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Private sector partnership key to funding digital access for all

Private sector partnership key to funding digital access for all

To connect the next two billion people to the internet, funding is crucial – and not the small type. To accomplish these kinds of enterprise projects, the UN requires a massive financial war chest.

"Access is a fundamental right" - Digital activist Vilas Dhar

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"Access is a fundamental right" - Digital activist Vilas Dhar

Over 2 billion people still lack basic connectivity access, thus creating a massive digital divide. Activist Vilas Dhar breaks down the three elements that contribute to this divide.

2 billion new internet users joined in 5 years but growth is uneven

2 billion new internet users joined in 5 years but growth is uneven

A whopping two billion new internet users have come online in the past five years. This transformative shift, driven in part by the pandemic, has revolutionized the way people learn and work. But it’s important to note that this growth is not evenly distributed, and significant efforts are required, particularly in Africa, to bridge the digital divide, says Digital Impact Alliance CEO Priya Vora.