• Computer Class for Every School in Africa

    Together, we can forge a brighter future for every child in Africa!

  • Hidden Histories

    Stories of those left out of encyclopedias and global media, yet who shaped communities and cultures worldwide.

  • World Children's Day

    Global marathon devoted to the importance of education in securing children's rights and futures.

  • Building Smarter, Sustainable Cities

    A Global ranking of 100 most innovative cities in the world

  • Shaping the Future of Learning

    Global connections between content creators and decision-makers drive educational innovation and enhance access to top learning resources

  • Forging a Path to Cryptocurrency Stability

    As the global blockchain industry expands, addressing regulatory uncertainties becomes paramount for companies and governments alike.

On Issues

When Machines Persuade: How AI’s Logic Can Undermine Democracy

When Machines Persuade: How AI’s Logic Can Undermine Democracy

AI and International Security
If we don’t know who is persuading us, we can no longer claim to have made the choice ourselves.
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20 years ago, it was just a movie

20 years ago, it was just a movie

AI and International Security
Will we be able to keep artificial intelligence under control, fully aware of its potential to alter the course of civilizati...
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A "Sputnik Shock" in AI?

AI and International Security
The AI arms race is far from over, and the next few years will determine whether DeepSeek's success represents a one-time bre...
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US National Digital Asset Stockpile

US National Digital Asset Stockpile

Blockchain and Cryptocurrency
President Trump Signs Executive Order to Advance Cryptocurrencies and Establish National Digital Asset Stockpile
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José Ramos-Horta, President and Nobel Laureate, Addresses the World

José Ramos-Horta, President and Nobel Laureate, Addresses the World

Computers for Schools in Africa
José Ramos-Horta appeals to bridge the digital divide in developing nations.
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Message from the President of the Senate of Italy, Sen. Ignazio La Russa

Message from the President of the Senate of Italy, Sen. Ignazio La Russa

Computers for Schools in Africa
The President of the Senate of Italy supports the "A Computer Class for Every School in Africa" marathon
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Message from Mr. Masud Gharahkhani, President of the Storting

Message from Mr. Masud Gharahkhani, President of the Storting

Computers for Schools in Africa
Message from President of the Storting, in support of the “A Computer Class for Every School in Africa” Marathon
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Kumi Naidoo’s Support for “A Computer Class for Every School in Africa”

Kumi Naidoo’s Support for “A Computer Class for Every School in Africa”

Computers for Schools in Africa
I’m Kumi Naidoo, and I’m pleased to join you in supporting the “A Computer Class for Every School in Africa” campaign.
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Publications

The Future of AI: Innovation or Chaos?

The Future of AI: Innovation or Chaos?

AI and International Security
The future of AI depends on the choices we make today—whether it becomes a force for good or a harbinger of chaos.
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Why Forcing Google to Sell Chrome is a Step in the Wrong Direction

Why Forcing Google to Sell Chrome is a Step in the Wrong Direction

AI and International Security
If Microsoft was not punished through a breakup, why should Google face such measures?
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Urban Competition: A New Route to Global Peace

Urban Competition: A New Route to Global Peace

E-Governance and Smart Cities
Global competition is increasingly shifting from countries to cities, which now play a critical role in driving economic grow...
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ICT's Impact on African Economies

ICT's Impact on African Economies

Computers for Schools in Africa
How ICT boosts economic growth in Africa through digital infrastructure.
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Global Digital Compact

Global Digital Compact

Universal Rights of Children
One of the fundamental actions outlined in the compact is the need to engage the private sector with less developed nations.
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450K Schools, 250M Kids in Africa Lack Tech

450K Schools, 250M Kids in Africa Lack Tech

Computers for Schools in Africa
In 2021, 770 million people, or nearly 9% of the world's population, did not have access to electricity.
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Sub-Saharan Africa's Growth Depends on Quality Education

Sub-Saharan Africa's Growth Depends on Quality Education

Computers for Schools in Africa
Educational outcomes in sub-Saharan Africa are low, with many children out of school and insufficient teacher training.
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AI and Democracy: How to Replace Politicians.

AI and Democracy: How to Replace Politicians.

AI and International Security
AI is trained on massive amount of data making their algorithms to analyze and learn. Soon AI will start to train humans to b...
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The Impact of Temporal Discounting on National Prosperity

The Impact of Temporal Discounting on National Prosperity

Universal Rights of Children
The concept of temporal discounting plays a pivotal role in determining the economic well-being of nations. It describes how ...
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Ranking of Capitals by Wikipedia Page Views

Ranking of Capitals by Wikipedia Page Views

E-Governance and Smart Cities
The ranking of capital cities by Wikipedia page views
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Preserve Their Legacy

Help us digitize and share the stories of the forgotten — before they’re lost to oblivion.

Nobel Prize Laureates Backing the Mission

Top100 SmartCities

A global ranking of the most innovative cities with populations under 1 million.

Bridge Digital Gap

We're calling on companies like yours to consider donating your used computers instead of disposing of them.

UN Children’s Day

Bridging the Digital Divide to Give Every Child a Voice, Computer Skills, and a Future

United Nations

The Global Alliance for ICT and Development’s initiative was endorsed by UN Secretary-General António Guterres

UN Sustainable
Development Goals

17 Goals to Transform Our World

Call for action by all countries — poor, rich and middle-income — to promote prosperity while protecting the planet.

About GAID

The Global Alliance for ICT and Development (GAID) is an initiative approved by the United Nations as an open and inclusive platform that broadens dialogue among governments, businesses, academia, and civil society on innovative ways of utilizing ICT to advance development.

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Cooperation and results

Italian Senate

The President Ignazio La Russa acknowledged the Global Alliance’s initiative to celebrate World Children’s Day

Timor-Leste

President José Manuel Ramos-Horta, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, backs GAID's mission

Norwegian Parliament

President of the Stortinget Masud Gharahkhani endorsed Global Alliance’s initiative

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