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The Digital Transformation of Business
How public libraries can help bridge the digital divide - Oxford report
COVID-19 has highlighted the stark digital divide, with a large number of people lacking digital services at home or in their community.
Mental Health
This is how much mental health costs in relation to GDP across Europe
Data published by the OECD shows that mental health care has been neglected and underfunded within Europe for years.
Digital Communications
The private sector is taking the lead on enabling digital inclusion. Here's how.
Through initiatives like the EDISON Alliance, the private sector is increasing the affordability and access to broadband, devices and digital literacy.
Cybercrime
Digital harm is on the rise – here's how we can give victims a pathway to justice
New forms of harm require new forms of redress. We need cohesive, systemic mechanisms that consider the rights and duties of actors in the data ecosystem.
Blockchain
Ethiopia’s blockchain deal is a watershed moment – for the technology, and for Africa
The Ethiopian government signed a deal to create a national database of student and teacher IDs. Blockchain could be adopted in other parts of Africa.
Blockchain
Experts believe NFTs could have a future beyond the art world
There has been scepticism surrounding NFTs; however, some experts believe that they are not just a passing fad. Here's what you need to know.
COVID-19
Coronavirus vaccine passports: everything you need to know
Vaccine passports for coronavirus could help ease lockdowns. However, lawmakers and civil rights groups have raised multiple equality and privacy concerns.
COVID-19
Coronavirus vaccine passports: everything you need to know
Vaccine passports for coronavirus could help ease lockdowns. However, lawmakers and civil rights groups have raised multiple equality and privacy concerns.
Africa
These young Africans are translating content into local languages to fight the pandemic
The WikiAfrica programme translates online content into nearly 20 African languages, including Twi, Swahili, Afrikaans and Dagbani.
Technological Transformation
7% of Americans don’t use the internet. Who are they?
The most common demographic variable linked to non-internet users is age; research suggests that older Americans are the least likely group to go online.
GTGS2021
Digital democracy: a Swiss view on digital trust
In March 2021, voters in Switzerland rejected a government backed digital ID scheme. What can other governments and organizations learn from the Swiss?
Cybersecurity
4 principles for securing the digital identity ecosystem
Improved forms and standards for establishing digital identity will shore up trust between service providers, ID services and users that is the foundation of online life
Arts and Culture
NFTs and the environmental cost of owning digital art
NFT stands for 'Non-fungible token' and is a tradeable, digital ownership certificate representing the ownership of a unique asset.
Digital Economy and New Value Creation
How digital solutions can ease the COVID-19 impact on displaced populations
Displaced people, particularly those employed in sectors that have been highly impacted by COVID-19, are having issues integrating into the labor market.
Aviation, Travel and Tourism
This country is restarting air travel. Here’s how
The State of Kuwait is showing how digital tools can breathe life back into the global airline industry.