Wayan Vota

Governments are passing regulations that require companies to store certain data on servers located within national borders. These data localization laws are restricting global data flows in an effort to increase digital sovereignty.

USAID implementing partners can use many tools to fight the HIV/AIDS epidemic. New research shows marked improvement in health outcomes when organizations focus on two related aspects of digital development:

photo by Wayan Vota "Dear PoPville, Wondering if the PoPulace can weigh in on the best car detailing that comes to you? I’ll take recs on shops where you bring your car in too though, as a backup."

If you believe the GenAI hype, then you should not be surprised by the viral New York Time article, A.I. Chatbots Defeated Doctors at Diagnosing Illness, where doctors who were given ChatGPT access along with conventional resources did only slightly better than doctors who did not have access to the bot. But ChatGPT alone outperformed the doctors.

With over 4 billion people (71% of whom are 15-24 year olds) and 1 in 3 children with Internet access, children’s lives are being shaped behind a screen. Digital technology provides children and young people with wider access to information, culture, communication, and entertainment.

USAID prioritizes locally led development with 8 procurement initiatives that require new funding strategies and business development skills

53 published documents with guidance on the ethical and responsible use of AI, data, or digital technology in humanitarian contexts.

US State Department $3 million for program protecting Internet Freedom and strengthen democratic institutions with civil society organizations

Recent research found surprisingly little change in foreign assistance processes over the last 25 years, regardless of the Administration or its political affiliation. That history is poised to change.

WiDEF seeks Indian entities that scale solutions significantly enhancing digital inclusion of women, improving livelihoods, economic security