How closing South Asia’s digital gender divide could unleash billions
Policymakers, companies and educational institutions in South Asia must address the digital gender divide to meet the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Kelly Ommundsen is the Head of Digital Inclusion and a Member of the Executive Committee for the World Economic Forum.
As Head of Digital Inclusion, Kelly combines her expertise in technology, policy, and partnerships with her commitment to social equity to drive meaningful change. Through flagship initiatives which she is leading, such as the EDISON Alliance and the Forum's portfolio on GovTech, she champions public-private partnerships to help bridge the digital divide and enable meaningful digital transformation.
Prior to this position, Kelly served as the Chief of Staff to the Founder and Executive Chairman of the World Economic Forum for over 5 years, as well as managed the Forum's Board of Trustees, its top governance body, and served as the official secretary.
Kelly was responsible for creating and leading the Global Collaboration Village, the Forum’s presence in the metaverse, as well as building a vibrant community of 100+ Village Partners. She has previously led the government and regional partnerships for the Forum’s work on technology, as well as responsible for the relationship with the US Government in the Forum’s New York office.
Kelly has a diverse background in the public sector and civil society. She also holds a Master of Science in Foreign Service from Georgetown University and a degree in Political Science from the University of Michigan.
Policymakers, companies and educational institutions in South Asia must address the digital gender divide to meet the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
El metaverso tiene el potencial de transformar nuestra forma de trabajar y revolucionar desde la formación humanitaria hasta la educación y las artes.
グローバル・コラボレーション・ヴィレッジのパートナーは、メタバースを活用して複雑な課題の解決に取り組んでいます。
The metaverse has the potential to transform how we work and revolutionize everything from humanitarian training to education and artistic performances.
メタバースは、ビジネスや教育、社会生活を大きく変える可能性を秘めています。
La Aldea Global de Colaboración recibió al escritor de ciencia ficción Neal Stephenson -quien acuñó el término- para que compartiera sus ideas sobre el metaverso. Esta es su visión sobre ...
The Global Collaboration Village recently hosted author Neal Stephenson - who coined the term - to share his thoughts about the metaverse
La integración de la IA generativa y el metaverso podría crear oportunidades tanto para las empresas como para las comunidades, pero su desarrollo debe hacerse de forma responsable.
Integrating Generative AI and the metaverse could create opportunities for businesses and communities alike, but its development must be done responsibly
ASEAN already boasts seven 'unicorns' - start-up companies that have reached a $1 billion valuation.
Because the region's tech industry is still relatively new, there is no legacy of it being male-dominated. Female entrepreneurs are working hard to keep it that way.
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