Over the last few years, there’s been a spike of interest in how unmanned aerial vehicles - UAVs or ‘drones’ - can solve some big problems in low resource settings. In this episode, we’re joined by Daniel Ronen, Founder and CEO of the British s

Getting regulators, policymakers and other stakeholders on your side

Apr 21st, 2020 17m 15s

Many countries are starting to experiment with drones for social and economic development. For those pioneering or working on these projects, getting those in charge of policy and regulation involved and on the same side is one of the most impo

Testing a pay-as-you-go bikes model in Zambia

Apr 21st, 2020 23m 17s

Pay-as-you-go bicycle models have become increasingly common in large cities, particularly in the US and Europe. Could something similar help with the huge challenge of mobility in rural and urban Zambia?In this episode, we’re joined by Wyson L

Tracking Humanitarian Aid on the Blockchain

Apr 15th, 2020 23m 10s

In my experience talking about the potential of new technologies for international development, nothing gets eyebrows raised and people talking as much as blockchain.In this episode, we’re joined by Kira Nezu, Chief Product Officer of Datarella

Finding Talent Locally to Build a 3D Printing Sector in Nepal

Apr 14th, 2020 20m 56s

Time and again, the development of technologies is led by a few global hubs and spread to the rest of the world. Can a country like Nepal grow its own 3D printing sector? How can it find and harness local talent to build and use 3D printers, an

Getting User Insights on Sexual Health

Apr 1st, 2020 19m 27s

An important part of any technology project is the human who uses it. How do we make sure that it brings joy and utility to their lives?In this episode, we’re joined by Christine and Wycliffe from Population Services International (PSI). They’r

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