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Published on: Jun 13 2018 by Guest Writer - Comments Off on Introducing 4PBot: A Facebook Chatbot for 4 Million Philippine Households
The Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps for short), is the Philippines national social welfare program, which gives financial assistance to households who are deemed the ‘poorest of the poor’.
The 4Ps is...
In Mozambique, approximately 4 million farm units are responsible for around 95% of national agricultural production, cultivating an average of 1.5 hectares/family. Smallholder farmers are responsible for ensuring good...
At a recent gathering in Houston, I spoke with a guy who told me his company is looking for a data unicorn. The term encapsulates what an ideal data scientist is: a coder, a statistician, a communicator, a fundraiser, a...
Published on: Jun 06 2018 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on 9 Lessons Learned From Failed AgriTech Interventions in African Countries
The potential for ICTs in agricultural development is almost endless and numerous applications are being developed and deployed. However, whilst everyone would like to share their success stories, very few have the confidence...
Published on: Jun 04 2018 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on Don’t Miss These Exciting Sessions: Register Now for ICTforAg 2018!
Blockchain, drones, data-driven precision agriculture – the ICTforAg conference has revolved around major breakthroughs and evolving trends in agriculture and technology since its founding in 2015. We know the loudest...
A blockchain is basically a special kind of database. They are inherently inefficient compared to a traditional database, but that is viewed as a sacrifice to gain security, transparency, censorship resistance, and even...
Published on: May 30 2018 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on What is Our Role in Protecting Farmer Data Privacy and Security?
In value chains with high levels of competition, agribusiness field agents and other buyers often collect a wide range of information on farmers. For example, new research from GSMA mAgi on farmer digital identities in Sri...
The Balinese Cultural Agency estimates that less than a fourth of Balinese can still speak the Balinese language. Worldwide it is believed that “by the end of this century, in the next 85 years, we will lose 3500 languages...
Published on: May 24 2018 by Guest Writer - Comments Off on We Need Digital Sanctuaries for Development in the USA Too
Humanitarian data practices and the risks associated with them for the most vulnerable are not a topic only relevant to discuss when operating in conflict areas and in the Global South. When migrants and refugees find their...
Published on: May 23 2018 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on Apply Now: 2018 USAID Digital Development Awards
USAID is pleased to announce the 2018 Digital Development Awards call for applications.
The Digis recognize USAID projects and activities that embrace best practices in the application and utilization of digital technologies...
