ICT4D Updates
What are the digital development trends and drivers in Burkina Faso?
CRS is organizing its second ICT4D Conference in Ouagadougou on June 9 and 10, 2022, to explore how digital innovations can support the successful implementation of humanitarian projects and programs in a context of insecurity. About one hundred actors from different backgrounds and sectors will come together to exchange of ICT4D applications in Burkina Faso, […]
3 key takeaways from the ICT4D for Malaria Elimination conference
As we are reflecting on the first ICT4D for Malaria Elimination conference, here are three takeaways that you can apply to your everyday work. Technology is only as good as the people who operate it. In this light, there is a high need for the digital empowerment of governments and community health workers (CHWs). Governments […]
Shifting Responsibilities for Digital Skill Development
Shifting Responsibilities for Digital Skill Development Inspired by the recent webinar on digital skills for a global workforce, we’d like to explore if and how responsibilities for digital skill development are changing in the NGO space! Programing at a distance and the increased use of digital solutions during the pandemic have created an even stronger […]
13 Lessons Learned to Consider for your Malaria Programming
13 Expert Lessons Learned & Trends to Consider for your Organization’s Malaria & Health Programming Weren’t able to attend the recent webinar on digital tech to support the global malaria response? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! Digital technology is offering cost-effective ways to help address complex health challenges like malaria – whether reaching or […]
Reflections on Data Responsibility, Partnership, and Cash & Voucher Assistance
Earlier this year, CaLP, the ICT4D Conference, and the Grand Bargain Cash and Risk sub-workstream brought together humanitarian practitioners for a lively discussion on data protection challenges in the cash and voucher assistance (CVA) space. The main objectives of the webinar were to introduce and get acquainted with CaLP’s newly minted “Data Responsibility Toolkit: A […]
How are we moving the dial on digital diversity, equity and inclusion?
Tune into our new podcast series on digital diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and learn in short interviews about: The current landscape and collective/ individual opportunities to realize DEI in the ICT4D and digital development sector. Global examples of good DEI practices and governance. Innovations that assist in reducing the digital gap, while addressing ethical […]
Be Collaborative
Be Collaborative: Time is up for just talking the talk Being collaborative means sharing information, insights, strategies and resources across projects, organizations and sectors, leading to increased efficiency and impact (DIAL). This Principle for Digital Development brings all the others together in practice, but how should digital development experts apply the Be Collaborative Digital Principle […]
Addressing Race & Inclusion in ICT4D
Ronda dives into how the gap in digital literacy could be addressed and who should take responsibility. Overall, bridging the digital literacy gap is not just about capacity building and tech innovation, but more of a structural, organizational, and behavioral change that must take place. On the topic of increased focus on diversity, equity and […]
ICYMI: Access the Recordings of our ICT4D Partnerships Conference
The ICT4D Partnerships Conference took place on January 12 with 1000+ global actors involved in digital development and humanitarian response collaborations. Access the session recordings and conference materials via our online agenda 15 conference sessions and 12 networking discussions offered insights on Strengthening cross-sector partnerships in times of physical distancing First-hand advice on responsible […]
End of Year Review from ICT4D Conference
Thank you for your support during 2020 This year has been difficult for many, and I hope that you are coping as best as possible in the circumstances. Unfortunately, we had to postpone the planned 12th ICT4D Conference in Abuja, Nigeria. And sadly there will not be an ICT4D Conference in April/May 2021 either. We […]