The humanitarian sector is racing to adopt artificial intelligence for mapping vulnerable populations, but are we moving too fast without addressing fundamental...
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...
Published on: Jun 12 2025 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on 8 Insights in Using Digital Data for Development
Data is an essential ingredient of effective decision-making in international development and wider society. New digital data sources, such as so-called ‘big...
We need to develop scalable, locally relevant artificial intelligence applications that address pressing national challenges in sectors like healthcare, agriculture,...
Published on: May 20 2025 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on Is Digital Sovereignty Good for Digital Development or Is It Damaging Digital Protectionism?
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...
The challenges facing agriculture and food systems in developing countries has never been more urgent. Smallholder farmers around the world need climate resilience,...
One of the first and most important decisions that African entrepreneurs need to make when raising money is deciding what type of capital they need to accelerate...
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...
Technology is advancing rapidly, but at a pace that risks widening gaps between those who benefit and those who don’t.
Where solutions are available, they are...
Washington, DC. – For Immediate Release, April 1, 2024: Today, Elon Musk announced that he will personally fund the entire US Foreign Assistance budget, including...