Unequal access to technology erodes civic participation and poses threats to human rights.
Technology has helped communities hit by natural disasters and political upheavals, and non-profit organizations.
We need to democratize access, and make sure nobody is left behind.
From transport to telecommunications, technology has helped transform our lives. In Kenya, for example, the introduction of M-Pesa brought a level of financial inclusion that had not been seen before. This fintech solution opened up banking opportunities to a section of the population that was considered ‘unbankable’.
Technology has also, however, exacerbated social divisions and left some communities behind. Not only does unequal access to technology erode civic participation, it also threatens security and privacy, posing threats to human rights, governance and human agency. We need to harness, improve and make use of existing technology,while putting policies in place to harness the power of digital technology and assets for the greater good.
The solution lies in the democratisation of technology. We need to ensure that it is more affordable, easier to use and provides more access, especially to communities that are classified as marginalised, underserved and underrepresented. Digital technologies and assets can be used to bring equality, fairness and justice to societies that have been marginalised and underrepresented. In addition to this, digital advances and innovations play a key role in helping...
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