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.
Internet Business Cultures in Africa: East + West – ICTworks Twitter Chat

Internet Business Cultures in Africa: East + West – ICTworks Twitter Chat

Published on: Apr 14 2010 by Wayan Vota - 1 Comment
Last month, we had an amazing Skype Chat on Nigerian Internet Business Opportunities – over 40 entrepreneurs and netcitizens joined in a lively debate on new...
How to Fundraise Money for Computer Labs and Internet Cafes in 3 Easy Steps

How to Fundraise Money for Computer Labs and Internet Cafes in 3 Easy Steps

Published on: Apr 12 2010 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on How to Fundraise Money for Computer Labs and Internet Cafes in 3 Easy Steps
Do you want to deploy a computer lab as part of your organization’s programs? Yet, are you lacking the cash to pay for the technology yourself? Here is a quick...
No Limits: Nigerian Internet Business is Only Beginning

No Limits: Nigerian Internet Business is Only Beginning

Published on: Apr 07 2010 by Wayan Vota - 1 Comment
On the 26th of March, I was privileged to be part of an open discussion on Nigerian Internet Business Opportunities hosted on Skype Public Chat by ICTWorks.org. Don’t...
Today! Nigerian Internet Business Opportunities: ICT4D Skype Chat

Today! Nigerian Internet Business Opportunities: ICT4D Skype Chat

Published on: Mar 26 2010 by Wayan Vota - 2 Comments
Are you interested in Internet-based business opportunities in Nigeria? Wondering what the possibilities and challenges are? And if Ghana, Kenya, or another African...
Why Open Collaboration Spaces like *iHub_ Matter

Why Open Collaboration Spaces like *iHub_ Matter

Published on: Mar 24 2010 by Guest Writer - Comments Off on Why Open Collaboration Spaces like *iHub_ Matter
Last week I attended the much anticipated iHub Nairobi launch, as well as participated in a pre-launch gathering of African tech hub pioneers (more on the latter...
#ICT4D Skype Chat: Nigerian Internet Business Opportunities

#ICT4D Skype Chat: Nigerian Internet Business Opportunities

Published on: Mar 19 2010 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on #ICT4D Skype Chat: Nigerian Internet Business Opportunities
Nigeria is the Giant of Africa, with 1/8 of its population and all the possibilities and problems that come with such size and diversity. It also should be the...
Is Kenya beating Nigeria in Internet Business Opportunities?

Is Kenya beating Nigeria in Internet Business Opportunities?

Published on: Mar 17 2010 by Oluniyi Ajao - 5 Comments
I was perplexed at The 3 Reasons Why Kenya is Beating Nigeria in Internet Business Opportunities. Could the author Wayan Vota simply be courting controversy as a...
The 3 Reasons Why Kenya is Beating Nigeria in Internet Business Opportunities

The 3 Reasons Why Kenya is Beating Nigeria in Internet Business Opportunities

Published on: Mar 15 2010 by Wayan Vota - 16 Comments
I was IM’ing with Possicon this weekend about the difference between online business opportunities in Nigeria and Kenya. We both agreed that Nigeria could...
7 Questions to Ask Before Adding ICTs to Your Development Project

7 Questions to Ask Before Adding ICTs to Your Development Project

Published on: Mar 12 2010 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on 7 Questions to Ask Before Adding ICTs to Your Development Project
When looking at integrating ICTs (Information and Communication Technology) into existing programs, or making an initiative go further or work better with ICTs,...
Write a Guest Post for ICTworks Today!

Write a Guest Post for ICTworks Today!

Published on: Mar 05 2010 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on Write a Guest Post for ICTworks Today!
What is the impact of ICT on the developing world? Will expanded Internet access bring a revolution in business revenues and social advancement? How can ICT implementers...