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.
Why would you use a .ng domain name for your website?

Why would you use a .ng domain name for your website?

Published on: Jan 07 2011 by Oluniyi Ajao - 4 Comments
.ng is the country-code Top Level Domain (cc-TLD) for Nigeria. In plain English, it is Nigeria’s domain name system that identifies websites related to Nigeria....
Top 7 Reasons Why Most ICT4D Projects Fail

Top 7 Reasons Why Most ICT4D Projects Fail

Published on: Jan 05 2011 by Wayan Vota - 2 Comments
Dr. Clint Rogers interviewed faculty and professionals around Africa for why they feel most information and communications for development (ICT4D) projects fail....
Who is Who in ICT4D in Ghana, West Africa?

Who is Who in ICT4D in Ghana, West Africa?

Published on: Jan 03 2011 by Tsega Belachew - 2 Comments
I am an Ethiopian that has not been back in Africa in 4 years and so I am counting down to my very first trip to Ghana and I am excited. Ghana is arguably one of...
ICT4Social Enterprise Business Plan Competition Finalists

ICT4Social Enterprise Business Plan Competition Finalists

Published on: Dec 30 2010 by Eric Blantz - Comments Off on ICT4Social Enterprise Business Plan Competition Finalists
A few weeks back I had the privilege of serving as one of 4 judges for the business plan competition that is the culmination of Assistant Professor Tapan Parikh’s...
5 Ways ICT Can Support the Millennium Development Goals

5 Ways ICT Can Support the Millennium Development Goals

Published on: Dec 27 2010 by Linda Raftree - Comments Off on 5 Ways ICT Can Support the Millennium Development Goals
I’ve been putting together my thoughts around girls, child rights, information and communication technologies and the Millennium Development Goals. The angle...
My Favorite World Summit Youth Award eContent Winner: Anti HIVirus

My Favorite World Summit Youth Award eContent Winner: Anti HIVirus

Published on: Dec 22 2010 by Nkemdilim Uwaje - 2 Comments
The World Summit Youth Award (WSYA) – selects and promotes best practice in e-Content and technological creativity, demonstrates young people’s potential...
Are 90% of Nigerian Primary School Teachers Computer Illiterate?!

Are 90% of Nigerian Primary School Teachers Computer Illiterate?!

Published on: Dec 20 2010 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on Are 90% of Nigerian Primary School Teachers Computer Illiterate?!
The Daily Trust reports that the chairperson of World Federation of Engineering Organisation (WFEO) and Women Engineers (WIE), Engineer Mrs Joama O. Maduka, said...
ICT4Drinks – the Happy Hour for technology and development professionals in DC, SF, NYC, and SEA

ICT4Drinks – the Happy Hour for technology and development professionals in DC, SF, NYC, and SEA

Published on: Dec 16 2010 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on ICT4Drinks – the Happy Hour for technology and development professionals in DC, SF, NYC, and SEA
Are you a technology or development professional who would love to converse with your peers in an informal, after-hours setting? Would you be in New York City,...
3-step framework to integrate ICTs into development

3-step framework to integrate ICTs into development

Published on: Dec 13 2010 by Linda Raftree - Comments Off on 3-step framework to integrate ICTs into development
Editing video to promote social change Building on my panel discussion around ICT and Millennium Development Goals, my perspective is less from a top down, big...
Is Computer Village Ikeja Dying?

Is Computer Village Ikeja Dying?

Published on: Dec 10 2010 by Wayan Vota - 2 Comments
Ah the fabled Computer Village in Ikeja, Lagos – the Silicon Valley of West Africa. Messy, unregulated, and wild, it was the digital mother that created...