MTN Nigeria has said device affordability remained a significant barrier to digital inclusion in the country. It said while the cost of smartphones has decreased globally, the upfront cost remains a ...

Scaling digital financial services in the African region is critical to enable and achieve economic and social development, driving access for those that remain unbanked and underserved. In this ...

The power of the Web is in its universality. Access by everyone regardless of disability is an essential aspect. Tim Berners-Lee W3C. Some fundamental first principles: 1) The idea of digital ...

Global digitalization leads to a new digital inequality, jointly faced by urban and rural areas. Diagnosing these digital challenges and seeking common coping strategies are crucial in the digital era ...

What is a small business today? In the past, it may have meant your local brick-and-mortar store. Today, with the proliferation of online businesses, we’re seeing a new segment of business owners ...

Digital inclusion has emerged as a critical societal goal amidst global digital transformation, with its absence—digital exclusion—posing a particular threat to the health and well-being of older ...

The National Information Technology Development Agency says it is stepping up measures to tackle cyberbullying, gender-based online harassment and other harmful digital behaviors, and is developing a ...

In an interview with The Daily Star, Waqas Hassan, Regional Lead for Asia at the Global Digital Inclusion Partnership, highlights inclusive policymaking, stronger public-private partnerships, and ...

Financial exclusion remains one of Mexico’s biggest barriers to economic growth. Mexico has a population of over 130 million, yet credit to SMEs represents less than 7% of GDP, compared to over 25–30% ...

Financial inclusion is a critical enabler of economic development, ensuring that all individuals and businesses, regardless of their financial status, have access to essential financial services. In ...