Uganda’s youthful population and rising mobile connectivity offer an unprecedented opportunity to transform service delivery and unlock inclusive growth| Globaldev Blog
Nigeria’s digital identity program is central to the country’s plans to build a robust digital economy and enable efficient public service delivery. While significant progress has been made, structural challenges remain. Without reforms that promote inclusive access and improve service delivery, the program could fall short of its goal to drive national development. Today, over The post What’s next for Nigeria’s digital ID program? appeared first on Globaldev Blog.| Globaldev Blog
The price war in Nigeria’s fuel sector is harming consumers and weakening public trust in the government, despite offering some benefits to the wider economy. This article highlights the need for reforms prioritizing price stability and equity for Nigerians. Failing to address the imbalances caused by the price war could undermine the country’s efforts to The post Nigeria’s fuel price war: the challenge of achieving equitable reform appeared first on Globaldev Blog.| Globaldev Blog
At GlobalDev we have spent half a year exploring how digitalization is revolutionizing services and connectivity around the world. This will also be the| Globaldev Blog
Digital trade is the fastest growing segment of international trade, with ICT services exports having expanded especially quickly in recent years. This article argues that while digital trade can offer an alternative path to economic development, it is also becoming increasingly concentrated within just a few countries. Policymakers seeking to leverage digital trade for development The post Economic development from digital trade: the role of ICT services exports appeared first on Globaldev B...| Globaldev Blog
The strain on our water resources is reaching alarming levels: the gap between global water supply and demand could reach nearly 40% by 2030. Demographic| Globaldev Blog
Research that matters, development that works. GlobalDev is a blog aiming to connect development research to successful policies. We make research| Globaldev Blog
Healthcare systems have changed substantially in recent years, particularly in lower-income countries. The article argues that while many nations have replaced community-led mutual aid systems with institutionalized frameworks like health insurance, it is worth re-visiting traditional approaches to service-delivery based on solidarity. Over time, many societies have changed how they manage health risks and finance The post Revisiting solidarity to build healthcare systems from the bottom up a...| Globaldev Blog
Wetlands around the world are under severe pressure from human activities and climate change, with their true richness fading from living memory. This| Globaldev Blog
Digital transformation is reshaping societies, offering immense opportunities through technologies like AI, blockchain, and IoT. Yet in Uganda—as in many developing countries—a persistent digital divide hinders access to these benefits, especially for women, rural communities, and persons with disabilities. Bridging this gap is vital for inclusive growth and sustainable development. Uganda is taking important steps The post Inclusive initiatives that bridge Uganda’s digital divide appea...| Globaldev Blog
Despite global advancements in digital infrastructure, low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) continue to face systemic barriers to effective data| Globaldev Blog