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Richard Heeks
@cddmanchester.bsky.social
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Digital development / ICT4D
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MSMEs drive jobs, innovation & livelihoods

This study shows how ICTs—from mobile phones to e-commerce—can unlock growth & poverty reduction: research.manchester.ac.uk/files/163280...

#DigitalInclusion #MSMEs #ICT4D
PhD #Scholarships for #ICT4D / #DigitalDevelopment Research at Univ. Manchester

Interested in studying a #PhD with me?

Priority topics: ICTs and mountain regions; digital inclusion; ICTs and sustainability

More details: www.cdd.manchester.ac.uk/study/postgr...
Is there an “AI Cold War” between the US & China?

Our new paper examines how this narrative took shape, and why it oversimplifies global #AI politics. We call for more inclusive, Global South-informed perspectives.

👉 stair.shox.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/STAIR/articl...

#AIColdWar #AIandSecurity
Analysing the US-China "AI Cold War" Narrative | St. Antony’s International Review
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How can ICTs empower micro, small & medium enterprises to reduce poverty?

📱💻 This paper offers a framework for ICT-driven MSME growth in developing countries: research.manchester.ac.uk/files/163280...

#ICT4D #MSMEs #PovertyReduction
📦💻 What drives e-commerce in #Ghana?

It’s not just tech—it’s trust, strategy, and smart leadership.

Watch my 3-min video to see how firms move beyond readiness in real-world ways: youtu.be/BBP9uV2-OpM

#Ecommerce #DigitalEconomy #ICT4D
Advancing e-Commerce Beyond Readiness
YouTube video by CDDManchester
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Program available for Impact First Digital Development Summit

Free one-day virtual conference on #ICT4D / digital development: www.impactfirst.com/program

Speakers on: digital health, data systems, digital government, responsible AI, and more

Weds Oct 15th; 8 AM - 1 PM EST / 13:00 to 18:00 GMT
Impact First Program
Impact First brings together iNGOs, international agencies, governments, and the private sector to engage in two days of learning, collaboration, and showcasing the latest trends across sectors within...
www.impactfirst.com
How do Ghanaian firms really adopt e-commerce beyond just “readiness”?

This short video reveals 5 key lessons from our research.

Watch now: 📽️ youtu.be/BBP9uV2-OpM

#Ecommerce #Ghana #DigitalEconomy
Advancing e-Commerce Beyond Readiness
YouTube video by CDDManchester
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Want to improve #digitaltransformation strategies in development?

📽️ This 3-min video explains how the #DX4D Scorecard helps organisations move from plans to impact

Practical, reflective, and co-produced

▶️ youtu.be/r3nuv6ECbes
The Digital Transformation for Development Scorecard
YouTube video by CDDManchester
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🎥 New 3-min video:

Get a quick overview of the DX4D Scorecard—a tool to help development organisations assess and improve digital transformation strategies

🧩 Watch now: youtu.be/r3nuv6ECbes

#ICT4D #DigitalTransformation
The Digital Transformation for Development Scorecard
YouTube video by CDDManchester
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My new blog post shares 5 lessons on how strategy, trust & leadership shape e-commerce innovation in Global South contexts.

Read it here 👉 ict4dblog.wordpress.com/2025/09/02/b...

#DigitalAfrica #eCommerce
New blog: bridging research & practice in #DX4D

Our new digital-transformation-for-development scorecard helps development orgs co-create smarter digital strategies

🔍 Read the summary + access the tool: ict4dblog.wordpress.com/2025/08/21/a...

#ICT4D
Just launched: a 3-minute video on how latecomer countries can thrive in tech industries

💡 Based on India’s software sector + Porter’s competitive advantage theory

Useful for AI, agritech, fintech & more!

📽️ Watch here: youtu.be/2zrK9Pycl8o
#ICT4D #DigitalDevelopment
How Can Global South Nations Compete in Tech Sectors?
YouTube video by CDDManchester
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We are looking for topic editors to join the team!

Help shape knowledge for sustainable mountain futures and be part of a unique, not-for-profit, community-supported scientific journal aiming for societal impact!

Find out more and apply by 24 Oct: t.ly/PAzBF

#AcademicSky #MountainsMatter
How can billions of Wikipedia pageviews reveal global knowledge divides?

🌍 Watch Knowledge Divides in the Era of Big Data to explore how open-access data uncovers patterns in access & equity: youtu.be/2sN0lYuhGzA

#BigData #OpenAccess #KnowledgeInequality #DataScience
Knowledge Divides in the Era of Big Data
YouTube video by CDDManchester
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