The “AI Cold War” refers to a geopolitical narrative describing the technological and strategic rivalry between major powers, primarily the United States...
I believe in the transformative power of cash assistance for refugees. It provides dignity, choice, and flexibility. But recent research from Kenya questions our...
A great early Valentine’s Day to USAID staff stationed overseas! A Federal judge ordered a reprieve from the global recall and administrative leave –...
USAID passed away this weekend from Administration causes.
It is with a heavy heart that we acknowledge the passing of USAID, an institution that once stood as...
Published on: Jan 28 2025 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on What’s Next You Ask? Trump Just Halted Domestic USG Funding
President Trump and Secretary of State Rubio halted all US government foreign assistance spending on Friday, precipitating a humanitarian aid disaster. Starting...
Published on: Jan 23 2025 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on Generative AI Now Proven to Advance Learning Outcomes in Nigeria
We know that students receiving one-on-one tutoring outperform peers who only have traditional classroom instruction. However, individualized learning programs...
Yesterday started the Trump 2.0 Administration in the USA and the new President has signed a slew of Executive Orders. These generally govern the processes of the...
We need to have high-quality evidence and research at the beginning of the policy making cycle to frame the discussion and for the basis for policy design, implementation,...
Published on: Jan 17 2025 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on 15 ICT4D Solutions Transforming Health, Education, Agriculture Sectors in International Development
We’re witnessing a significant shift in how Information and Communication Technology for Development (ICT4D) is reshaping core international development sectors....
Published on: Jan 16 2025 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on What Top ICTworks Posts in 2024 Say About ICT4D Themes in 2025
I started ICTworks sixteen (16!) years ago to engage international development leaders to use ICT4D in their programs. This humble website is now the blog of record...