Your ICT4D Questions and GenAI Will Answer Them

Introducing ICTworks Answer Bot: Ask Your ICT4D Questions and GenAI Will Answer Them

Published on: Mar 07 2024 by Wayan Vota - 3 Comments
I’ve published ICTworks for the last 15 years(!) to answer the many questions we all have on how to use information and communication technology for better...
Please Help Update the Digital Principles for the Next Decade

Please Help Update the Digital Principles for the Next Decade

Published on: Jan 25 2024 by Guest Writer - 1 Comment
The Principles for Digital Development are relevant and valuable guidelines for the increasingly expansive ecosystem of digital development actors. The Principles...
What the Top 10 ICTworks Themes of 2023 Say About ICT4D in 2024

What the Top 10 ICTworks Themes of 2023 Say About ICT4D in 2024

Published on: Jan 18 2024 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on What the Top 10 ICTworks Themes of 2023 Say About ICT4D in 2024
I started ICTworks fifteen (15!) years ago to engage ICT4D leaders. Now this humble site is the blog of record for the digital development community. We have 25,000...
Did You Know ICT4D Is Dead? Long Live ICT4D!

Did You Know ICT4D Is Dead? Long Live ICT4D!

Published on: Jan 11 2024 by Guest Writer - 1 Comment
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...
13 Principles for Digital Transformation for Development – DX4D

13 Principles for Digital Transformation for Development – DX4D

Published on: Dec 27 2023 by Richard Heeks - 1 Comment
What good-practice principles can be drawn from the literature on digital-transformation-for-development (DX4D)? “Digital transformation” has become something...
How can Digital Transformation help #ShiftThePower?

How can Digital Transformation help #ShiftThePower?

Published on: Dec 01 2023 by Matt Haikin - 6 Comments
I am Matt Haikin, an experienced ICT4D and Digital Transformation (DX) consultant.  I am looking forward to attending the Shift the Power Summit on December 5-7,...
Introducing USAID ADS and AIDAR Generative AI Chatbots Powered by ChatGPT

Introducing USAID ADS and AIDAR Generative AI Chatbots Powered by ChatGPT

Published on: Nov 30 2023 by Wayan Vota - 12 Comments
OpenAI recently allowed paying ChatGPT Plus and Enterprise subscribers to create their own custom chatbots known as GPTs utilizing GPT 4, the latest Generative...
Giving Thanks to 8 Communications Platforms that Changed ICT4D

Giving Thanks to 8 Communications Platforms that Changed ICT4D

Published on: Nov 23 2023 by Wayan Vota - 7 Comments
Today in the USA it is the Thanksgiving holiday, which historically was a day we gave thanks for a bountiful summer harvest and successful preparations for winter....
Apply Now: $60,000 for Female Social Impact Tech Founders

Apply Now: $60,000 for Female Social Impact Tech Founders

Published on: Nov 13 2023 by Wayan Vota - 3 Comments
Talented women are often told that a career in technology isn’t for them and recent researches shows that investors are hesitant to invest in businesses founded...
Open Question for AI4Good: AI for (whose) good?

Open Question for AI4Good: AI for (whose) good?

Published on: Oct 19 2023 by Guest Writer - 1 Comment
In recent years, AI for Good (AI4G) – or also AI for Social Good (AI4SG) – has become a catchy label for initiatives, gatherings and funding calls, all revolving...