How Internet Access in the Solomon Islands Reduces Poverty
Lack of internet access in the Solomon Islands significantly impacts daily life in many rural communities, limiting access to education, income opportunities and essential services. Students in remote areas often
To ‘graduate’ from poverty, they can borrow to build a business. So why aren’t they?
KYEGEGWA, Southwest Uganda — Economist Dean Karlan was perplexed. He’d come to a remote part of Uganda to check on a program he’d helped design to lift people out of
Elizabeth Anderson: Why Ending Digital Poverty Must Be a National Priority
With up to one in three UK adults experiencing some form of digital poverty, the digital divide remains one of the country’s most overlooked but urgent challenges. In this interview,
Digital Poverty Alliance CEO: ‘Digital inequality remains a serious societal challenge’
As digital transformation continues to accelerate globally, countries like the UK are wrestling with the weight of getting more people online. One such group committed to closing the digital divide
How AI in South Africa Fights Poverty
South Africa faces significant socioeconomic challenges that hinder economic growth, increase unemployment and drive poverty levels higher. As of 2025, the World Bank projects that 63.5% of the population will
Digital Poverty Alliance Probes NHS Digital Access Gaps
As the UK Government accelerates its plans for NHS digital transformation, concerns over equitable NHS access have prompted the Digital Poverty Alliance (DPA) to launch a national inquiry into how