Practical Insights on Data Driven Development

14 Barriers to Using Open Data for Better Development Decisions

14 Barriers to Using Open Data for Better Development Decisions

Published on: Apr 03 2024 by Guest Writer - Leave a Comment
Open data became a global phenomenon slightly over a decade ago and over the years has been adopted around the world by different stakeholders on the African...
Navigating the Moral Maze of Artificial Intelligence in the Digital Age

Navigating the Moral Maze of Artificial Intelligence in the Digital Age

Published on: Jan 10 2024 by Guest Writer - Comments Off on Navigating the Moral Maze of Artificial Intelligence in the Digital Age
Imagine a future where artificial intelligence (AI) revolutionizes our lives – equitably! – a world where AI’s transformative power uplifts everyone,...
Apply Now: $15,000 Seed Grants for Your Supply Chain Research Ideas

Apply Now: $15,000 Seed Grants for Your Supply Chain Research Ideas

Published on: Sep 11 2023 by Wayan Vota - 1 Comment
Investing in health supply chain technology improves healthcare access and it’s a strategic move to build a healthier, more resilient populace that can better...
3 Advantages of a Modern Data Stack for Digital Development

3 Advantages of a Modern Data Stack for Digital Development

Published on: Aug 17 2023 by Guest Writer - 9 Comments
Managing data in the development sector can be messy. Development organizations want reliable data to assess the effectiveness of their interventions, aiming for...
An Emerging Digital for Development Paradigm for ICT4D 3.0

An Emerging Digital for Development Paradigm for ICT4D 3.0

Published on: Dec 28 2022 by Richard Heeks - 1 Comment
What has changed in the decade or so since the ideas of a new “ICT4D 2.0” phase were first mooted? New building blocks of development: digital roles, digital...
Apply Now: $200,000 for African Climate Adaptation Data Research

Apply Now: $200,000 for African Climate Adaptation Data Research

Published on: Dec 19 2022 by Wayan Vota - 1 Comment
Climate change and food security have an immutable link. Climate change has a cascading impact from agroecosystems to agricultural production, to the people and...
Apply Now: $5 Million for Innovative Climate Technology Solutions

Apply Now: $5 Million for Innovative Climate Technology Solutions

Published on: Nov 14 2022 by Wayan Vota - 2 Comments
Open data and advanced digital tools, including artificial intelligence and machine learning, are unlocking information about our planet that governments, researchers...
Apply Now: $300,000 for Data Systems to Safeguard Human Rights

Apply Now: $300,000 for Data Systems to Safeguard Human Rights

Published on: Sep 07 2022 by Wayan Vota - 1 Comment
Many nonprofit organizations have unique datasets that – alone or in combination with other data – may offer deeper insights into the needs of beneficiary groups,...
Introducing the NetHope Data Governance Toolkit

Introducing the NetHope Data Governance Toolkit

Published on: Aug 24 2022 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on Introducing the NetHope Data Governance Toolkit
Organizations are relying more and more on data analytics to help optimize their internal operations and process as well as make data driven decisions across all...
6 Ways to Start Decolonizing Data for Development Today

6 Ways to Start Decolonizing Data for Development Today

Published on: Jun 30 2022 by Guest Writer - Comments Off on 6 Ways to Start Decolonizing Data for Development Today
If you work in data for development, you have likely heard about the potential of “data for good”. You might have even attended a webinar on how taking a more...