A Great Open Source Race: China vs India vs the African Continent

A Great Open Source Race: China vs India vs the African Continent

Published on: Aug 19 2025 by Wayan Vota - 1 Comment
Bottom Line Up Front: China now leads the world with 2.2 million active open source software developers, while India’s 2+ million contributors already overtook Europe and the US in total numbers. African countries...
Apply Now: 4 Million CAD for African Artificial Intelligence Research

Apply Now: 4 Million CAD for African Artificial Intelligence Research

Published on: Aug 18 2025 by Wayan Vota - 1 Comment
Artificial intelligence is rapidly emerging as a transformative force in shaping new possibilities for economic development, social inclusion, and innovation in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) across Africa. Yet,...
Please RSVP Now: A Global Gathering on AI for Development and Impact

Please RSVP Now: A Global Gathering on AI for Development and Impact

Published on: Aug 14 2025 by Sponsored Post - Leave a Comment
With dramatic reductions in development and humanitarian funding landscapes, artificial intelligence is becoming a go-to solution to save time and money – and increase impact. However, not all AI is created equal,...
There Is No Such Thing as Free Technology Software Solutions

There Is No Such Thing as Free Technology Software Solutions

Published on: Aug 12 2025 by Guest Writer - Leave a Comment
The dismantling of USAID and the retreat of other bilateral donors is a major blow, and we will continue to see the ripple effects in years to come. However, this isn’t an indictment of open source software technologies...
Apply Now: $300,000 for Climate Resilience Artificial Intelligence Solutions

Apply Now: $300,000 for Climate Resilience Artificial Intelligence Solutions

Published on: Aug 11 2025 by Wayan Vota - 1 Comment
Local communities must adapt to a changing climate and build long-term resilience. This includes for example strengthening food security, enhancing health systems, and building coastal resilience in regions that are particularly...
Beyond the Buzz: What Nonprofits Really Need from Artificial Intelligence

Beyond the Buzz: What Nonprofits Really Need from Artificial Intelligence

Published on: Aug 07 2025 by Sponsored Post - Leave a Comment
AI has captured global attention and is transforming every sector of society. But what does that transformation look like for the nonprofit sector? Many existing AI skilling efforts assume technical fluency, corporate resources,...
Building Resilient Open Source Ecosystems in the Global South

Building Resilient Open Source Ecosystems in the Global South

Published on: Aug 05 2025 by Guest Writer - 1 Comment
Open source software exists in the development sector to promote equity, transparency, and local ownership particularly in contexts where proprietary alternatives are unaffordable or inappropriate. Yet, open source software...
Apply Now: €4 Million for Innovative Solutions Reducing Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence

Apply Now: €4 Million for Innovative Solutions Reducing Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence

Published on: Aug 04 2025 by Wayan Vota - Leave a Comment
Gender-based violence (GBV), linked to a patriarchal social system with millennia-old roots, is among the most widespread human rights violations. Subscribe Now to Get More Funding Alerts Over the past fifteen years, with...
A Comparative Analysis: American AI Action Plan & Hamburg Declaration on Responsible AI for the SDGs

A Comparative Analysis: American AI Action Plan & Hamburg Declaration on Responsible AI for the SDGs

Published on: Jul 31 2025 by Wayan Vota - Leave a Comment
As artificial intelligence becomes a defining technology of our time, governments and multistakeholder groups are racing to shape its future. Two major frameworks were released recently reflect starkly different visions...