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.
Who are Rural ICT4E Buyers? Parent Teacher Associations, not Government

Who are Rural ICT4E Buyers? Parent Teacher Associations, not Government

Published on: Sep 13 2010 by Wayan Vota - 1 Comment
When we talk of deploying information and communication technologies in schools across Africa, most people assume the technology will be bought by the national,...
African Businesses Need Venture Capital Financing

African Businesses Need Venture Capital Financing

Published on: Sep 06 2010 by Ben White - 2 Comments
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME’s) are the backbone of most economies in Africa. Innovative and creative entrepreneurial approaches are needed to...
BizSpring Towards Innovation and Entrepreneurship

BizSpring Towards Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Published on: Sep 03 2010 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on BizSpring Towards Innovation and Entrepreneurship
African Diaspora send over $40 billion dollars in remittances every year, but is that enough to inspire innovation and entrepreneurship across the continent? Project...
ICT Companies Cashing in on Electronic Voting Initiatives

ICT Companies Cashing in on Electronic Voting Initiatives

Published on: Aug 26 2010 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on ICT Companies Cashing in on Electronic Voting Initiatives
Raila Odinga registering to vote in 4 minutes flat Regardless of their political affiliations, ICT firms should be pushing electronic voter registration and voting...
Apply Now: 2010 Legatum Africa Awards for Entrepreneurship

Apply Now: 2010 Legatum Africa Awards for Entrepreneurship

Published on: Aug 24 2010 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on Apply Now: 2010 Legatum Africa Awards for Entrepreneurship
Does your company demonstrate visionary leadership, innovation, and strong growth? Does it have revenues of between US$ 2-25 million? And does it impact the community...
ICTworks Interview with Clement Nyirenda, a Malawian ICT Blogger in Japan

ICTworks Interview with Clement Nyirenda, a Malawian ICT Blogger in Japan

Published on: Aug 20 2010 by Wayan Vota - 5 Comments
Now what could be more surprising than a Malawian blogging about ICT in his country while studying in Japan? How about the high quality of Clement Nyirenda’s...
Gordon Brown Says Africa’s Best Hope is ICT

Gordon Brown Says Africa’s Best Hope is ICT

Published on: Aug 18 2010 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on Gordon Brown Says Africa’s Best Hope is ICT
Gordon Brown walking through Kibera Slums with Raila Odinga in 2005 It is interesting to hear Gordon Brown, UK’s most recent past Prime Minister, talk about...
Find Love and Money in Online Dating for Africans

Find Love and Money in Online Dating for Africans

Published on: Aug 16 2010 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on Find Love and Money in Online Dating for Africans
Love is messy and very, very inefficient – just how many frogs to men and women have to kiss to find a Prince or Princess? This inefficiency just calls out...
5 Lessons Learned Deploying ICT in East Africa

5 Lessons Learned Deploying ICT in East Africa

Published on: Aug 09 2010 by Mariel Verdi - 2 Comments
Computer lab deployment at Luteete Secondary School in Wobulenzi, Uganda Being the first to do anything is tough. It is filled with challenges and unknowns. Thankfully,...
Development Innovation Ventures: Seed Funding for Scale from USAID

Development Innovation Ventures: Seed Funding for Scale from USAID

Published on: Aug 04 2010 by Wayan Vota - 12 Comments
USAID has just announced a very compelling program for all those who want to see scale in international development. The Development Innovation Ventures Annual...