Tshewang’s blog

Challenges of ICT4D  Struggles faced in ICT4D Many initiatives in ICT4D run into trouble due to the lack of funding and other resources which prevents them from being successful.  The problem of pilotitis means that projects are launched, but rarely adopted and soon fail, leaving businesses unable to learn from what already happened.  A shortage of local participation in planning and carrying out projects can lead to solutions that have no impact on the community. Limitations in Digital Literacy: Many people who benefit from ICT4D cannot make good use of the technology because they lack needed digital skills.  * Over-reliance on Grants: A lot of projects are funded by outsiders which can make future growth unstable when the funds are stopped.  * Business Model Problems: A company may find it hard to finance its day-to-day costs after the initial funding ends.  Many projects lack objectives and methods to judge their success which makes it hard to show they ...

  ICT4D focuses on e-waste because technology shifts fast in this field and developing regions count on electronic items more these days. E-Waste Management is beneficial in ICT4D.  Converting e-waste to recycled materials saves scarce resources such as metals, plastics and glass which may be used to create new goods.  Employment Chances: E-waste recycling provides jobs in the community because refurbishing electronics demands skilled workers. By handling e-waste correctly, it is possible to lower the risk of harmful substances such as lead and mercury, spreading in the environment and affecting people’s health.  By practicing responsible recycling, people ensure that devices storing sensitive data are dealt with safely to prevent data theft or breaches.  Refurbished electronics may be provided or offered for little money by companies, helping others get the technology they need and improving education. Handling E-Waste in Information Communication Technology fo...

Three important things I learned from today’s talk show include the use of ICT in healthcare.   1. ICT’s contribution to enhancing the healthcare services in Bhutan   2. Issues, for example, when the internet is not available and financial crises   3. Healthcare is getting support from devices such as phones and other gadgets.    It is interesting to note two things.    Because of ICT, people can now get information more quickly and easily. Better decisions and more accuracy    There is 1 question that continues to interest me. How people who are illiterate will be able to use ICT.

1. Digital tools allow you to check the fertility of soil by examining GIS.   2.Mobile technology provides farmers with news about the market and connects them to those who want to purchase their goods.   Decisions based on data are made, especially those that strive for increased productivity, efficiency and sustainability.   4. Offering an opportunity for people to share knowledge and information on a website  5. Eco-friendly farming makes changes by guiding users in organic farming.

  Initially, if I review the show on topic of ICT4D, I noticed the ways education uses ICT, communication between the government and citizens and how different services are outsourced using ICT in Bhutan. I have also found out how ICT services are put into use in various parts of the country based on the main ideas of GNH. Initially, I studied ICT4D perks such as progress in education, health and the reliable aspect, but ultimately, I found that it comes with problems related to low internet connectivity and security. The least I enjoyed were GNH, learning to use technology in an honest way and how G2C provides efficient online government services for the people.