Applying US Blueprint for an AI Bill of Rights to African Countries

Applying US Blueprint for an AI Bill of Rights to African Countries

Published on: Dec 08 2022 by Guest Writer - Comments Off on Applying US Blueprint for an AI Bill of Rights to African Countries
Regulation of artificial intelligence is the need of the hour. The release of The Blueprint for An AI Bill of Rights (AIBoR) by the US White House Office of Science and Technology Policy is fitting. The Blueprint adds to...
FCDO Funding for Digital Development Programs to Improve Aid

FCDO Funding for Digital Development Programs to Improve Aid

Published on: Dec 07 2022 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on FCDO Funding for Digital Development Programs to Improve Aid
The past decade has seen the United Kingdom’s government continue to evolve its strategy of “doing development in a digital world” from a sectoral lens towards a more holistic and comprehensive approach. The FCDO (Foreign,...
We Need to Invest $2.5 Billion Per Year in Digital Health for LMICs

We Need to Invest $2.5 Billion Per Year in Digital Health for LMICs

Published on: Dec 06 2022 by Guest Writer - 1 Comment
The world’s health systems are changing rapidly, driven by the introduction of digital technologies, artificial intelligence, and the use of large data sets. The digital transformation has the potential to expand access...
Apply Now: TechGirls Interactive Technology and Computer Camp

Apply Now: TechGirls Interactive Technology and Computer Camp

Published on: Dec 05 2022 by Wayan Vota - 6 Comments
The global gender gap in technology is sadly very persistent. Women and girls are underrepresented in technology ownership, digital literacy, and STEM skills of all types. Hence, we should celebrate and promote every program...
5 Successful USAID Digital Health Solutions for HIV Patients

5 Successful USAID Digital Health Solutions for HIV Patients

Published on: Dec 02 2022 by Bertie Heliograf - Comments Off on 5 Successful USAID Digital Health Solutions for HIV Patients
  According to the USAID Development Experience Clearinghouse, a website that provides access to USAID’s project records and publications, there are various types of technology that can be used to improve healthcare...
5 Reasons to Use Mobile-Social Learning with Healthcare Workers

5 Reasons to Use Mobile-Social Learning with Healthcare Workers

Published on: Dec 01 2022 by Guest Writer - Comments Off on 5 Reasons to Use Mobile-Social Learning with Healthcare Workers
Digital technology can increase access to continuing professional development (CPD) for health care workers by providing educational content virtually, while enabling virtual peer-to-peer and mentor interaction for enhanced...
Which Digital Health Tools Are We Using to Tackle COVID-19?

Which Digital Health Tools Are We Using to Tackle COVID-19?

Published on: Nov 30 2022 by Guest Writer - Comments Off on Which Digital Health Tools Are We Using to Tackle COVID-19?
Since the earliest days of the COVID-19 pandemic, national and local governments have turned to digital technologies to help their citizens, health care providers, and policymakers navigate a quickly changing landscape of...
Apply Now: $60,000 for Women Social Impact ICT Entrepreneurs

Apply Now: $60,000 for Women Social Impact ICT Entrepreneurs

Published on: Nov 28 2022 by Wayan Vota - 6 Comments
The latest researches shows that investors are hesitant to invest in businesses founded by women. Talented women specialists are often told that a career in technology isn’t for them.  Despite all obstacles, women IT...
Twitter is Dying. Join Us on Mastodon for Lively ICT4D Discussions

Twitter is Dying. Join Us on Mastodon for Lively ICT4D Discussions

Published on: Nov 25 2022 by Wayan Vota - 6 Comments
Two years ago, I noted that ICT4D discussions were dead on Twitter. That was very disappointing. The conversations and debates on Twitter from 2008 to around 2014 were instrumental in creating an ICT4D community and culture....