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Digital Public Infrastructure for the Developing World

Stanford Social Innovation

This lady in a remote rural location not only had a digital bank account that allowed her to receive digital payments, but she had the proof of identity needed for such an account: a unique 12-digit number linked to her biometrics, her Aadhaar. After producing a hot cup of masala chai, she gave us a QR code to make our payment.

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Together Toward Digital Inclusion: The Only Route From Here

3BL Media

These people can’t fully participate in the digital economy at the highest level. Being on the wrong side of the digital divide, they also miss other significant opportunities and face setbacks as a result. In an evolving global landscape full of technological change, the evolution of digital skills is a top priority.

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Ericsson Makes Progress Towards Digital Inclusion

3BL Media

billion people still being offline, the digital divide continues to be a key challenge to global economic development 1). High costs, lack of digital literacy or lack of access to connectivity are some of the reasons for this. With around 2.9 Economic growth. Access and affordability.

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Recommitting to Digital Inclusion in Philadelphia and Beyond

3BL Media

The power of community-centered solutions to create a more digitally inclusive world was on full display at the Net Inclusion 2024 conference in Philadelphia last month. We’re proud to have partnered with Comcast to be able to showcase innovative cross-sector models of digital inclusion at this year’s conference.

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Ericsson Commits to Providing Digital Education and Skill Development to 1 Million Children

3BL Media

DESCRIPTION: At Ericsson , we believe access to the internet is vital to fully participate in the digital economy and society. We are demonstrating our commitment by working to positively impact 1 million children and youth by 2025 through providing access to digital learning and skill development programs.

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Medtronic LABS: SPICE Named Digital Public Good

3BL Media

Medtronic LABS is pioneering a bolder, outcomes-focused approach to digital health as we reimagine community and primary care to work for patients, health workers, and Ministries of Health. And now our open-source digital health platform , SPICE , has been named a Digital Public Good (DPG) by the Digital Public Goods Alliance (DPGA).

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CNH Prioritizes Digitalization for Sustainability at the EU Agri-Food Days

3BL Media

CNH recently participated in the EU Agri-Food Days , an event promoted by the European Commission Directorate-General for Agriculture and Rural Development in Brussels. The annual event stimulates discourse on trends, policies, and the future impact of the digitalization of agriculture and rural areas, drawing a diverse range of stakeholders.