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.
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...
Pop Quiz! What’s the Average Tenure of Ministers of Education in the Developing World?

Pop Quiz! What’s the Average Tenure of Ministers of Education in the Developing World?

Published on: Dec 08 2010 by Wayan Vota - 2 Comments
Recently, I was standing in the lobby of the Ministry of Education in Jordan. On one wall was the photograph and name of every Minister of Education that served...
The Bi-Weekly ICT4D Retrospective: Important Links for Nov 24 – Dec 7, 2010

The Bi-Weekly ICT4D Retrospective: Important Links for Nov 24 – Dec 7, 2010

Published on: Dec 07 2010 by Ritse Erumi - Comments Off on The Bi-Weekly ICT4D Retrospective: Important Links for Nov 24 – Dec 7, 2010
Welcome to the ICTworks bi-weekly ICT4D Retrospective, where we condense the last two weeks of news into a succinct list of links for your perusal. If you...
8 Elements for a Positively Brilliant ICT4D Workshop

8 Elements for a Positively Brilliant ICT4D Workshop

Published on: Nov 17 2010 by Linda Raftree - Comments Off on 8 Elements for a Positively Brilliant ICT4D Workshop
ICT4D workshop participants in Kwale stLight.options({publisher:'b9de7637-ad14-4428-a74a-3b3ba4db6282'}); Recently I was in Kwale, at a Plan Kenya hosted workshop...
eHealth Points to scale across 5 northern Indian states – mHealth Summit 2010 Announcement

eHealth Points to scale across 5 northern Indian states – mHealth Summit 2010 Announcement

Published on: Nov 09 2010 by Chloe Feinberg - Comments Off on eHealth Points to scale across 5 northern Indian states – mHealth Summit 2010 Announcement
Healthpoint Services is the first scalable integration of telemedicine, clean water, diagnostics and a robust generic pharmacy. The e Health Point integrated solution...
Interact with SMS Demo and Live Debate at mHealth Summit 2010

Interact with SMS Demo and Live Debate at mHealth Summit 2010

Published on: Nov 09 2010 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on Interact with SMS Demo and Live Debate at mHealth Summit 2010
At mHealth Summit 2010, Inveneo is running a live conference SMS system where you can participate in both an SMS Demo and Live Debate from anywhere in the world. ...
Get Your Project Funded at mHealth Summit 2010

Get Your Project Funded at mHealth Summit 2010

Published on: Nov 08 2010 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on Get Your Project Funded at mHealth Summit 2010
Do you have a promising mHealth program that needs key funding to start or scale?  Would you want face time with decision makers at organizations that are looking...
Introducing the VC4Africa Matchmaking Business Plan Cruncher

Introducing the VC4Africa Matchmaking Business Plan Cruncher

Published on: Nov 04 2010 by Ben White - Comments Off on Introducing the VC4Africa Matchmaking Business Plan Cruncher
Ever go to a website where you had to spend 3-4 hours uploading your business plan? And maybe then you never heard from a real person again? There is probably nothing...
ICT4D advice for technologists, corporations, and development organizations from Plan Kwale

ICT4D advice for technologists, corporations, and development organizations from Plan Kwale

Published on: Nov 03 2010 by Linda Raftree - Comments Off on ICT4D advice for technologists, corporations, and development organizations from Plan Kwale
Salim Mvurya, Plan Kwale’s District Area Manager As I mentioned in my previous post, Plan’s Kwale District office in Kenya has been a role model for Plan...