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Yesterday started the Trump 2.0 Administration in the USA and the new President has signed a slew of Executive Orders. These generally govern the processes of the Executive branch of government, which includes USAID. USAID...

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We’re witnessing a significant shift in how Information and Communication Technology for Development (ICT4D) is reshaping core international development sectors. I’ve observed firsthand how digital solutions...

I started ICTworks sixteen (16!) years ago to engage international development leaders to use ICT4D in their programs. This humble website is now the blog of record for a global digital development community and we’ve...

At a recent Technology Salon on USAID under Trump 2.0, one of the participants put forth an interesting question for us to consider: Could digital public infrastructure be a reason for Trump 2.0 to fully fund USAID? Sign...

Civil society groups are using mobile phones to document human rights abuses around the world. Then they use social media and online messaging to advocate for more just societies. Artificial intelligence can supercharge...

Many organizations feel overwhelmed by generative AI solutions. They know there are many GenAI solutions that can deliver social good outcomes. Generative AI can help organizations: Assess risks related to poverty, inequality,...

Healthcare supply chains are complex, interconnected systems crucial for delivering timely and effective health services. For USAID implementing partners, optimizing health supply chains in low- and middle-income countries...

Data is key to tackling some of humanity’s most pressing challenges—none more urgent than the climate crisis. As the climate continues to shift and its effects ripple through every corner of the globe, the question is...