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Why We Must Move Past US-China AI Cold War Binary Thinking

Why We Must Move Past US-China AI Cold War Binary Thinking

Published on: Nov 06 2025 by Wayan Vota - 1 Comment
We are witnessing one of the most dangerous narratives to emerge in the ICT4D space in decades. While Washington and Beijing battle for technological supremacy,...
4 Lessons Learned From Global Digital Health AI Chatbot Failures

4 Lessons Learned From Global Digital Health AI Chatbot Failures

Published on: Nov 04 2025 by Wayan Vota - Leave a Comment
Sadly, countless health chatbot projects crash and burn across low- and middle-income countries each year. It’s not about artificial intelligence limitations,...
Mobile Phone Revolutions Make Telecenters Even More Essential

Mobile Phone Revolutions Make Telecenters Even More Essential

Published on: Oct 28 2025 by Wayan Vota - Leave a Comment
While development practitioners debate whether smartphones have rendered Community Information Centres obsolete, new research from Ghana reveals a more complex...
Apply Now: $150,000 for Your Digital Transformation Solution

Apply Now: $150,000 for Your Digital Transformation Solution

Published on: Oct 27 2025 by Wayan Vota - 14 Comments
1.8 billion people still lack access to essential social services. Yet the nonprofit sector faces a persistent technology gap that undermines mission delivery. Sign...
eSanjeevani Shows What Actually Works in Scaling Digital Health Solutions for LMICs

eSanjeevani Shows What Actually Works in Scaling Digital Health Solutions for LMICs

Published on: Oct 23 2025 by Wayan Vota - 1 Comment
I have lost count of how many digital health pilot projects promised to revolutionize healthcare access in LMICs. Most delivered a few thousand consultations before...
Risk Reality Check: Six Generative AI Threats That Demand Action

Risk Reality Check: Six Generative AI Threats That Demand Action

Published on: Oct 21 2025 by Wayan Vota - Leave a Comment
Most development organizations are sleepwalking into a generative AI crisis. While we’re busy celebrating ChatGPT’s latest capabilities, ASEAN’s...
Apply Now: £150,000 for Your Digital Development Social Venture

Apply Now: £150,000 for Your Digital Development Social Venture

Published on: Oct 20 2025 by Wayan Vota - 22 Comments
The development sector faces a paradox. Despite decades of innovation in ICT4D solutions, most social ventures remain trapped in a cycle of small grants and limited...
Apply Now: $4 Million for AI Solutions for Economic Opportunity

Apply Now: $4 Million for AI Solutions for Economic Opportunity

Published on: Oct 14 2025 by Wayan Vota - 2 Comments
The dream of upward mobility is increasingly out of reach for millions. Low-income workers around the world face systemic barriers to better jobs, education, and...
Apply Now: $30,000 for African Labor Mobility Technology Startups

Apply Now: $30,000 for African Labor Mobility Technology Startups

Published on: Oct 13 2025 by Wayan Vota - 2 Comments
In Sub-Saharan Africa, 10-12 million young people enter the labor market annually, yet only 3 million formal jobs are created. Meanwhile, Europe and the Gulf face...
Please RSVP Now: What Can Generative AI Small Language Models Do For You?

Please RSVP Now: What Can Generative AI Small Language Models Do For You?

Published on: Oct 07 2025 by Wayan Vota - 2 Comments
Large, resource-intensive, general-purpose Generative AI models are causing undeniable harm to the environment, the climate, and communities around the globe. Small...
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