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.
The Bi-Weekly ICT4D Retrospective: Important Links for Sept 15-28, 2010

The Bi-Weekly ICT4D Retrospective: Important Links for Sept 15-28, 2010

Published on: Sep 28 2010 by Ritse Erumi - Comments Off on The Bi-Weekly ICT4D Retrospective: Important Links for Sept 15-28, 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...
Your Call to Action: Be an African ICT Entrepreneur!

Your Call to Action: Be an African ICT Entrepreneur!

Published on: Sep 27 2010 by Kenneth Omeruo - Comments Off on Your Call to Action: Be an African ICT Entrepreneur!
Being your own boss is the best job you can get because what you do and how you do it in your business is all up to you. Interested in starting your own Information...
#m4D – The Official Twitter Hashtag for Using Mobile Phones for Development

#m4D – The Official Twitter Hashtag for Using Mobile Phones for Development

Published on: Sep 24 2010 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on #m4D – The Official Twitter Hashtag for Using Mobile Phones for Development
On the Twitter social network, people use hashtags, the “#” symbol followed by letters and numbers or a word to signify a Tweet in relation to a specific...
Which African Country Leads in ICT Expenditures? The Answer will Surprise You!

Which African Country Leads in ICT Expenditures? The Answer will Surprise You!

Published on: Sep 22 2010 by Wayan Vota - 5 Comments
The World Bank’s Open Data initiative is intended to provide unfettered access to the World Bank’s data catalog, including databases, pre-formatted tables...
ICT is a Function of Education across East Africa

ICT is a Function of Education across East Africa

Published on: Sep 17 2010 by Thad Kerosky - Comments Off on ICT is a Function of Education across East Africa
To an outsider, it can seem slightly incongruous that Kenya, Uganda, and small Rwanda have taken leading roles in leveraging mobile and internet technologies for...
ICT4D, Innovation, and Millennium Development Goals

ICT4D, Innovation, and Millennium Development Goals

Published on: Sep 15 2010 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on ICT4D, Innovation, and Millennium Development Goals
The UN Week Digital Media Lounge will be highlighting new approaches that are tackling Millennium Development Goal challenges. Innovative information and communication...
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...