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‘Digital by default’ is the new ‘connecting the unconnected’
Bridging the digital divide isn’t just about connectivity – it’s about making the connected ‘digital by default’ in an inclusive digital economy: UNESCAP. Read more…
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Tech is sexist – let’s do more than just hire women
Here’s why the tech industry needs to take an intersectional approach to design that includes women of all ages, races, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Read more…
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Indonesia must prioritize digital growth policies that don’t worsen inequality
Indonesia digital surge could amplify the country’s growing inequality unless the government prioritizes policies that ensure inclusion. Read more…
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Public Wi-Fi is key to India’s digital inclusion ambitions: report
Public Wi-Fi can play a key role in driving ubiquitous connectivity and digital inclusion in India, according to a new Analysys Mason report. Despite fast increases in number of people connected (316 million at the Read more…
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Grab and Samsung forge digital inclusion partnership
Grab and Samsung Electronics have signed a multi-year MoU to drive digital inclusion in Southeast Asia via a wide range of initiatives to improve income opportunities to consumers and Grab driver-partners across Southeast Asia. As Read more…
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Cryptocurrency is a golden opportunity for female entrepreneurs
Cryptocurrency is rapidly becoming part of the everyday lexicon. Though still very much an emerging technology, its growing potential has seen the value of cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum skyrocket in recent years. Bitcoin is Read more…
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#CES2018: No female speakers and a DIY code of conduct
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – The technology industry’s premier annual gathering kicks off this week with no women leading the keynote sessions and no code of conduct that might prevent incidents of sexual harassment, despite efforts Read more…