The role of digitalisation in inclusive governance: A case study of sub-Saharan Africa
This study discusses the transformative impact of technology on society and on understanding how technological innovation in the [...]
Making the Global Digital Compact work for all women and girls: priorities from the Global South
The Global Digital Compact also has to lay the foundation for a fair, effective and inclusive digital safety regulatory framework.
Southern Voice present at CSW67 in New York
This year’s theme, ‘Innovation and Technological Change‘ was timely. It is closely linked to one of Southern Voice’s on-going priorities to ensure that digitalization does not leave women and girls behind.
Are Sri Lankan Women Abandoned in Digital Transformation?
This article explores the factors hindering Sri Lankan women’s access to technology and discusses ways to overcome them.
Leaving no one behind in digital delivery of public services: project synthesis
While the rapid shift to digital platforms enabled many people around the world to continue to study and work despite movement restrictions, it also revealed significant disparities and gave rise to new inequalities.
COVID-19 recovery for SMEs: A digitalisation roadmap for the Global South
As economies recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, governments should design a ‘digitalisation roadmap’ to propel SMEs into the digital age.
Advancing gender equality and women’s digital empowerment in the Global South
This policy brief examines the challenges governments encountered in delivering inclusive digital public services, notably in the Global South, where rapid digitalization increased structural disparities and vulnerabilities.
The role of digital education in future shocks: priorities from the Global South
This policy brief addresses crucial concerns that must be addressed for online learning to survive in the face of future external shocks and prevent the loss of education gains, with a focus on at-risk groups like female students.
Democratizing the digital space: Harnessing Technology to Amplify Participation in Governance Processes in the Global South
Using digital technologies to amplify meaningful participation not only contributes to life online, but also to citizen engagement offline.
Leaving no one behind in digital delivery of public services: The case of online business registration in Tanzania
The report calls upon development partners and multinational organisations to prioritise grants and programs that would bridge the digital divide.
