Apply Now: $100,000 for Digital Identification Systems from World Bank
In an increasingly digital age, the lack of verifiable identification often results in exclusion from economic opportunities and a variety of social and political...
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Blockchain Use Case Failure: 43 Projects and Zero Impact Found
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New DHIS2 Community Health Information Systems Guidelines
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6 Ways Educational Technology Projects Can Improve Children’s Literacy
Families and communities have a tremendous role to play in improving educational and reading outcomes for children around the globe.
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Giving Thanks to Ten Digital Development Leaders
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