
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.
3 Reasons African Mobile Money Programs Have a $1.7 Trillion AI Problem
Mobile money is the one unambiguous success story in digital development.
In 2024, 2.1 billion registered accounts processed 108 billion transactions worth $1.68...
Surprise! You Are an Advocacy Technologist in Domestic US NGOs
We are digital development practitioners in international development. Where does that role exist in domestic nonprofits working in the USA?
A fascinating new research...
USA: 91% AI Non-Compliance Rate. What is Your Government’s Responsible AI Achievements?
When I read through the 2024 US Federal AI Use Case Inventory, I expected to find a showcase of responsible digital governance. Here was the world’s most...
Breaking News: MosquitAI Revolutionizes Malaria Prevention in LMICs
After extensive pilot deployments across sub-Saharan Africa, I can finally share what MosquitAI delivers. And why the Gates Foundation committed $41.1 million today...
UK Just Quietly Did to Aid What Trump Did Loudly. Yet Nobody is Screaming
When this USA administration dismantled USAID, people noticed. Courts intervened. Senators held hearings. Aid workers went on television. The chaos was loud, and...
India Just Proved A Better Way to Build AgriTech Solutions
How many AgriTech solutions promise to revolutionize smallholder farming with comprehensive digital advisory platforms? The formula is always the same: aspirational...
SAHI: Radical Artificial Intelligence for Health Framework from India
Many LMIC countries are releasing artificial intelligence strategies. Some of those AI strategies focus on healthcare. Most of those follow the same template: aspirational...
Stop Fighting Starlink Restrictions and Support Digital Sovereignty
I worry that the humanitarian community is on the wrong side of the Starlink debate. We bemoan Starlink bans across Africa and beyond. We treat every restriction...
Digital Sovereignty Won’t Save Us From Internet Shutdowns
The development community needs to wake up to a harsh reality: the same digital sovereignty rhetoric we’ve championed to counter American and Chinese tech...
Why India’s Digital Public Infrastructure Will Democratize AI Usage
Low- and middle-income countries often make the same mistake with every new technology wave. They chase the Silicon Valley model, throwing resources at private...











