https://www.scidev.net/global/rss.xml/?type=topic&rssname=icts&parent=communicationICTs RSS feeds.Wed, 9 Sep 2026 01:33:26 GMTenhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/digital-tools-help-zimbabwes-hiv-migrants-stay-in-care/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/digital-tools-help-zimbabwes-hiv-migrants-stay-in-care/Zimbabwe is using telehealth and empathy-led care to reconnect deported migrants with HIV treatment. Mon, 13 Jul 2026 01:16:07 GMT+0000Michael Gwarisahttps://www.scidev.net/global/scidev-net-investigates/can-ai-stop-mass-fish-deaths-on-lake-victoria/https://www.scidev.net/global/scidev-net-investigates/can-ai-stop-mass-fish-deaths-on-lake-victoria/Kenyan fish farmers are using AI-powered alerts to dodge the die-offs that once wiped out their stock. Thu, 18 Jun 2026 05:14:56 GMT+0000Davis J. Weddihttps://www.scidev.net/global/supported-content/latin-america-taps-ai-to-boost-reproductive-well-being/https://www.scidev.net/global/supported-content/latin-america-taps-ai-to-boost-reproductive-well-being/Latin American innovators work to develop responsible AI solutions for youth and transgender communities. Mon, 8 Dec 2025 11:39:45 GMT+0000Agustín Gulmanhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/ai-careers-advisor-helps-students-find-hidden-talents/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/ai-careers-advisor-helps-students-find-hidden-talents/A locally developed AI platform is helping students in Cameroon navigate academic choices. Tue, 23 Sep 2025 11:35:32 GMT+0000Adeline Tchouakakhttps://www.scidev.net/global/supported-content/mobile-app-aims-to-bridge-ghanas-rural-healthcare-gap/https://www.scidev.net/global/supported-content/mobile-app-aims-to-bridge-ghanas-rural-healthcare-gap/Mobile health app enables rural Ghanaians to book appointments, access local language health info. Thu, 24 Jul 2025 03:24:33 GMT+0000Theodore A. Korku Mawutorhttps://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/african-govts-must-champion-inclusive-digital-growth/https://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/african-govts-must-champion-inclusive-digital-growth/As Africa leads the G20, it's time to build digital infrastructure for all to access, writes Nshuti Mbabazi. Mon, 14 Jul 2025 04:19:24 GMT+0000Nshuti Mbabazihttps://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/global-ai-development-needs-local-expertise/https://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/global-ai-development-needs-local-expertise/AI is a powerful tool for global development, but local expertise will be key to its success in low- and middle-income countries, says mathematician Daniel Andler. Fri, 14 Mar 2025 01:19:10 GMT+0000Amr Ragehhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/ai-risks-in-global-health-must-be-accounted-for-who/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/ai-risks-in-global-health-must-be-accounted-for-who/Risks such as data bias and systems errors must be mitigated for AI to fulfil potential, UN agency warns. Tue, 23 Jan 2024 01:25:36 GMT+0000Abdallah Tahahttps://www.scidev.net/global/scidev-net-investigates/data-centres-straining-water-resources-as-ai-swells/https://www.scidev.net/global/scidev-net-investigates/data-centres-straining-water-resources-as-ai-swells/A SciDev.Net investigation looks at the water consumption of data centres, increasingly located in countries lacking resources. Wed, 15 Nov 2023 04:41:13 GMT+0000Abdallah Taha, Alfred Olufemihttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/social-media-fuelling-risky-bushmeat-sales-study/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/social-media-fuelling-risky-bushmeat-sales-study/Governments should regulate bushmeat sales to protect species biodiversity and public health, a study says. Tue, 13 Jun 2023 05:29:23 GMT+0000Josfyn Ubahttps://www.scidev.net/global/supported-content/now-is-the-time-to-promote-women-award-winner/https://www.scidev.net/global/supported-content/now-is-the-time-to-promote-women-award-winner/Epidemiologist Magaly Blas says women’s perspectives are crucial. Thu, 16 Mar 2023 10:57:03 GMT+0000Daniela Lópezhttps://www.scidev.net/global/scidev-net-at-large/women-sidelined-in-agri-tech-revolution/https://www.scidev.net/global/scidev-net-at-large/women-sidelined-in-agri-tech-revolution/Digital inclusion for women in developing countries is a win for agriculture and the economy, writes Dann Okoth Fri, 18 Mar 2022 02:49:46 GMT+0000Dann Okothhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/web3-technology-puts-farmers-in-charge-of-their-data/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/web3-technology-puts-farmers-in-charge-of-their-data/Web3, the third generation of internet, could offer smallholders more control over their data, tech advocates say. Thu, 17 Mar 2022 03:18:56 GMT+0000Dann Okothhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/reliable-internet-unavailable-for-90-pct-of-poorest/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/reliable-internet-unavailable-for-90-pct-of-poorest/While access is improving, decent internet connection is lacking for most in low- and middle-income countries, report finds. Wed, 9 Mar 2022 11:15:43 GMT+0000Dann Okothhttps://www.scidev.net/global/scidev-net-investigates/students-future-on-hold-as-govts-put-malls-before-schools/https://www.scidev.net/global/scidev-net-investigates/students-future-on-hold-as-govts-put-malls-before-schools/Consensus now builds up to resume physical classes in Asia Pacific even as fears of COVID-19 outbreaks linger. Fri, 15 Oct 2021 11:31:33 GMT+0000Neena Bhandarihttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/street-level-maps-to-help-plan-for-floods-disasters/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/street-level-maps-to-help-plan-for-floods-disasters/UN University develops tool that generates street-level maps to help with disaster planning. Thu, 7 Oct 2021 05:24:33 GMT+0000Melanie Sisonhttps://www.scidev.net/global/scidev-net-at-large/press-censored-as-covid-19-pushes-events-online/https://www.scidev.net/global/scidev-net-at-large/press-censored-as-covid-19-pushes-events-online/Online press events became the norm during the pandemic but have often led to censorship, writes Joel Adriano. Thu, 22 Apr 2021 08:05:06 GMT+0000Joel Adrianohttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/slow-progress-towards-affordable-internet-for-all/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/slow-progress-towards-affordable-internet-for-all/Investment of US$ 428 billion is needed this decade to achieve universal, quality broadband access, a report says. Fri, 11 Dec 2020 06:02:04 GMT+0000Esther Nakkazihttps://www.scidev.net/global/supported-content/start-ups-ring-the-changes-in-farming-phone-tech/https://www.scidev.net/global/supported-content/start-ups-ring-the-changes-in-farming-phone-tech/Shift from donor funding crucial for Africa and Asia agriculture mobile tech. Fri, 9 Oct 2020 04:46:30 GMT+0000Laura Owingshttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/africans-charged-more-than-3-5-times-the-affordable-rate-for-mobile-data/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/africans-charged-more-than-3-5-times-the-affordable-rate-for-mobile-data/Progress towards market competition in internet provision is stalling across low- and middle-income countries, report finds. Thu, 24 Oct 2019 01:42:55 GMT+0000Gareth Willmer