A girl with no access to internet facilities and gadgets uses a microscope as she attends an open-air class at Joba Attpara village in the Indian state of West Bengal on September 13, 2021. Ensuring women and girls have equitable access to the internet and can go online safely is an essential part of creating a inclusive and sustainable digital transformation in Asia and the Pacific. Photo: Reuters
Opinion
Opinion
Asia’s digital revolution must not leave its women and girls behind
- The digital revolution is a game changer across all spheres of development, but technological advances risk perpetuating existing inequality
- Women and girls in the Asia-Pacific need equitable internet access, online safety and educational opportunities to ensure an inclusive digital transformation
A girl with no access to internet facilities and gadgets uses a microscope as she attends an open-air class at Joba Attpara village in the Indian state of West Bengal on September 13, 2021. Ensuring women and girls have equitable access to the internet and can go online safely is an essential part of creating a inclusive and sustainable digital transformation in Asia and the Pacific. Photo: Reuters
