Mapping Billions of Trees in West Africa Using Satellites and AI

Mapping Billions of Trees in West Africa Using Satellites and AI

Published on: Sep 20 2023 by Guest Writer - Leave a Comment
The possibility that vegetation cover in semi-arid and arid areas was retreating has long been an issue of international concern. In the 1930s it was first theorized that the Sahara was expanding and woody vegetation was...
Apply Now: USAID Grant Funding for Development Innovation Ventures

Apply Now: USAID Grant Funding for Development Innovation Ventures

Published on: Sep 18 2023 by Wayan Vota - 105 Comments
USAID Development Innovation Ventures program (DIV) provides grant funding based on a tiered-evidence approach that maximizes impact per dollar spent. DIV recently received a $45 million gift to to expand its current grantmaking...
2 Real-World GenAI Chatbot Solutions for Better Health and Education Impact

2 Real-World GenAI Chatbot Solutions for Better Health and Education Impact

Published on: Sep 14 2023 by Wayan Vota - Leave a Comment
Generative AI is at the top of the hype cycle with everyone claiming they have the first or best or newest use in international development. While there is much froth, there are social impact organizations that provide dynamic...
7 Lessons Learned Using Chatbots in Humanitarian Programs

7 Lessons Learned Using Chatbots in Humanitarian Programs

Published on: Sep 13 2023 by Guest Writer - Leave a Comment
A chatbot can be defined as “a computer program designed to simulate conversation with human users, especially over the Internet”. Chatbots are trained to respond to voice, image-based and/or text input with varying...
Apply Now: $15,000 Seed Grants for Your Supply Chain Research Ideas

Apply Now: $15,000 Seed Grants for Your Supply Chain Research Ideas

Published on: Sep 11 2023 by Wayan Vota - 1 Comment
Investing in health supply chain technology improves healthcare access and it’s a strategic move to build a healthier, more resilient populace that can better address current and future health challenges. Sign Up Now...
Inaccurate Ground Data Hinders Satellite Imagery Use in Development Programs

Inaccurate Ground Data Hinders Satellite Imagery Use in Development Programs

Published on: Sep 07 2023 by Guest Writer - 1 Comment
Accurate and comprehensive measurements of a range of sustainable development outcomes are fundamental inputs into both research and policy. One way to measure progress is to use satellite imagery to understand these outcomes,...
Apply Now: $50,000 MEST Africa Tech Startup Pitch Competition

Apply Now: $50,000 MEST Africa Tech Startup Pitch Competition

Published on: Sep 04 2023 by Wayan Vota - 6 Comments
Investing in early-stage technology startups in Africa presents a unique and compelling opportunity to effect systemic change. The continent is undergoing a transformative digital revolution, driven by a burgeoning young...
How Machine Learning Can Help Prevent HIV Treatment Interruption

How Machine Learning Can Help Prevent HIV Treatment Interruption

Published on: Aug 31 2023 by Guest Writer - 1 Comment
To help reach the UNAIDS 95-95-95 targets by 2025, the public health community must ensure that people living with HIV have access to antiretroviral therapy (ART). Access to this lifesaving medication is one issue; staying...
5 Priority Outcomes for UNHCR Digital Transformation Strategy

5 Priority Outcomes for UNHCR Digital Transformation Strategy

Published on: Aug 30 2023 by Guest Writer - Leave a Comment
The UNHCR Digital Transformation Strategy provides a unified vision and approach to realizing the rights of refugees to digital inclusion and protection as well as transforming the way that UNHCR uses digital channels and...