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Toby Phillips

Head of Research and Policy for the Pathways for Prosperity Commission, Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford

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Figure 1 Internet access is growing steadily, but half the world’s population remains unconnected

Image: Pathways for Prosperity Commission (2019b)

Figure 2 The costs of many technologies – not only digital – are falling rapidly

Image: Pathways for Prosperity Commission (2019b)

Table 1 Technology can change economies and societies at the level of production, connections and organisation

Image: Adapted from Pathways for Prosperity Commission (2019b).

Figure 3 Education is a major determinant of mobile phone ownership and usage Image: Pathways for Prosperity Commission (2018)

Figure 4 A visual overview of the priorities covered in the Digital Roadmap

Figure 5 An ecosystem of interoperable microservices is part of a vibrant digital economy. Two in particular – identity and payments – are essential Image: Telecommunication Union and Digital Impact Alliance (2019)

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