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Apply Now: $10 Million for Artificial Intelligence Projects Advancing Economic Mobility

Apply Now: $10 Million for Artificial Intelligence Projects Advancing Economic Mobility

Published on: Oct 07 2024 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on Apply Now: $10 Million for Artificial Intelligence Projects Advancing Economic Mobility
We need to build evidence for how artificial intelligence can improve economic opportunity for low income people. That might mean streamlining access to services...
Why Do LMIC Governments Want Artificial Intelligence Solutions?

Why Do LMIC Governments Want Artificial Intelligence Solutions?

Published on: Oct 01 2024 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on Why Do LMIC Governments Want Artificial Intelligence Solutions?
As governments develop artificial intelligence strategies to manage the integration of AI within the private sector and its impact on social dynamics, a schism...
Apply Now: $20,000 for Digital Ideas to Reduce Government Corruption

Apply Now: $20,000 for Digital Ideas to Reduce Government Corruption

Published on: Sep 30 2024 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on Apply Now: $20,000 for Digital Ideas to Reduce Government Corruption
Provision of public services in less-developed countries is rife with corruption problems. Corruption at the local level is particularly problematic and directly...
USAID Digital Development Future View with Christopher Burns, Chief Digital Development Officer

USAID Digital Development Future View with Christopher Burns, Chief Digital Development Officer

Published on: Sep 27 2024 by Wayan Vota - 1 Comment
 In a recent episode of the “Building the Future” podcast, Christopher Burns, Chief Digital Development Officer at USAID, joined Romina Bandura of...
How InkubaLM is Revolutionizing Locally-Led Development in Africa

How InkubaLM is Revolutionizing Locally-Led Development in Africa

Published on: Sep 26 2024 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on How InkubaLM is Revolutionizing Locally-Led Development in Africa
Language diversity on the African continent is both a cultural strength and a technological challenge. With over 2,000 spoken languages, mainstream artificial intelligence...
Apply Now: $100,000 for Your African Digital Health Startup Company

Apply Now: $100,000 for Your African Digital Health Startup Company

Published on: Sep 23 2024 by Wayan Vota - 1 Comment
The digital health landscape on the African continent presents both challenges and opportunities, with a projected $11 billion healthcare technology market by 2025....
Will Generative AI Steal My Business Development Job?

Will Generative AI Steal My Business Development Job?

Published on: Sep 19 2024 by Wayan Vota - 1 Comment
Generative AI solutions are impressive. You can use GenAI to create written documents that are almost indistinguishable from college-level essays. This feature...
4 Ways to Stop Digital Colonialism in International Development

4 Ways to Stop Digital Colonialism in International Development

Published on: Sep 17 2024 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on 4 Ways to Stop Digital Colonialism in International Development
Digital colonialism is an emerging challenge in the global ICT4D landscape. While it mirrors traditional colonialism, it operates through control over digital infrastructure...
Apply Now: $1 Million for Generative AI Solutions to Basic Needs

Apply Now: $1 Million for Generative AI Solutions to Basic Needs

Published on: Sep 16 2024 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on Apply Now: $1 Million for Generative AI Solutions to Basic Needs
Basic necessities like clean water and safe, affordable housing, or opportunities in education and fair government representation are not equally accessible to...
10 Examples of Generative AI Solutions for 6 Global Health Challenges

10 Examples of Generative AI Solutions for 6 Global Health Challenges

Published on: Sep 12 2024 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on 10 Examples of Generative AI Solutions for 6 Global Health Challenges
Generative artificial intelligence is poised to transform healthcare by revolutionizing clinical decision-making and improving patient outcomes. This technology...