Frontier Tech Hub Newsletter #1
Welcome to the first issue of the Frontier Tech Hub’s regular newsletter, with a wide range of updates from across the Hub.
Trends in Frontier Tech: Blockchain in East Africa
During the Frontier Technologies Hub sixth call for applications, almost two-thirds of the blockchain applications we received wanted to pilot the technology in East Africa.
Trends in Frontier Tech: Machine learning in South Asia
During our sixth call for Frontier Technologies pilots we received 23 applications for innovations which contained an AI component. Of these applications, 13 sought to test machine learning innovations in South Asia.
Testing a new blockchain-based solution for addressing the beneficiary de-duplication problem
This post captures learning from the first sprint of our pilot, “De-duplicating aid to enhance the impact of humanitarian assistance”.
Can we reveal the final destination of humanitarian aid?
This post captures learning from the first sprint of our pilot — ‘Smart geo-seals to track delivery of humanitarian aid’
What FCDO advisors can learn from each other, before they even start learning themselves
Three challenges we explored in a community meetup.
Reflecting on the past in order to move forward
Here are five pieces of advice for current and future pioneers: things to consider when filling out a Livestreaming application form, or building a team and kicking off a pilot journey.
Why Learning to Learn Matters
At the Frontier Tech Hub, learning forms the centerpiece of many of our coaching conversations with teams. Learn more about the crucial role learning plays in our programme.