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.
Social Networking for the Global South: February #ICT4D Twitter Chat Wrap-Up

Social Networking for the Global South: February #ICT4D Twitter Chat Wrap-Up

Published on: Mar 03 2010 by Michael Downey - Comments Off on Social Networking for the Global South: February #ICT4D Twitter Chat Wrap-Up
Without a doubt, social networking has changed the technology landscape in places like Europe and the United States. But what is the role of this technology in the...
Today! #ICT4D Twitter Chat: How Can Social Networking Increase ICT4D?

Today! #ICT4D Twitter Chat: How Can Social Networking Increase ICT4D?

Published on: Feb 26 2010 by Wayan Vota - 1 Comment
Don’t forget that we’re having a Twitter Chat today. We want to explore the impact of social networking technologies on businesses and communities in...
Tapping the Nigerian Internet Market Goldmine

Tapping the Nigerian Internet Market Goldmine

Published on: Feb 24 2010 by Wayan Vota - 6 Comments
Nigeria is a country of over 150 million people, located in sub-Saharan Africa and one of the fasted growing telecom market in the world. Let’s me take you through...
Facebook Zero: Web Chang’aa for Africa

Facebook Zero: Web Chang’aa for Africa

Published on: Feb 22 2010 by Wayan Vota - 1 Comment
As we’ve already discussed, Facebook is driving ICT adoption in Africa. Just look at the amazing statistic that Moses Kemibaro found: 2 million Kenyans are...
How Can Social Networking Increase ICT Usage? February #ICT4D Twitter Chat

How Can Social Networking Increase ICT Usage? February #ICT4D Twitter Chat

Published on: Feb 19 2010 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on How Can Social Networking Increase ICT Usage? February #ICT4D Twitter Chat
Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn – these social networking technologies are driving ICT adoption worldwide. They’re also increasing revenues and...
Understated Revolution in African Venture Capital

Understated Revolution in African Venture Capital

Published on: Feb 17 2010 by Wayan Vota - 1 Comment
The entrepreneurs, business angels and venture capitalists behind the start-ups of the last 2 decades are still looking for the “next big thing” to bet...
Africa’s ICT Trends and Countries to Watch in 2010

Africa’s ICT Trends and Countries to Watch in 2010

Published on: Feb 10 2010 by Wayan Vota - 3 Comments
It’s that time of the year when any expert worth their salt makes some predictions for the New Year. I too couldn’t resist a peek into my crystal ball and here...
Where Are Nigeria’s ICT Venture Capitalists?

Where Are Nigeria’s ICT Venture Capitalists?

Published on: Feb 08 2010 by Wayan Vota - 2 Comments
I hear much talk about how the Nigerian information and communication technology industry is the 2nd largest industry in Nigeria, right behind Oil and Gas, but I...
How to Ship Computer Technology Equipment to Africa

How to Ship Computer Technology Equipment to Africa

Published on: Feb 01 2010 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on How to Ship Computer Technology Equipment to Africa
If you want to send computers or other technology hardware to Africa, how do you do it? You can’t just walk down the to Post Office and put a stamp on the...
How Can ICT4D Work with Local Governments? A Twitter Chat Synopsis

How Can ICT4D Work with Local Governments? A Twitter Chat Synopsis

Published on: Jan 25 2010 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on How Can ICT4D Work with Local Governments? A Twitter Chat Synopsis
Last Friday, the third monthly #ICT4D Twitter Chat brought together 30 of the field’s thought leaders (follow them all) to focus on and discuss ways that ICT4D...