As artificial intelligence technologies rapidly advance globally, African governments are beginning to develop national AI strategies and policies. However, they...
Published on: Mar 06 2025 by Guest Writer - Comments Off on 3 Types of Generative AI Risks and Harms in Foundational LLM Models
The rapid proliferation of generative AI foundational large language models has become a double-edged sword, with expansive capabilities on one hand and profound...
Published on: Mar 05 2025 by Guest Writer - Comments Off on How to Break Digital Colonialism in African Software Development
The promise of technology as a vehicle for African economic development often comes wrapped in the values and norms of the Global North. Western-designed software,...
Jaco Renken and Richard Heeks recently published “Data Justice for Development: What Would It Mean?” to examine the intersection of datafication and...
Published on: Feb 19 2025 by Guest Writer - Comments Off on 3 Examples of Inclusive Digital Transformation in LMIC Government Services
Digital transformation is often hailed as a game-changer for efficiency and innovation in both public and private sectors. However, in many developing countries,...
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...
The global humanitarian system has been jolted by a sudden and drastic move: the US Secretary of State has frozen virtually all foreign aid and ordered a review...
Published on: Jan 22 2025 by Guest Writer - Comments Off on Defining Digital Authoritarianism in Humanitarian Relief Programs
Digital authoritarianism is primarily enacted by authoritarian regimes seeking to maintain and strengthen their political control. Digital authoritarianism is also...
Published on: Jan 08 2025 by Guest Writer - Comments Off on How We Can Use Independent Digital Connectivity to Close the Gender Digital Divide
The persistent gender divide in digital capabilities remains a critical barrier to inclusive economic development in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). “Engendering...
Published on: Jan 01 2025 by Guest Writer - Comments Off on 2025 Is the Year to Be Wrong in ICT4D. And That’s a Good Thing
In a discussion with a government official last week, she made a point that stuck with me. She said:
“Every time we discuss AI readiness, someone tells us...