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Where Are the B2B Plays in African ICT Start-Ups?

Where Are the B2B Plays in African ICT Start-Ups?

Published on: Jan 13 2014 by Wayan Vota - 5 Comments
Recently, Ory Okolloh tweeted an observation I often comment on when I am talking with techies all excited about start-ups in Africa: There is a real need to focus...
What Are The Top 6 Barriers to ICT4Edu Success in Secondary Schools?

What Are The Top 6 Barriers to ICT4Edu Success in Secondary Schools?

Published on: Jan 10 2014 by Wayan Vota - 4 Comments
Go ahead, name them. Yes, count them off with your fingers. I bet you can name six in less than 60 seconds. You probably got to 16 or 26 in that time period. Bonus...
Get a Dream Job in ICT4D and Fulfill Another News Year’s Resolution

Get a Dream Job in ICT4D and Fulfill Another News Year’s Resolution

Published on: Jan 10 2014 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on Get a Dream Job in ICT4D and Fulfill Another News Year’s Resolution
Do you love your job? I mean really love your job? Or do you go to work every day because that pays the bills? Might it be time to look for a dream job? One where...
Please RSVP Now: How Can We Use Drones for Development?

Please RSVP Now: How Can We Use Drones for Development?

Published on: Jan 08 2014 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on Please RSVP Now: How Can We Use Drones for Development?
We all know the military and surveillance applications of drones, and we can dream of Amazon Prime Air, but how can unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) be used to improve...
Fulfill a News Year’s Resolution: Increase Your Professional Profile

Fulfill a News Year’s Resolution: Increase Your Professional Profile

Published on: Jan 06 2014 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on Fulfill a News Year’s Resolution: Increase Your Professional Profile
Welcome to 2014! Now that we are all back to work, its time for you to check off one of your New Year’s resolutions – increasing your professional profile...
Do You Provide Technical Assistance? Then You Just Got Competition: Mobile Money

Do You Provide Technical Assistance? Then You Just Got Competition: Mobile Money

Published on: Dec 16 2013 by Wayan Vota - 1 Comment
In reading the GiveDirectly study on cash transfers, Chris Blattman’s analysis, and the background research on both mobile money and cash transfers, I’ve...
How Can We Transform Transportation with ICT?

How Can We Transform Transportation with ICT?

Published on: Dec 12 2013 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on How Can We Transform Transportation with ICT?
  San Francisco Tech Salon: RSVP Now In the US we take detailed Google Maps for granted. Walk, bicycle, bus, or car, we are presented with options at the touch...
Women Gain When You Give Poor People Cash via Mobile Money

Women Gain When You Give Poor People Cash via Mobile Money

Published on: Dec 11 2013 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on Women Gain When You Give Poor People Cash via Mobile Money
That’s the basic question asked by GiveDirectly in their overall business model to give unconditional cash transfers to poor Kenyans via M-Pesa. Based on a...
Fail Fest DC 2013: Cathartic and Comedic

Fail Fest DC 2013: Cathartic and Comedic

Published on: Dec 09 2013 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on Fail Fest DC 2013: Cathartic and Comedic
On Thursday night, Washington DC celebrated failure in international development as a mark of leadership, innovation, and risk-taking in pushing the boundaries...
How Do Humanitarian Organizations and Local Media Communicate During Disasters?

How Do Humanitarian Organizations and Local Media Communicate During Disasters?

Published on: Nov 29 2013 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on How Do Humanitarian Organizations and Local Media Communicate During Disasters?
When disaster strikes, humanitarian aid organizations often play a pivotal role in relief efforts. Communicating with affected populations is one of the many challenges...
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