Interpretating nature by sight and satellite
One tech stack and decades of lived experience to locate clandestine graves.
Technological responses to disappearance in Mexico
Insights from a panel at Pembroke College, Oxford: a Pioneer, a technologist, two forensic archaeologists, an artist and a searching sister.
How can AI help us improve aid effectiveness?
AI is poised to transform international development. This is true not just in partner countries and local contexts, but also in how development itself is delivered. This blog introduces our AI-powered tool called DevExplorer, which makes it faster and easier to extract insights from global development data.
Discovery summary: using AI to accelerate access to justice in Malawi
Budgetary constraints and high case backlog pose significant challenges for Malawi’s legal system. Our discovery report contains research findings on how AI can improve efficiency and enhance access to justice within Malawi.
Experiment: AI-based sentiment analysis of news articles about Malaysian politicians
Amid growing voter disillusionment, this pilot explored whether an AI- powered platform could increase political transparency and trust by analyzing media sentiment toward Malaysian politicians. Read on to find out how LLMs could reshape how we engage with democracy.
Unlocking investment for climate adaptation: Introducing the Climate Adaptation Tech & Innovation Lab
Climate adaptation is a critical necessity for the Global South. Yet, private investment in adaptation solutions has been slow. To change this, we’re introducing our Climate Adaptation Tech & Innovation Lab.
On the Frontier of Underhyped Tech
Each month we take one global critical challenge and explore what’s happening on the frontier of innovation. This month we're On the Frontier of Underhyped Tech.
The four things that matter most when scaling circular economy innovations in LMICs
We’ve launched our deep dive report on how to scale circular economy solutions in LMICs. Read this accompanying blog post for a summary of the four critical factors determining whether solutions gain traction.
Recommendations for working with nine underhyped frontier technologies
Five recommendations for harnessing and supporting the growth of Underhyped Frontier Tech for International Development.
Underhyped Tech - Bioremediation
Restoring land and water health with nature-based techniques. One of our nine Underhyped Frontier Technologies for Development.
Underhyped Tech - Organic Flow Batteries
Storing renewable energy for longer, without mined metals. One of our nine Underhyped Frontier Technologies for Development.
Justice Delayed is Justice Denied: How Malawians Are Championing AI to Revolutionize the Legal Sector
Our AI Legal Assistant pilot aims to incorporate AI as a tool to enhance the Malawian judicial process, reducing case backlog. Read on for the pilot team’s findings from the discovery phase.
The Final Sprint: Overcoming Barriers and Paving the Way for MyDemokrasi’s Future
Read the findings from the final sprint of the MyDemokrasi pilot, and how the team plans to take the platform forward to advance digital political engagement in Malaysia.
Launchpad - Adaptive learning: How the FT hub Approaches evidence
In this edition of our Launchpad series, Grace outlines our adaptive learning approach to evidence generation, and why it is a core part of the FT Hub’s learning methodology.
Our process for identifying nine underhyped technologies for development
The methodology behind our Underhyped Frontier Tech for Development exploration.
Underhyped Tech - Artificial Biosensors
Detecting risks using durable, reusable sensors where traditional biosensors fail. One of our nine Underhyped Frontier Technologies for Development.
Underhyped Tech - Waste-Powered Energy
Powering off-grid communities with sustainable biogas and electricity. One of our nine Underhyped Frontier Technologies for Development.
Underhyped Tech - Thermal Energy Storage
Capturing and reusing heat for cleaner energy and resilient power. One of our nine Underhyped Frontier Technologies for Development.
Underhyped Tech - Harvesting Ambient Energy
Self-powered devices that capture energy from their surroundings. One of our nine Underhyped Frontier Technologies for Development.
Underhyped Tech - Sensor Networks for Biodiversity
Scalable, real-time monitoring for conservation and climate resilience. One of our nine Underhyped Frontier Technologies for Development.