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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?
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Published on: Jan 14 2025 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on Apply Now: $1 Million Claude AI Credits from US State Department
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...
Published on: Jan 13 2025 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on Apply Now: $30 Million Google Funding for Generative AI Solutions
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,...
Published on: Jan 10 2025 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on Data-Driven Decision-Making Optimizes Healthcare Supply Chain Performance in Uganda
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...
Published on: Jan 09 2025 by Sponsored Post - Comments Off on New Training Course: How to Leverage Data and AI For Climate Action
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...
Published on: Jan 08 2025 by Guest Writer - Comments Off on How We Can Use Independent Digital Connectivity to Close the Gender Digital Divide
The persistent gender divide in digital capabilities remains a critical barrier to inclusive economic development in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). “Engendering Digital Capabilities in Indonesia,”...
Published on: Jan 07 2025 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on How to Win USAID Request for Proposal Submission Funding in 2025
Responding to a United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Request for Proposal (RFP) is a complex, detailed process that demands thorough understanding, strategic planning, and meticulous execution. This...
Digital technologies and artificial intelligence can create impact for and with young people living in low- and middle-income countries. Especially when they prioritise the voices and actions of young people in shaping their...
The New York Times declared that the Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer is the hottest job in corporate America. Major companies are looking for leaders to help them navigate the risks and potential of artificial intelligence...
Published on: Jan 01 2025 by Guest Writer - Comments Off on 2025 Is the Year to Be Wrong in ICT4D. And That’s a Good Thing
In a discussion with a government official last week, she made a point that stuck with me. She said:
“Every time we discuss AI readiness, someone tells us to wait, or to get something else done before trying it. But...