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digital inclusion

Analyses, evidence, and strategies on how to promote digital literacy and bridge the digital divide in India.

man looking at a phone_actionable data
June 6, 2023
Is data meant for policymakers alone?
In the education sector, child learning data usually flows from teachers to policymakers and does not directly inform teaching practices that could lead to improvement in learning outcomes. How can this be changed?
by Pallavi Mukhedkar, Rohan Deshpande, Swetha Chakravarthi | 6 min read
a man operating a switchboard--technology
April 21, 2023
The pitfalls of technology in India
Arun Maira speaks with Kiran Karnik (former president, NASSCOM) and Osama Manzar (co-founder and director, Digital Empowerment Foundation) on the rise of digital technologies in India and why equitable access to them must be prioritised.
by India Development Review | 6 min read
A man sits crosslegged before two old cellphones-digital divide
February 16, 2023
India’s digital divide: From bad to worse?
Oxfam's India Inequality report 2022 reveals the extent of the digital divide in the country and how it impacts access to education, healthcare, and financial service for marginalised communities.
by India Development Review | 4 min read
A boy in school uniform typing on computer keyboard_union budget education
February 7, 2023
Does Budget 2023 combat the digital divide in schools?
Budget 2023–24 introduces measures to align with the vision of NEP 2020, but the school education sector needs more to bridge the learning loss caused by the pandemic.
by Protiva Kundu, Revati Patil | 5 min read
blue, red, and green grafitti on a wall--adivasi languages
January 31, 2023
“Language is like air; we understand its relevance in its absence”
Two young Adivasi cultural activists talk about their work of conserving and digitising their languages and the challenges they face in their endeavour.
by Debojit Dutta | 7 min read
Auto rickshaw meter saying for hire_platform cooperatives
January 20, 2023
Platform co-ops: Democratising the digital economy
The dominance of a few aggregator platforms offering food delivery and transport services harms workers and consumers alike. How can platform cooperatives help?
by Anagha Sasidharan, Nivedita Krishna | 6 min read
Two women sitting on the ground, surrounded by weaving baskets_open network for digital commerce
January 13, 2023
Indian artisans are still missing from e-commerce platforms
High logistical costs and a lack of digital know-how are some factors keeping Indian artisans out of e-commerce. How can the recently launched Open Network for Digital Commerce change this?
by Abhishek Modi, Parul Gupta | 5 min read
A man walks past a Covid-19 coronavirus awareness mural along the roadside in Chennai-crisis relief
October 21, 2022
Crisis relief: Where we failed and what we learnt
Five learnings for nonprofits to keep in mind before engaging in disaster management work.
by Devansh Mehta | 7 min read
A woman using a digital tablet-digital rights and privacy
August 9, 2022
Data protection and digital rights in India
In a country where digital literacy and access still have a long way to go, what shape do digital rights and data protection laws need to take?
by India Development Review | 6 min read
Workers standing at the other side of a counter_e-shram
April 28, 2022
Confusion mars e-Shram registration process
Across India, unorganised workers registering for the e-Shram card have to wade through rumours of monetary benefits, fear of fraud, and a daunting process.
by Debojit Dutta, Shreya Adhikari | 7 min read
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