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Apply Now: $2 Million for African AI Ideas for 4th Industrial Revolution

Apply Now: $2 Million for African AI Ideas for 4th Industrial Revolution

Published on: Jun 30 2025 by Wayan Vota - Leave a Comment
In 2025, global spending on goods and services is expected to surpass $5 trillion, making manufacturing one of the fastest-growing sectors in the world. Manufacturing...
TrustRx: How to Overcome AI Resistance in Digital Health?

TrustRx: How to Overcome AI Resistance in Digital Health?

Published on: Jun 24 2025 by Wayan Vota - 4 Comments
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...
Apply Now: $20,000 for Your Innovative PeaceTech Solutions

Apply Now: $20,000 for Your Innovative PeaceTech Solutions

Published on: Jun 23 2025 by Wayan Vota - Leave a Comment
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...
Should We Be Mapping Vulnerable Populations with Artificial Intelligence?

Should We Be Mapping Vulnerable Populations with Artificial Intelligence?

Published on: Jun 19 2025 by Wayan Vota - Leave a Comment
The humanitarian sector is racing to adopt artificial intelligence for mapping vulnerable populations, but are we moving too fast without addressing fundamental...
Pop Quiz: Name 20 Digital Health Global Good Solutions That Scaled

Pop Quiz: Name 20 Digital Health Global Good Solutions That Scaled

Published on: Jun 17 2025 by Wayan Vota - 2 Comments
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...
8 Insights in Using Digital Data for Development

8 Insights in Using Digital Data for Development

Published on: Jun 12 2025 by Wayan Vota - Leave a Comment
Data is an essential ingredient of effective decision-making in international development and wider society. New digital data sources, such as so-called ‘big...
Apply Now: $25,000 for African Artificial Intelligence Applications

Apply Now: $25,000 for African Artificial Intelligence Applications

Published on: Jun 02 2025 by Wayan Vota - 4 Comments
We need to develop scalable, locally relevant artificial intelligence applications that address pressing national challenges in sectors like healthcare, agriculture,...
Is Digital Sovereignty Good for Digital Development or Is It Damaging Digital Protectionism?

Is Digital Sovereignty Good for Digital Development or Is It Damaging Digital Protectionism?

Published on: May 20 2025 by Wayan Vota - Leave a Comment
We often champion local ownership and sustainable solutions in digital development. But when it comes to digital sovereignty, we need to take a careful look at...
Apply Now: $1 Million for AI-Powered Agriculture Technology

Apply Now: $1 Million for AI-Powered Agriculture Technology

Published on: May 12 2025 by Wayan Vota - 8 Comments
The challenges facing agriculture and food systems in developing countries has never been more urgent. Smallholder farmers around the world need climate resilience,...
Localization vs Locally Led Development: Which Term is Best for ICT4D Practitioners?

Localization vs Locally Led Development: Which Term is Best for ICT4D Practitioners?

Published on: Apr 15 2025 by Wayan Vota - 2 Comments
Language shapes how we perceive the world and, therefore, how we tackle the challenges of global development. For example, previously I asked you to stop using...