Practical Insights on Water

Climate Impact Is the Worst Reason to Say No to Generative AI

Climate Impact Is the Worst Reason to Say No to Generative AI

Published on: Nov 21 2024 by Wayan Vota - 8 Comments
I created a digital twin using Generative AI to test how well the technology can mimic human writing patterns. Spoiler alert: GenAI is not replacing me anytime...
Apply Now: $20,000 Climate Impact Fellowships

Apply Now: $20,000 Climate Impact Fellowships

Published on: Oct 02 2023 by Wayan Vota - 2 Comments
Addressing climate change is is a matter of environmental necessity and an opportunity to create a more sustainable, resilient, and prosperous future for all. It...
Apply Now: £250,000 Grant Funding for Digital Urban Services

Apply Now: £250,000 Grant Funding for Digital Urban Services

Published on: Jun 20 2021 by Wayan Vota - 1 Comment
 Urban resilience poses challenges to city authorities and urban service providers as two-thirds of the world’s population will live in cities by 2050, with...
Aren’t Medicine and Water More Important Than Telecommunications?

Aren’t Medicine and Water More Important Than Telecommunications?

Published on: Dec 22 2014 by Guest Writer - 2 Comments
ICT4D is a small, but growing community working on the massive challenge of bringing Internet connectivity to the world. As such, effectively conveying the meaning...
Better than “Smart Handpumps” are Empowered Handpump Users

Better than “Smart Handpumps” are Empowered Handpump Users

Published on: Jul 13 2012 by Wayan Vota - 2 Comments
Every so often, I see ICT4D projects that have way over-thought their solution, going for whiz-bang technology over simpler, human solutions. Here is an example...
Get an ICT4D Job! Interesting Opportunities in Switzerland, Jordan, Kenya, and United States

Get an ICT4D Job! Interesting Opportunities in Switzerland, Jordan, Kenya, and United States

Published on: Jan 24 2012 by Sabina Behague - Comments Off on Get an ICT4D Job! Interesting Opportunities in Switzerland, Jordan, Kenya, and United States
Medair International provides emergency relief and rehabilitation to the most vulnerable and difficult-to-reach regions in Africa and Asia in natural disasters,...