13 Principles for Digital Transformation for Development – DX4D

13 Principles for Digital Transformation for Development – DX4D

Published on: Dec 27 2023 by Richard Heeks - 1 Comment
What good-practice principles can be drawn from the literature on digital-transformation-for-development (DX4D)? “Digital transformation” has become something of a buzz term within international development, with recent...
Apply Now: Mozilla Technology and Society Fellows

Apply Now: Mozilla Technology and Society Fellows

Published on: Dec 25 2023 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on Apply Now: Mozilla Technology and Society Fellows
In the era of ubiquitous technology, it’s essential that civil society is part of the conversation about the future of the internet and works to advance societal issues, as they converge with the digital world. Sign Up...
What Drives Public Sector Adoption of eLearning Practices?

What Drives Public Sector Adoption of eLearning Practices?

Published on: Dec 21 2023 by Guest Writer - Comments Off on What Drives Public Sector Adoption of eLearning Practices?
The adoption and utilisation of elearning in the public sector appears to be inadequately researched. A systematic review of academic research into Adoption and Utilisation of Workplace E-Learning Practices in Public Sector...
Introducing the National Artificial Intelligence Policy for Rwanda

Introducing the National Artificial Intelligence Policy for Rwanda

Published on: Dec 20 2023 by Guest Writer - 2 Comments
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to dramatically improve lives and livelihoods across the Republic of Rwanda, as well as make remarkable progress towards achievement of national development and economic objectives...
Apply Now: £250,000 Artificial Intelligence for Humanitarians Grant Fund

Apply Now: £250,000 Artificial Intelligence for Humanitarians Grant Fund

Published on: Dec 18 2023 by Wayan Vota - 4 Comments
Humanitarian aid workers have a responsibility to ensure they use artificial intelligence to capitalize on the technology’s potential to respond more effectively to ever more acute and protracted humanitarian crises, while...
ChatGPT vs. Claude as Generative AI Agricultural Extension Agents in Pakistan

ChatGPT vs. Claude as Generative AI Agricultural Extension Agents in Pakistan

Published on: Dec 14 2023 by Josh Woodard - 4 Comments
A few months ago, I was in Pakistan working with my colleagues on a rapid landscaping of AI in Agriculture. We decided to put ChatGPT (v3.5) to a simple test. We asked it “when is the best time to plant wheat in Faisalabad?”...
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...