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.
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...
10 Fingerprints: Data Overkill in Nigeria’s Voter Election Registration Process

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,...
The Status of Google Baraza Three Months Later

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...
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...