Article Type: Expert comment

In many ways, the arc of digital inclusion mirrors that of the financial inclusion sector in its infancy. Like early proponents of microfinance, the digital development community is united by a shared belief that, when correctly implemented, technology can be uplifting, empowering, and liberating to people. In this expert comment, we outline key lessons from the financial inclusion sector, including how digital development actors can work together to reach ecosystem maturity. Read more here.  

The World Economic Forum’s 2024 Annual Meeting highlighted both immense global challenges like climate change and promising opportunities, including the power of AI. Read our CEO Priya Vora’s reflections, as she shares key takeaways from Davos and what they could mean for us as a community – and world – going forward.

In December of 2023, India passed the baton of the G20 presidency to Brazil after a record year of elevating the importance of digital public infrastructure (DPI)—an approach to designing and governing foundational systems to maximize inclusion, innovation, and availability of digital capabilities. This expert comment explores Brazil’s opportunity to advance that momentum – and ensure digital technology and data sharing effectively meet the needs of the Global South.