Access and empowerment: how ‘infopreneurs’ bridge digital gaps in rural India
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Study of Rwandan Young Adults Highlights Gaps in Digital Financial Literacy
Africa has the world’s youngest population, and many young adults rely on informal or temporary employment, making digital financial literacy (DFL) critical for long-term financial resilience and sustainable economic development.
Somalia’s eAqoonsi app shows progress, gaps in Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) push
Hassan IstiilaFriday April 24, 2026 On the roadside in Elasha Biyaha, about 15 kilometers from Mogadishu, Sharmarke Aden sits in his bajaj scrolling through his Samsung phone, trying again and
This 30-day Playbook Closes Digital Skills Gaps
STEM education reform is often discussed as a national policy challenge, yet some of the most replicable breakthroughs are happening at the club level. The UNESCO science clubs network model
Will digital transition narrow or widen gender gaps in employment?
As digital technologies spread rapidly across developing economies, governments increasingly view them as tools to expand women’s economic opportunities, particularly in countries where female labor force participation remains low. History
AI takes hold in SMEs, exposing gaps in security, skills and public support
The survey finds that 61% of SMEs report using at least one AI enabled application, reflecting the rapid diffusion of off-the-shelf tools such as generative AI for marketing, content creation
Three Human Capital Gaps Holding Back Jobs in Europe and Central Asia
If countries in Europe and Central Asia (ECA) were to catch up to the human capital levels of the region’s more advanced economies, wages could rise on average by more
These Grads are Filling Equity Gaps Through Entrepreneurship
Northeastern University graduate Cynthia Orforo is helping fill the gaps in community health care — one patient at a time. At Culture Care Collective, the health and human services technology
IChemE survey highlights critical skills gaps threatening UK manufacturing growth
A new employment survey from the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) has revealed widespread skills shortages and persistent recruitment challenges across the chemical and process engineering sector, raising concerns about
Survey: AI goes mainstream, but insurers face skills, risk and coverage gaps
While corporates and carriers are betting on AI to improve performance, some major insurers are starting to pull back from broad AI liability on the coverage side. In late 2025,