Across Latin America, the digital divide is not just a technological issue but a stark reflection of income inequality. Brazil is no exception. Access to the internet, a crucial gateway to education, job opportunities, and essential services, remains unevenly distributed. Research highlights a significant disparity: wealthier individuals usually enjoy seamless connectivity, while poorer populations often […]
An emerging global consensus recognizes the role of digital public infrastructure (DPI) in facilitating countries’ digital transformation at scale. Digital identity (ID) is commonly recognized as the lynchpin of a trusted DPI foundation, enabling reliable authentication and trusted interactions between individuals, governments, and businesses. Digital identity is a key enabler for the delivery of digitalized public and […]
The clean energy transition is driving soaring demand for energy transition minerals (ETMs), such as lithium, cobalt, nickel, and copper, which are essential for manufacturing solar panels, wind turbines, batteries, and electric vehicles. This unprecedented demand surge is opening new opportunities for mineral-rich developing countries, particularly in Africa, to attract foreign investment, create jobs and boost […]
“All for Health and Health for All.” With this rallying cry of the 77th World Health Assembly still ringing in our ears, now is an apt time to ask where our collective efforts could benefit from new approaches. Improving global health is a formidable challenge. The latest World Health Organization/World Bank Universal Health Coverage (UHC) progress report underscores […]
