Five AI Innovators Shaping the Future of International Development
Artificial Intelligence stands at the forefront as a transformative force, reshaping myriad sectors including international development. In this article, we delve...
What is ICT4D, Tech4Good, and Digital Development in International Development?
In the ever-evolving landscape of international development, digital technology has been recognized as a critical tool for achieving impactful results. The intersection...
What is Digital Ecosystem in International Development Programs?
A digital ecosystem in international development refers to the complex network of digital technologies, people, and organizations that work together to achieve...
Coronavirus Canceled Your Conference – Let’s Organize a Virtual Event!
With over 95,000 confirmed cases of coronavirus COVID-19 in 76 countries and over 3,200 deaths globally, in-person events are being canceled at an accelerated rate....
Nairobi Technology Salon: What are the Technology Challenges in International Development?
Mobile device technology is changing the social and economic development landscape in East Africa. Mobile phones are powering revolutions in banking, in education,...
Failure is the F-Word in International Development
On Friday night, I organized the third annual Fail Faire DC to celebrate failure as a mark of innovation and risk-taking. Check out the photos and Twitter stream...
The Fail Faire DC 2011 Impact: A Renaissance of Failure in ICT4D
Two weeks ago, ICTworks led the organization of Fail Faire DC, an amazing celebration of failure as a mark of leadership, innovation, and risk-taking in pushing...
The Great ICT4D Peace Corps Volunteer Debate
Most people that I have met in the international development field have had strong opinions for or against involvement in the ICT field of the Peace Corps. I’ve...
Massive Technology, ICT4D, and International Development Conference Calendar for 2011
Over at Inveneo, we’ve been looking at all the possible technology, ICT4D, and international development related conferences we could attend in 2011. In that...
#m4D – The Official Twitter Hashtag for Using Mobile Phones for Development
On the Twitter social network, people use hashtags, the “#” symbol followed by letters and numbers or a word to signify a Tweet in relation to a specific...