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Bridging the Digital Divide With AT&T

3BL Media

In a world where connectivity is increasingly essential, the digital divide stands as a formidable obstacle. Millions of Americans are denied opportunities to improve their daily lives, succeed in work and school, and have a fair chance in the global economy, all of which come from broadband and digital connectivity.

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Want To Boost the Global Economy by $10 Trillion?

3BL Media

Photo: CARE Peru Data from the Gates Foundation suggests that investing in the economic power of women like Fariha could boost the global economy by as much as $10 trillion by 2030 – twice the GDP of Japan, the world’s third largest economy. Elizabeth Vargas Vilca and her staff at her shoe manufacturing business.

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Digital Adoption Essential for Financial Health and Resilience of Small Businesses Globally

3BL Media

Findings from a four-year program between Accion and Mastercard demonstrate importance of accelerating digital transformation. The findings demonstrate the importance of accelerating the digital transformation of small businesses, which account for 90 percent of businesses worldwide and create seven out of 10 jobs in emerging markets.

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In Pursuit of a Cashless Africa: Learning from Nigeria’s Struggle to Accelerate its Transition to Digital Finance

James Militzer

Many stakeholders certainly hope so, given the multiple benefits of widespread adoption of digital payments — and there are reasons for optimism on this front. But many challenges remain, some of which have been highlighted by events that have played out in Africa’s largest economy over the past year.

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The promise and peril of the metaverse

McKinsey Sustainabilty

The metaverse has the potential to radically transform the digital—and globaleconomy, but many questions remain.

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Why the Skills Mismatch Is a Global Challenge

3BL Media

The global economy is shifting toward high-skilled industries that demand green and digital skills, making the skill mismatch even bigger. For example, just look at Europe’s largest digital skills youth initiative, Meet and Code, as well as Africa Code Week, which empowers millions of young Africans with digital skills.

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Labor Market Mismatch and Global Youth Employment: Coalition Is Key

3BL Media

According to the World Skills Clock by the Education Commission, 67% of the world’s youth are without digital skills. If not addressed, the gap between what is taught and what is needed could widen further, exacerbating the global youth unemployment crisis. Tomorrow’s Skills Are Needed Today. Collaboration Closes the Gap.