Practical Insights on Digital Technology

How to Ensure Digital Transformation Does No Harm in Humanitarian Response

How to Ensure Digital Transformation Does No Harm in Humanitarian Response

Published on: Jul 17 2024 by Guest Writer - 1 Comment
The digital transformation of humanitarian response has been hailed as a sign of improvement and modernization that was long overdue in a sector often accused of...
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,...
Does China Have an African Technology Company Strategy?

Does China Have an African Technology Company Strategy?

Published on: Oct 26 2023 by Guest Writer - Comments Off on Does China Have an African Technology Company Strategy?
Strides taken by Chinese national champions undertaking extraction and infrastructure projects in Africa are not short of the media spotlight and scholarly scrutiny. When...
Lessons Learned from China’s Crackdown on Big Tech Companies

Lessons Learned from China’s Crackdown on Big Tech Companies

Published on: Jun 15 2023 by Richard Heeks - 1 Comment
China’s digital economy can be categorised into three phases: A more open phase starting in the 20th century that encouraged foreign investment and collaboration; A...
Debate: Can ICT4D Improve International Development Programs?

Debate: Can ICT4D Improve International Development Programs?

Published on: Feb 07 2023 by Nadia Andrada - Comments Off on Debate: Can ICT4D Improve International Development Programs?
I recently had an interesting debate on the using of information and communication technology (ICT4D) in international development programs with my university professor. ...
USAID How To Guide: Using the Digital Principles in Project Design

USAID How To Guide: Using the Digital Principles in Project Design

Published on: Jan 18 2023 by Wayan Vota - 1 Comment
USAID design teams should be integrating the Principles for Digital Development into their project and activity design processes. The Digital Principles provide...
6 Themes in Digital Rights and Climate & Environmental Justice

6 Themes in Digital Rights and Climate & Environmental Justice

Published on: Oct 12 2022 by Guest Writer - Comments Off on 6 Themes in Digital Rights and Climate & Environmental Justice
As the effects of the ongoing climate emergency amplify, the fight for environmental & climate justice has become more crucial than ever. While technology is...
Apply Now: $25,000 for Your Technology Nonprofit Startup

Apply Now: $25,000 for Your Technology Nonprofit Startup

Published on: Sep 19 2022 by Wayan Vota - 3 Comments
Technology nonprofits look like typical tech startups—they build tech products—and have selected a nonprofit structure because they are building for impact...
The Future of International Development Programmes in the Digital Age

The Future of International Development Programmes in the Digital Age

Published on: Sep 01 2021 by Guest Writer - 5 Comments
In January 2021, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH conducted a series of interviews as part of a strategic foresight project....
Apply Now: €2.7 Million West African Digital Agriculture Innovations Grants

Apply Now: €2.7 Million West African Digital Agriculture Innovations Grants

Published on: Jun 21 2021 by Wayan Vota - 11 Comments
West African countries face key climate change challenges, including sustainable use and management of biodiversity, and responsible production and consumption...