International Development Projects
AI-for-development projects in health, agriculture, education, governance, and more — spanning the Global South and beyond.
14 projects
EducationSecondary Education for All (SEA) — AI Tutoring Component
Integrates AI tutoring tools into national secondary education systems to address teacher shortages in STEM subjects. Provides AI-generated practice problems, instant feedback, and teacher dashboards for student progress monitoring.2024–2030$42M(opens in new tab)
Democracy & GovernanceAI for Countering Disinformation in Fragile States
Combines AI-powered content monitoring with human fact-checker networks to identify and counter disinformation in fragile and conflict-affected states. Trains local civil society organizations in AI media monitoring tools.2023–2027$18.5M(opens in new tab)
UnspecifiedAI-Powered Labor Market Analytics for Workforce Development
Uses NLP and machine learning to analyze job postings, skills demand, and labor market trends in real time. Provides governments and training institutions with data to align vocational training with employer needs.2023–2027$14M(opens in new tab)
EducationAI-Powered Personalized Learning for Out-of-School Children
Deploys AI-driven adaptive learning platforms (including Khanmigo and local language tools) for children who are out of school or in low-resource classrooms. Includes teacher training and community mobilization components.2023–2028$35M(opens in new tab)
HealthAI-Powered Diagnostics for Tuberculosis Detection
Deploys AI-powered chest X-ray analysis (qXR) to detect tuberculosis and other pulmonary conditions at community health centers with limited radiologist access. Integrates with existing diagnostic workflows.2022–2026$15M(opens in new tab)
UnspecifiedAI-Powered Humanitarian Needs Assessment (Kobo + AI)
Integrates AI/NLP into humanitarian data collection and analysis platform (KoboToolbox). Automatically synthesizes field reports, satellite imagery, and survey data to generate rapid needs assessments in crisis settings.2022–2026$9.5M(opens in new tab)
UnspecifiedArtificial Intelligence for Disaster Risk Reduction (AI4DRR)
Supports national disaster management agencies in using AI for risk modeling, early warning systems, and post-disaster damage assessment. Provides technical assistance, tools, and training aligned with the Sendai Framework.2022–2027$31M(opens in new tab)
UnspecifiedAI for Climate-Smart Agriculture and Early Warning
Integrates AI-driven seasonal climate forecasting with crop modeling to provide smallholder farmers with advisories on planting dates, drought risk, and flood warnings. Delivered via SMS, radio, and community networks.2021–2028$55M(opens in new tab)
Democracy & GovernanceGovTech AI for Public Service Delivery
Supports governments in deploying AI for public service delivery including benefits eligibility, permit processing, and citizen query systems. Includes governance frameworks and anti-corruption safeguards.2021–2028$85M(opens in new tab)
UnspecifiedAI for Financial Inclusion — Credit Scoring for the Unbanked
Uses alternative data (mobile phone usage, airtime purchases, merchant transactions) with machine learning models to generate credit scores for individuals without formal banking history. Enables access to micro-loans and savings products.2020–2027$60M(opens in new tab)
HealthDELPHI: AI Early Warning System for Disease Outbreaks
Real-time epidemiological forecasting system using machine learning to predict disease outbreaks including COVID-19, flu, and dengue. Provides probabilistic forecasts to national health ministries and WHO.2020–2027$22M(opens in new tab)
AgricultureDigital Green: AI-Powered Agricultural Advisory for Smallholder Farmers
Uses AI and video-based extension to deliver personalized agricultural advice to smallholder farmers via community health and agriculture workers. AI matches farmers to relevant peer learning videos and advisories based on crop type and location.2019–2027$48M(opens in new tab)
AgriculturePlantix: AI Crop Disease Diagnosis App
Mobile AI app that identifies crop diseases, pests, and nutrient deficiencies from smartphone photos. Provides treatment recommendations in local languages. Integrates with local agro-dealer networks for product access.2016–ongoing$12M(opens in new tab)
UnspecifiedGlobal Forest Watch — AI-Powered Deforestation Detection
Combines satellite imagery with AI/ML models to detect deforestation, fires, and illegal logging in near-real time. Alerts sent to governments, NGOs, and indigenous communities. Free public platform.2014–ongoing$28M(opens in new tab)