https://www.scidev.net/global/rss.xml/?type=topic&rssname=digital-divide&parent=enterpriseDigital divide RSS feeds.Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:53:55 GMTenhttps://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/global-south-leading-the-way-on-citizen-generated-data/https://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/global-south-leading-the-way-on-citizen-generated-data/Countries in Africa and Latin America are harnessing citizen-generated data to inform policymaking. Fri, 21 Jun 2024 02:52:30 GMT+0000Eleonora Betancur González, Claire Melamedhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/africas-health-sector-must-tap-young-tech-talent/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/africas-health-sector-must-tap-young-tech-talent/Investing in a strong digital health workforce could help achieve universal health coverage, conference hears. Fri, 8 Dec 2023 12:58:52 GMT+0000Jackie Oparahttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/reliable-internet-unavailable-for-90-pct-of-poorest/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/reliable-internet-unavailable-for-90-pct-of-poorest/While access is improving, decent internet connection is lacking for most in low- and middle-income countries, report finds. Wed, 9 Mar 2022 11:15:43 GMT+0000Dann Okothhttps://www.scidev.net/global/podcast/agriafrica-blockchain-for-farming/https://www.scidev.net/global/podcast/agriafrica-blockchain-for-farming/Blockchain technology could make life easier for Africa’s farmers. But the digital divide could be a barrier. Wed, 21 Jul 2021 03:11:29 GMT+0000https://www.scidev.net/global/news/slow-progress-towards-affordable-internet-for-all/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/slow-progress-towards-affordable-internet-for-all/Investment of US$ 428 billion is needed this decade to achieve universal, quality broadband access, a report says. Fri, 11 Dec 2020 06:02:04 GMT+0000Esther Nakkazihttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/asian-countries-tap-satellite-data-to-fight-covid-19/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/asian-countries-tap-satellite-data-to-fight-covid-19/Asia Pacific countries tap satellite data, artificial intelligence to fight COVID-19 and meet SDGs, says UN report. Fri, 4 Dec 2020 09:00:22 GMT+0000Fatima Arkinhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/robot-hikes-the-andes-to-cross-peru-s-digital-divide/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/robot-hikes-the-andes-to-cross-peru-s-digital-divide/A science teacher is taking the classroom – and a robot – to the mountains to bridge Peru’s education gaps. Mon, 10 Aug 2020 02:46:15 GMT+0000Zoraida Portillohttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/africans-charged-more-than-3-5-times-the-affordable-rate-for-mobile-data/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/africans-charged-more-than-3-5-times-the-affordable-rate-for-mobile-data/Progress towards market competition in internet provision is stalling across low- and middle-income countries, report finds. Thu, 24 Oct 2019 01:42:55 GMT+0000Gareth Willmerhttps://www.scidev.net/global/features/ai-for-development-facts-and-figures/https://www.scidev.net/global/features/ai-for-development-facts-and-figures/Ruth Douglas explores the application of AI in international development and the risks associated with this rapidly growing technology. Tue, 22 Oct 2019 12:51:02 GMT+0000Ruth Douglashttps://www.scidev.net/global/features/ai-offers-answers-to-africa-s-rapid-urbanisation/https://www.scidev.net/global/features/ai-offers-answers-to-africa-s-rapid-urbanisation/Senegal is pioneering a solution to soaring urbanisation with its new ‘smart cities’, writes Fo-koffi Djamessi. Wed, 16 Oct 2019 04:36:38 GMT+0000Fo-Koffi Djamessihttps://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/q-a-ai-for-developing-countries-must-be-adaptable-and-low-cost/https://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/q-a-ai-for-developing-countries-must-be-adaptable-and-low-cost/Neeraj Agrawal of Wadhwani AI talks about how his organisation approaches AI solutions for low-income communities. Wed, 16 Oct 2019 11:51:58 GMT+0000Michelle Z. Donahuehttps://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/can-digitalisation-save-us/https://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/can-digitalisation-save-us/The power of digital to solve global problems has been too long ignored, say Dirk Messner and Ina Schieferdecker of the German Advisory Council on Global Change. Thu, 11 Apr 2019 10:57:51 GMT+0000Dirk Messner, Ina Schieferdeckerhttps://www.scidev.net/global/features/the-human-face-of-digital-health/https://www.scidev.net/global/features/the-human-face-of-digital-health/How can health workers on the front line better use high tech, low tech ‒ or no tech? Anita Makri reports from Bellagio. Fri, 30 Nov 2018 02:58:50 GMT+0000Anita Makrihttps://www.scidev.net/global/supported-content/big-data-in-the-balance/https://www.scidev.net/global/supported-content/big-data-in-the-balance/Every digital step we take leaves a trace. How to ensure the benefits outweigh the risks? Anita Makri reports from Bellagio. Fri, 23 Nov 2018 03:55:31 GMT+0000Anita Makrihttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/costs-obstruct-global-internet-access-goals/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/costs-obstruct-global-internet-access-goals/A lack of policies to help companies build infrastructure has caused internet access to stall around the world. Thu, 1 Nov 2018 03:11:18 GMT+0000Andy Extancehttps://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/the-rush-for-data-risks-growing-the-north-south-divide/https://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/the-rush-for-data-risks-growing-the-north-south-divide/Those who control digital, control knowledge — and the economy, argue Laura Mann and Gianluca Iazzolino. Wed, 19 Sep 2018 05:04:17 GMT+0000Laura Mann, Gianluca Lazzolinohttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/mobile-phones-worsen-healthcare-inequality-in-india/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/mobile-phones-worsen-healthcare-inequality-in-india/In India’s rural areas, households with no mobile phones are losing out on health services, says study. Wed, 14 Feb 2018 04:44:53 GMT+0000Aisling Irwinhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/indigenous-views-collated-worldwide-for-first-time/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/indigenous-views-collated-worldwide-for-first-time/An online tool aims to fill data gap and empower people who often don’t feature in statistics. Fri, 14 Jul 2017 03:19:36 GMT+0000Lisa Nikolauhttps://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/open-data-people-innovation/https://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/open-data-people-innovation/True change will come if we stop treating data as a techie bolt-on and reach marginalised groups, says Ana Brandusescu. Wed, 7 Jun 2017 02:08:55 GMT+0000Ana Brandusescuhttps://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/youth-tunisia-violence-tech/https://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/youth-tunisia-violence-tech/Mapping project shows the most effective peace tech is driven by young people themselves, says Harriet Lamb. Fri, 28 Apr 2017 04:24:01 GMT+0000Harriet Lamb