https://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/rss.xml/?type=topic&rssname=digital-divide&parent=enterpriseDigital divide RSS feeds.Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:53:45 GMTenhttps://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/news/covid-widens-digital-divide-but-cuts-e-waste/https://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/news/covid-widens-digital-divide-but-cuts-e-waste/COVID-19 pandemic widens digital divide, affecting low- and middle-income countries — UN. Tue, 15 Jun 2021 01:55:42 GMT+0000Neena Bhandarihttps://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/news/asian-countries-tap-satellite-data-to-fight-covid-19/https://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/news/asian-countries-tap-satellite-data-to-fight-covid-19/Asia Pacific countries tap satellite data and AI to fight COVID-19 and meet SDGs, says UN report. Wed, 2 Dec 2020 11:17:22 GMT+0000Fatima Arkinhttps://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/news/community-support-vital-for-reopening-schools/https://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/news/community-support-vital-for-reopening-schools/Reopening schools after the COVID-19 lockdowns calls for community support, forum hears. Sun, 4 Oct 2020 11:58:41 GMT+0000Melanie Sisonhttps://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/column/covid-19-boosts-asia-s-digital-future/https://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/column/covid-19-boosts-asia-s-digital-future/Physical distancing enforced by COVID-19 may leave lasting changes to Asian lifestyles and work cultures. Wed, 29 Apr 2020 04:34:47 GMT+0000Crispin Masloghttps://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/opinions/q-a-ai-for-developing-countries-must-be-adaptable-and-low-cost-1/https://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/opinions/q-a-ai-for-developing-countries-must-be-adaptable-and-low-cost-1/Neeraj Agrawal of Wadhwani AI talks about how his organisation approaches AI solutions for low-income communities. Wed, 23 Oct 2019 11:23:19 GMT+0000Michelle Z. Donahuehttps://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/features/ai-for-development-facts-and-figures-1/https://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/features/ai-for-development-facts-and-figures-1/Ruth Douglas explores the application of AI in international development and the risks associated with this rapidly growing technology. Wed, 23 Oct 2019 11:20:59 GMT+0000Ruth Douglashttps://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/features/the-human-face-of-digital-health-1/https://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/features/the-human-face-of-digital-health-1/How can health workers on the front line better use high tech, low tech ‒ or no tech? Anita Makri reports from Bellagio. Sat, 1 Dec 2018 02:25:08 GMT+0000Anita Makrihttps://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/supported-content/big-data-in-the-balance-1/https://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/supported-content/big-data-in-the-balance-1/Every digital step we take leaves a trace. How to ensure the benefits outweigh the risks? Anita Makri reports from Bellagio. Mon, 26 Nov 2018 02:20:18 GMT+0000Anita Makrihttps://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/news/mobile-phone-worsens-healthcare-inequality-in-india/https://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/news/mobile-phone-worsens-healthcare-inequality-in-india/In India’s rural areas, households with no mobile phones are losing out on health services, says study. Tue, 13 Feb 2018 06:19:54 GMT+0000Aisling Irwinhttps://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/opinions/open-data-people-innovation-1/https://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/opinions/open-data-people-innovation-1/True change will come if we stop treating data as a techie bolt-on and reach marginalised groups, says Ana Brandusescu. Fri, 9 Jun 2017 06:18:17 GMT+0000Ana Brandusescuhttps://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/opinions/online-censors-sex-education-porn-1/https://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/opinions/online-censors-sex-education-porn-1/Sex, lies and algorithms — educators need to work with a changing online landscape, says Pauline Oosterhoff. Thu, 1 Dec 2016 05:59:20 GMT+0000Pauline Oosterhoffhttps://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/column/bridging-south-asia-s-digital-divide-with-budget-telecom/https://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/column/bridging-south-asia-s-digital-divide-with-budget-telecom/South Asia’s recent ICT gains are impressive, but much more needs to be done to bridge the digital divide. Sun, 31 Jan 2016 07:36:37 GMT+0000Nalaka Gunawardenehttps://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/data-visualisation/digital-divide-data-interactive-1/https://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/data-visualisation/digital-divide-data-interactive-1/The unstoppable global spread of the internet is encouraging, but wider access alone won't close the data gap. Thu, 1 Oct 2015 02:23:13 GMT+0000https://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/news/open-data-accountability-improve-lives-odi-1/https://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/news/open-data-accountability-improve-lives-odi-1/Developing nations must ensure the statistics they publish will help solve real-life problems, say practitioners. Fri, 7 Aug 2015 06:33:33 GMT+0000Tania Rabesandratanahttps://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/column/reality-checks-on-south-asia-s-digital-drive/https://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/column/reality-checks-on-south-asia-s-digital-drive/South Asia’s digital technology drive is grating against policy, regulatory and ethical issues, says Nalaka Gunawardene. Fri, 31 Jul 2015 10:08:58 GMT+0000Nalaka Gunawardenehttps://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/column/digital-india-drive-attracts-us-71-billion-investment/https://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/column/digital-india-drive-attracts-us-71-billion-investment/The ‘Digital India’ plan launched by Premier Narendra Modi on 1 July will link 250,000 Indian villages by 2019, says Ranjit Devraj. Fri, 3 Jul 2015 05:08:31 GMT+0000Ranjit Devrajhttps://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/news/facebook-s-free-internet-limits-poor-users-2/https://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/news/facebook-s-free-internet-limits-poor-users-2/Facebook’s initiative to get more people online may limit free speech and disadvantage poor users, critics say. Sun, 31 May 2015 05:48:41 GMT+0000Lyndal Rowlandshttps://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/news/smartphone-app-helps-nepali-farmers/https://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/news/smartphone-app-helps-nepali-farmers/A locally developed smartphone app links Nepali famers to the market and to extension services. Mon, 19 Jan 2015 06:49:51 GMT+0000Bhrikuti Raihttps://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/features/remote-internet-connections-balloons-drones-issues-1/https://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/features/remote-internet-connections-balloons-drones-issues-1/There’s no shortage of ideas for getting internet to people in developing countries, but will they work? Gareth Willmer investigates. Wed, 14 Jan 2015 10:59:09 GMT+0000Gareth Willmerhttps://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/multimedia/mobiles-myanmar-farming-revolution-1/https://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/multimedia/mobiles-myanmar-farming-revolution-1/This audio slideshow explores how lower SIM card prices have dramatically changed how farmers do business. Tue, 16 Sep 2014 10:26:56 GMT+0000Karen Coates, Jerry Redfern