The Rise of Digital Transportation Solutions in African Countries
Across the world, effective transport systems are integral to the growth and development of cities. However, in Africa, these systems face a few challenges which...
7 Ways Philippines Uses ICT4D Solutions in Disaster Risk Reduction, Preparedness, and Response
The Philippines is one of the most disaster-prone countries in the world, facing frequent typhoons, floods, landslides, earthquakes, volcanoes, and droughts. The...
What the Top 10 ICTworks Posts of 2021 Tell Us About Digital Development
Wow! 2021 was a great year for ICTworks.
We maintained 25,000 email subscribers all year by culling old emails as we welcomed new readers, resulting in an average...
Please Use Accurate Poverty Maps in Humanitarian Relief Programs
Many critical decisions require accurate, quantitative data on the local distribution of wealth and poverty.
Governments and non-profit organizations rely on such...
Apply Now: $17,000 Agriculture Satellite Data Machine Learning Challenge
The agricultural sector makes a substantial contribution to GDP and livelihoods across the developing world. However, regular and reliable agricultural data remains...
How Smallholder Farmers Can Use Soil Map Data for Higher Productivity
Average cocoa yields in Ghana by smallholder farmers are currently 400 kg/ha, far below their production potential of over 1,500 kg/ha. Dominant factors contributing...
We Can Create Accurate African Agriculture Statistics in 48 Months
In an African country (any of them), down comes a memo from the District Office to Local Authority. Please supply list of all farmers in your locality, adding the...
Which ICT4D Solution is Best for Your Project?
When you buy electronic hardware like mobile phones or laptops, you check reviews, comparisons, test videos, and other resources typical for consumer products. ...
We Need to Improve GIS Boundary Data Accuracy for Better Development Decisions
Administrative areas are key to how development data, and development itself, is organized, yet in many countries, simply getting lists of the current administrative...
How Do You Know When You Are Done?
Here is one of the basic questions for a mass Long Lasting Insecticidal Net distribution campaign, “How do you know when you are done?” Population data...