ICTworks features posts on the use of information and communication technologies for development, including:
- Case studies and success stories: ICTworks highlights the impact of specific ICT4D projects or initiatives, and discusses the challenges and lessons learned from implementing them.
- Research and analysis: We delve into the latest research on digital development, discussing the results of studies or analyses and exploring the implications for practitioners and policymakers.
- Opinion pieces: Guest writers offer their perspective as experts and practitioners on a range of issues related to ICT4D, such as the role of technology in development, the challenges of implementing digital projects, or the importance of sustainability in development efforts.
- News and updates: Blog posts provide updates on the latest developments in the field, including new projects, research findings, and events.
- Practical resources and guides: We publish tips, tools, and resources for practitioners working in digital development, such as guidance on how to design and implement ICT4D projects, or how to measure the impact of digital initiatives.
Beyond the Buzz: What Nonprofits Really Need from Artificial Intelligence
AI has captured global attention and is transforming every sector of society. But what does that transformation look like for the nonprofit sector? Many existing...
A Comparative Analysis: American AI Action Plan & Hamburg Declaration on Responsible AI for the SDGs
As artificial intelligence becomes a defining technology of our time, governments and multistakeholder groups are racing to shape its future. Two major frameworks...
Rethinking Open Source in the Age of Foundational AI Models
As the global artificial intelligence community wrestles with the tension between scale and accessibility, recent work by researchers at Lelapa AI offers a compelling...
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Digital skills and technology solutions are more critical for African economies as they embrace digital transformation. Countries are positioning themselves as...
12 Reasons Why Farmers Do Not Use Mobile AgriTech Services
Researchers and practitioners who shape the digital transformation of smallholder agriculture need to better understand mobile phone-related behaviors and attitudes...
Is Digital Sovereignty Good for Digital Development or Is It Damaging Digital Protectionism?
We often champion local ownership and sustainable solutions in digital development. But when it comes to digital sovereignty, we need to take a careful look at...
Artificial Intelligence Improves Writing Skills for Brazilian Students
Artificial intelligence has the potential to support teachers in completing time-intensive, subjective tasks, such as grading essays, and to provide individualized...
We Need Guardrails to Stop the Wild West of Artificial Intelligence
In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, artificial intelligence stands as perhaps our most transformative innovation—and potentially our most...
What is Responsible AI vs. Trustworthy AI for Africans?
The shift from Responsible AI to Trustworthy AI evident in policies and practice represents an evolution in how organisations and governments conceptualise and...
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Extreme weather events, conflict, and displacement are escalating and humanitarian relief needs continue to grow, outpacing available resources. We must shift from...