Blockchain goes beyond cryptocurrencies: Any unit of value can be transacted on them. They’re a much-hyped ‘disruptive’ technology, but what potential do they have for international development?
Cryptocurrencies have long been shrouded in controversy and deemed too risky for nonprofit organizations to touch, until recently, when many have come round to their benefits and started accepting cryptocurrencies as donations. But what potential is there for cryptocurrencies in development?
A look at whether digital localization – meaning the processing and storage of data within the borders of a country – can be used to tackle data colonization.
In 2015, at the height of the European migrant crisis, images of refugees using smartphones and taking selfies circulating online caused a backlash among Westerners who were anti-immigration. However, smartphones are a vital tool throughout the refugee experience. Here are eight ways smartphones are used by refugees, from before they leave home to their resettlement in the host community.
In 2013, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced a new project that aimed to increase access to the internet in the developing world. But when it comes to data justice, can a project owned by a company ever be neutral?
Examining the costs and benefits of the use of ICT4D during the global COVID-19 pandemic.
