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.
How to Find a New ICT Job Online in Kenya, Nigeria, or Ghana

How to Find a New ICT Job Online in Kenya, Nigeria, or Ghana

Published on: Jan 05 2010 by Wayan Vota - 7 Comments
If you’re an expert in information and communication technologies in Kenya, Nigeria, or Ghana, and looking for a new job, where do you find employment opportunities? I...
Rose Shuman’s Open Question on Question Box

Rose Shuman’s Open Question on Question Box

Published on: Dec 23 2009 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on Rose Shuman’s Open Question on Question Box
Now that you know about YouTube Feather, its time for you to use it to learn about Question Box. Sign up for Feather and then listen to Rose Shuman of Open Mind,...
Win $250,000 for Innovative Solar Power and Customer Financing Systems

Win $250,000 for Innovative Solar Power and Customer Financing Systems

Published on: Dec 18 2009 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on Win $250,000 for Innovative Solar Power and Customer Financing Systems
Solar energy provides a clean, sustainable, and reliable electrical source. Yet solar power is expensive and in the developing world, buyers often do not have the...
3 Lessons From Failure: ICT4D Twitter Chat Synopsis

3 Lessons From Failure: ICT4D Twitter Chat Synopsis

Published on: Dec 16 2009 by Michael Downey - 2 Comments
While many practitioners and pundits in the ICT4D community agree that the field has had more than its share of failure – with some even claiming an unbroken...
Today! #ICT4D Twitter Chat – Learning From Failure

Today! #ICT4D Twitter Chat – Learning From Failure

Published on: Dec 12 2009 by Wayan Vota - 1 Comment
Don’t forget – today we’re having the December ICT4D Twitter Chat – What Have We Learned From Failure? Starting at 12-noon Eastern Time...
For Competitiveness, ICT Best Enables Other Industries

For Competitiveness, ICT Best Enables Other Industries

Published on: Dec 10 2009 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on For Competitiveness, ICT Best Enables Other Industries
Often governments have the idea that that can increase the competitiveness of their country by investing in the ICT industry as an export sector. They are enamored...
Righting Wikipedia’s African Information Imbalance

Righting Wikipedia’s African Information Imbalance

Published on: Dec 08 2009 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on Righting Wikipedia’s African Information Imbalance
It should not come as a surprise that Africa is poorly represented in Wikipedia. Most of their articles are written by people personally interested in a subject,...
December #ICT4D Twitter Chat: Learning From Failure

December #ICT4D Twitter Chat: Learning From Failure

Published on: Dec 05 2009 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on December #ICT4D Twitter Chat: Learning From Failure
For the December #ICT4D Twitter Chat, we’re looking to learn from our mistakes, find common causes, and brainstorm on how to not repeat them in the future...
ICTworks’ Facebook Social Network Strategy

ICTworks’ Facebook Social Network Strategy

Published on: Dec 02 2009 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on ICTworks’ Facebook Social Network Strategy
When we were originally thinking about the promotion strategy for ICTworks, we specifically did not want to give it a presence on Facebook. It was our opinion that...
Bringing Black Friday to Africa

Bringing Black Friday to Africa

Published on: Nov 28 2009 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on Bringing Black Friday to Africa
Black Friday is a uniquely American tradition – the day after a major holiday we all go shopping. But not just any type of shopping, Black Friday has become...