Tag: digital innovation

Today, more than half of Africans lack access to vital healthcare, unable to receive services like vaccinations, prenatal care, and critical medical procedures. This begs the question – what will it take for to promote a robust, sustainable healthtech sector in Africa? In this expert comment, we argue that local innovation is key to advancing targeted, effective digital health solutions. Read the piece to find out how.

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.