Practical Insights on Business for ICT4D Projects

What are Business Ideas for ICT4D Solutions?

Information and Communication Technology for Development (ICT4D) support and enable sustainable economic and social development in developing countries. There are many potential business ideas for ICT4D solutions, including:

  • Mobile health services: Developing mobile applications or platforms that provide health information and services, such as telemedicine, disease tracking, and medical appointment scheduling, in areas with limited access to healthcare.
  • Agricultural technology: Developing technologies such as precision agriculture systems, irrigation systems, and weather monitoring systems to improve the efficiency and productivity of small-scale farms.
  • Educational technology: Developing educational platforms, such as e-learning platforms or mobile apps, to provide access to education in remote or underserved areas.
  • Renewable energy solutions: Developing technologies such as solar panels or wind turbines to provide clean, affordable energy in areas without access to traditional electricity.
  • Digital financial services: Developing technologies such as mobile banking or digital payment systems to provide financial services to underserved communities.
  • Disaster response and management technologies: Developing technologies such as early warning systems or communication platforms to assist with disaster response and management efforts in developing countries.
  • Water and sanitation technologies: Developing technologies such as water purification systems or improved sanitation systems to address water and sanitation challenges in developing countries.
ICTWorks Interview: Ritse Erumi, an African Technologist in the Diaspora

ICTWorks Interview: Ritse Erumi, an African Technologist in the Diaspora

Published on: Feb 04 2011 by Wayan Vota - 1 Comment
var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true}; T. Ritse Erumi is an ICT professional interested in technology and international development. She writes...
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Best Practices in Incorporating ICT into Proposals for Funding

Published on: Feb 02 2011 by Linda Raftree - Comments Off on Best Practices in Incorporating ICT into Proposals for Funding
At the Technology Salon on “How to Incorporate ICT into Proposals“, we discussed some of the challenges and solutions for proposal writers when they...
$10 Million USAID Opportunity for Global Development Alliances

$10 Million USAID Opportunity for Global Development Alliances

Published on: Jan 24 2011 by Wayan Vota - 1 Comment
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has just released a $10,000,000 Annual Program Statement (APS) for Global Development Alliances (GDAs). Through...
Video: Michael Joseph on his decade as Safaricom CEO

Video: Michael Joseph on his decade as Safaricom CEO

Published on: Jan 21 2011 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on Video: Michael Joseph on his decade as Safaricom CEO
Moses Kemibaro made an amazing video of Safaricom’s departing CEO, Michael Joseph, who spoke for about 2 hours at iHub on his wildly successful and “peculiar”...
Using Technology Strategically for ICT Enabled Development

Using Technology Strategically for ICT Enabled Development

Published on: Jan 19 2011 by Linda Raftree - Comments Off on Using Technology Strategically for ICT Enabled Development
Plan released a new report called ICT Enabled Development: Using ICT strategically to support Plan’s work. The report is part of an on-going process by Plan...
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10 Fingerprints: Data Overkill in Nigeria’s Voter Election Registration Process

Published on: Jan 17 2011 by Wayan Vota - 2 Comments
In the excitement leading up to April’s presidential election in Nigeria, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) may have gotten a little carried...
The Root Cause of Technology Issues in Nigeria’s Electronic Voter Registration Process

The Root Cause of Technology Issues in Nigeria’s Electronic Voter Registration Process

Published on: Jan 16 2011 by Wayan Vota - 5 Comments
var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true}; Nigerians are excited for the presidential election on April 9th. It is shaping up to be an interesting race,...
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The Status of Google Baraza Three Months Later

Published on: Jan 14 2011 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on The Status of Google Baraza Three Months Later
Last October, Google launched Baraza to make the Internet more locally relevant in Africa and bring more people online. Google says: A large number of questions...
ICT4D Twitter Chat on Friday: Distance Learning Options for ICT4D Practitioners

ICT4D Twitter Chat on Friday: Distance Learning Options for ICT4D Practitioners

Published on: Jan 12 2011 by Linda Raftree - Comments Off on ICT4D Twitter Chat on Friday: Distance Learning Options for ICT4D Practitioners
stLight.options({publisher:'b9de7637-ad14-4428-a74a-3b3ba4db6282'}); A little more than a month ago, I wrote a post asking ‘Where is the ICT4D distance learning.’...
2011 Prediction: The Year to ARM Yourself with Tablets and Apps

2011 Prediction: The Year to ARM Yourself with Tablets and Apps

Published on: Jan 10 2011 by Wayan Vota - 2 Comments
As you may have noticed, I’ve been compiling 2011 technology predictions on the ICTworks Network, looking for trends and ideas that would shape our industry...
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