Introducing the First USAID Geospatial Strategy

Introducing the First USAID Geospatial Strategy

Published on: Dec 13 2023 by Guest Writer - 2 Comments
Geospatial technology is essential for providing evidence to shape development progress and deliver lifesaving humanitarian assistance. Since the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) was founded in 1961, geospatial...
Apply Now: €1.5 Million for African Data Governance Projects

Apply Now: €1.5 Million for African Data Governance Projects

Published on: Dec 11 2023 by Wayan Vota - 2 Comments
Digital development plays a pivotal role in accelerating inclusive and sustainable development. The integration of digital solutions can significantly reduce inequalities and empower people, particularly through the support...
5 Ways Digital Mental Health Tools Can Support Frontline Workers

5 Ways Digital Mental Health Tools Can Support Frontline Workers

Published on: Dec 06 2023 by Guest Writer - Comments Off on 5 Ways Digital Mental Health Tools Can Support Frontline Workers
Mental health is a basic human right, and a quality, coordinated mental health care system is necessary for Universal Health Coverage. Despite its critical importance to health and human flourishing, there is a massive mental...
Proven: Education and Mobile Phones Reduce HIV Infections in Women

Proven: Education and Mobile Phones Reduce HIV Infections in Women

Published on: Dec 05 2023 by Guest Writer - Comments Off on Proven: Education and Mobile Phones Reduce HIV Infections in Women
  Despite remarkable progress in the fight against HIV, the number of new infections remains unacceptably high, epidemics continue to grow in certain communities, and therefore AIDS continues to be one of the deadliest...
AI Funding Trends in Digital Health: Gates Foundation Grant Awards Analysis

AI Funding Trends in Digital Health: Gates Foundation Grant Awards Analysis

Published on: Dec 04 2023 by Guest Writer - Comments Off on AI Funding Trends in Digital Health: Gates Foundation Grant Awards Analysis
The Gates Foundation recently announced the winners of their Grand Challenge for “Catalyzing Equitable Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use.” According to the foundation’s website, the goal of the funding is to “test...
How can Digital Transformation help #ShiftThePower?

How can Digital Transformation help #ShiftThePower?

Published on: Dec 01 2023 by Matt Haikin - 6 Comments
I am Matt Haikin, an experienced ICT4D and Digital Transformation (DX) consultant.  I am looking forward to attending the Shift the Power Summit on December 5-7, in Bogota, Colombia, to explore how the Shifting the Power...
Introducing USAID ADS and AIDAR Generative AI Chatbots Powered by ChatGPT

Introducing USAID ADS and AIDAR Generative AI Chatbots Powered by ChatGPT

Published on: Nov 30 2023 by Wayan Vota - 12 Comments
OpenAI recently allowed paying ChatGPT Plus and Enterprise subscribers to create their own custom chatbots known as GPTs utilizing GPT 4, the latest Generative AI version from OpenAI. I took advantage of this opportunity...
ChatGPT vs Claude: Can FAR be Successfully Analyzed by Public Generative AI Solutions?

ChatGPT vs Claude: Can FAR be Successfully Analyzed by Public Generative AI Solutions?

Published on: Nov 29 2023 by Wayan Vota - 3 Comments
OpenAI released ChatGPT 3.0 to the world exactly one year ago and we’ve all been on a wild Generative AI ride since then. Thankfully, as loyal ICTworks readers, you’ve been on the chatbot journey since 2016 exploring...
Apply Now: $1 Million Investments for Digital Media Companies

Apply Now: $1 Million Investments for Digital Media Companies

Published on: Nov 27 2023 by Wayan Vota - 1 Comment
There are more than 7 billion people living in countries without a free press, creating an urgent need for media financing and advisory services in countries seeking to escape authoritarianism, systemic corruption, and democratic...