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.
$100 Million USAID Opportunity for mHealth in Malawi

$100 Million USAID Opportunity for mHealth in Malawi

Published on: Jul 28 2010 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on $100 Million USAID Opportunity for mHealth in Malawi
Check out this 5-year, $100 Million RFA released by USAID, “Malawi Support for Integrated Service Delivery.” Reading this RFA I couldn’t help...
Open Innovation Studio: Social Enterprise Collaboration in Cape Town

Open Innovation Studio: Social Enterprise Collaboration in Cape Town

Published on: Jul 23 2010 by Wayan Vota - 1 Comment
In a world of increasing complexity organisations cannot afford to rely only on their own expertise and research. They need to associate, collaborate and share....
Human Capacity Puzzle Pieces in ICT4D Projects

Human Capacity Puzzle Pieces in ICT4D Projects

Published on: Jul 21 2010 by Mariel Verdi - Comments Off on Human Capacity Puzzle Pieces in ICT4D Projects
Many computer labs go unused because no one in the community sees the need to use computers and therefore they have not even learned how to use them. Yet the community...
6 Lessons ICT4D Practitioners Can Learn From PlayPumps Failure

6 Lessons ICT4D Practitioners Can Learn From PlayPumps Failure

Published on: Jul 19 2010 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on 6 Lessons ICT4D Practitioners Can Learn From PlayPumps Failure
Children playing on merry-go-rounds can pump ground water to a storage tank, and ads on that tank can pay for pump maintenance. That’s the simple idea behind...
What Kenya ICT Board Content Grants Mean to Mwananchi

What Kenya ICT Board Content Grants Mean to Mwananchi

Published on: Jul 16 2010 by Judy Wawira - Comments Off on What Kenya ICT Board Content Grants Mean to Mwananchi
Attending the Tandaa symposium in May 2010 organised by the Kenya ICT Board to enhance digital content, film and animation, I was impressed by the cue to creating...
Government ICT Seriousness Rankings: Kenya Most Serious About ICT

Government ICT Seriousness Rankings: Kenya Most Serious About ICT

Published on: Jun 30 2010 by Alex Twinomugisha - 2 Comments
When it comes to ICTs, Government’s role is to create and sustain a conducive environment through regulation and legislation. In addition, a sound government...
Is Your Mobile Phone Innovation Worth $1 Million USD?

Is Your Mobile Phone Innovation Worth $1 Million USD?

Published on: Jun 25 2010 by Wayan Vota - 1 Comment
Do you have an idea on how to change lives with mobile phones? Is it also a good business opportunity? And can it work with Nokia phones? Then submit it to Nokia’s...
Safaricom’s M-Pesa to Transfer 20% of Kenya’s GDP in 2010

Safaricom’s M-Pesa to Transfer 20% of Kenya’s GDP in 2010

Published on: Jun 23 2010 by Wayan Vota - 3 Comments
This is the bombshell that Erik Hersman tweeted about Safaricom’s mPayment system, M-Pesa. Read it and then stop to think a minute about what that means for...
Limbe Labs Seed Capital Strategy for Startup Business Success

Limbe Labs Seed Capital Strategy for Startup Business Success

Published on: Jun 21 2010 by Bill Zimmerman - Comments Off on Limbe Labs Seed Capital Strategy for Startup Business Success
It’s well known that there’s a problem with seed capital in Africa and Cameroon is no exception. We’ve spoken with many enterprising young hackers who’ve...
VC4Africa Business Plan Meetup Success in Amsterdam

VC4Africa Business Plan Meetup Success in Amsterdam

Published on: Jun 18 2010 by Ben White - 1 Comment
At Venture Capital and Private Equity in Africa (VC4Africa), an online community for investors and entrepreneurs dedicated to building business on the continent...
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