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.
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...
Apply Now: $150,000 for Your Humanitarian Technology Innovation
Extreme weather events, conflict, and displacement are escalating and humanitarian relief needs continue to grow, outpacing available resources. We must shift from...
Can Artificial Intelligence Improve Digital Public Infrastructure Solutions?
Technology can transform our ability to help those in need. The convergence of artificial intelligence and digital public infrastructure (DPI) represents one of...
You Need to Hire an Experienced Digital Product Owner Now
Many international NGOs still struggle to scale digital products and services.
Whether INGOs are building from scratch, building on top of existing solutions or...
How African Governments Can Create Effective Artificial Intelligence Policies
As artificial intelligence technologies rapidly advance globally, African governments are beginning to develop national AI strategies and policies. However, they...
Mobile Broadband Internet Access is Proven to Reduce Poverty – Again!
A few years ago, MIT, Georgetown, and the GSMA proved that mobile money can lift women out of poverty. Then we learned that mobile broadband Internet access reduces...
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