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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.
Give Thanks, Give a Solar Powered Digital Library!

Give Thanks, Give a Solar Powered Digital Library!

Published on: Nov 27 2015 by Bob Marsh - 7 Comments
This week, Inveneo launched a Generosity crowdfunding campaign to deliver 15 Solar Powered Digital Libraries to Haiti. Your support can help us light up learning...
What’s Your ICT4D Cyber Threat Model?

What’s Your ICT4D Cyber Threat Model?

Published on: Nov 18 2015 by Guest Writer - 1 Comment
Threat models can make ICT4D more secure and safe to use. In computer science, “threat modeling” is the approach of playing through attacks and hacks ahead...
How Can We Fix the Facebook Safety Check Bias?

How Can We Fix the Facebook Safety Check Bias?

Published on: Nov 15 2015 by Wayan Vota - 6 Comments
In reaction to Friday’s tragedy in Paris, Facebook activated its Safety Check feature for the first time for a man-made disaster. While I am excited about...
Guess Which Communications Platform Youth Prefer Today?

Guess Which Communications Platform Youth Prefer Today?

Published on: Nov 11 2015 by Kristen Roggemann - 4 Comments
Youth are adopting new technology faster and smarter than the general population. We know this anecdotally and witness it in our daily lives as we interact with...
3 Steps to Be a Data Minimalist: Collecting Less While Learning More

3 Steps to Be a Data Minimalist: Collecting Less While Learning More

Published on: Nov 05 2015 by Guest Writer - Comments Off on 3 Steps to Be a Data Minimalist: Collecting Less While Learning More
The “Data Minimalism – How to Collect Less and Learn More” session at the MERLtech conference taught us how to collect less data. More importantly, it taught...
We Are Not Alone: Silicon Valley is Donor Driven Development Too

We Are Not Alone: Silicon Valley is Donor Driven Development Too

Published on: Oct 14 2015 by Wayan Vota - 11 Comments
WeWork, the hot co-working space that features exposed brick, shiny desks, and free beer, has two locations in my office building. Both are beautiful and I only...
Please RSVP Now: USAID Digital Development Forum India

Please RSVP Now: USAID Digital Development Forum India

Published on: Oct 11 2015 by Wayan Vota - 2 Comments
The Government of India launched the Digital India Program in 2015, with the aim to “transform the country into a digitally empowered society and knowledge economy”...
Wow! Myanmar is Going Straight to Smartphones

Wow! Myanmar is Going Straight to Smartphones

Published on: Sep 30 2015 by Wayan Vota - 15 Comments
A year ago, I predicted that Myanmar would be a smartphone only country. I saw the confluence of cheap smartphones, savvy people, and innovative mobile network...
The Sustainable Development Goals ICT Playbook

The Sustainable Development Goals ICT Playbook

Published on: Sep 28 2015 by Guest Writer - 2 Comments
The Sustainable Development Goals represent a unique opportunity for the world to work together on 17 critical measures that embody the collective aspirations of...
Throwing an ICT4D BRCK at Hard Education Problems

Throwing an ICT4D BRCK at Hard Education Problems

Published on: Sep 23 2015 by Wayan Vota - 19 Comments
Congratulations to BRCK on their launch of BRCK Education yesterday. The Kio Kit is certainly a very cool hardware solution that has key innovations for educational...