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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 - 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...
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 - 5 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 - 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...
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,...
4 Technology Startup Company Funding Sources for African Entrepreneurs

4 Technology Startup Company Funding Sources for African Entrepreneurs

Published on: May 05 2025 by Wayan Vota - 17 Comments
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...
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...
Apply Now: $100,000 UNICEF Funding for Technology Solutions for Women

Apply Now: $100,000 UNICEF Funding for Technology Solutions for Women

Published on: Apr 07 2025 by Wayan Vota - 5 Comments
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...
Breaking News! Elon Musk to Fund All New USAIHA Today

Breaking News! Elon Musk to Fund All New USAIHA Today

Published on: Apr 01 2025 by Wayan Vota - 5 Comments
Washington, DC. – For Immediate Release, April 1, 2024: Today, Elon Musk announced that he will personally fund the entire US Foreign Assistance budget, including...