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 reasons why 300 computers for every Kenyan constituency benefits every African country

3 reasons why 300 computers for every Kenyan constituency benefits every African country

Published on: Jun 11 2010 by Wayan Vota - 1 Comment
Merry Christmas to Kenya’s ICT community! Look at the present that Honorable Uhuru Muigai Kenyatta, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Finance, and Technology...
How Kenyatta University Makes $4 Million Dollars a Year with ICT

How Kenyatta University Makes $4 Million Dollars a Year with ICT

Published on: Jun 04 2010 by Wayan Vota - 1 Comment
When we talk of information and communication technologies in education, ICT4E, we often are focused on putting technology in the hands of students. But appropriate...
Tech Hub Nigeria: Empowering Nigerian Geeks!

Tech Hub Nigeria: Empowering Nigerian Geeks!

Published on: May 28 2010 by possicon - 4 Comments
Over the years you will notice there have been various complaints about Nigeria’s tech community not being active. In fact it’s possible to write a book about...
Go AkiraChix! Empowering Women in Technology

Go AkiraChix! Empowering Women in Technology

Published on: May 26 2010 by Wayan Vota - 1 Comment
The information technology field is very male dominated. In fact, it can often feel like an all-boys club, where women are not always welcome. This disappoints...
4 Reasons to Celebrate Facebook Zero in Africa

4 Reasons to Celebrate Facebook Zero in Africa

Published on: May 24 2010 by Wayan Vota - 1 Comment
Facebook has finally launched Facebook Zero in 10 African countries (and 45 countries globally), and I say this is reason to celebrate! While Kevin Donovan worries...
DRAFT – Expédition Africaine

DRAFT – Expédition Africaine

Published on: May 24 2010 by Miriam Young - Comments Off on DRAFT – Expédition Africaine
Avec les douanes, les frais de port, les taxes inattendues, l’expédition du matériel informatique aux déstinations africaines peut ressembler à une vraie...
$4 Million Dollar Business Opportunity: Mobile Phone Music Downloads

$4 Million Dollar Business Opportunity: Mobile Phone Music Downloads

Published on: May 17 2010 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on $4 Million Dollar Business Opportunity: Mobile Phone Music Downloads
When Russel Southwood of Balancing Act, interviewed Ken Njoroge, CEO of Cellulant, on mobile phone music downloads, I was expecting a general overview of the musical...
An Interview with Josef Scarantino of African Tech Network

An Interview with Josef Scarantino of African Tech Network

Published on: May 12 2010 by Wayan Vota - 1 Comment
Recently, we caught up with Josef Scarantino who has just launched African Tech Network to strengthen African technologist in 3 primary ways: To connect technologist...
An Interview with Online Africa founder Tim Katlic

An Interview with Online Africa founder Tim Katlic

Published on: Apr 30 2010 by Wayan Vota - 1 Comment
Recently, a new website has appeared on the ICT4D scene that I found worthy: Online Africa – Tracking ICT Progress. With good content and in-depth ICT analysis,...
Today! Improving Business Opportunities in East & West Africa: #ICT4D Twitter Chat

Today! Improving Business Opportunities in East & West Africa: #ICT4D Twitter Chat

Published on: Apr 22 2010 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on Today! Improving Business Opportunities in East & West Africa: #ICT4D Twitter Chat
Building on last month’s amazing Skype Chat on Nigerian Internet Business Opportunities we’re now going to look beyond any one country, and investigate...