My piece on how societies can hold difficult conversations, such as about how to stick to net zero plans - with examples from Ireland to Finland, Scotland to Taiwan. Summary: it's hard but not impossible. geoffmulgan.com/post/how-can-a…

Appreciate the insights shared by Stefan Liller in The Daily Star (thedailystar.net/opinion/views/…), where he discusses the root causes of gender bias and the necessary actions.

“Today, nine out of 10 people in the world hold fundamental biases against women” according to the recently…

📢Global Recognition!🏅🥇
a2i's #NISE & #MuktoPaath won the prestigious #WITSA_Awrads_2023 for their transformative work on skill development & education in Bangladesh through online platforms🇧🇩🌍
#SmartBangladesh2041 #WITSA2023 #WITSA_Award #SkillDevelopment #FoW #FoE

“I congratulate Bangladesh on its leadership in setting up the e-Quality Centre. The goal of achieving zero digital divide is something that is not only essential but also urgent. This is a goal that the United Nations has fully embraced. The Secretary-General, in his policy…

🗨️HFM Dr. AK Abdul Momen on 'e-Quality Centre for Inclusive Innovation' launching on the 78th UNGA 🇺🇳 Envisioning a world with #ZeroDigitalDivide .
a2i #SmartBangladesh2041 #eQuality #LeaveNoOneBehind #SDGs #UNGA78 Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Bangladesh People-Centered Internet ORF UNDP Bangladesh

📡Breaking barriers at #UNGA78 e-Quality Centre Launch! Gambia, Uganda, Ghana, Somalia, & São Tomé and Príncipe awarded the International ICT Innovation (i3) Facility Fund. Envisioning🌍 #ZeroDigitalDivide & leaving no one behind on the road to progress! 🇧🇩
#SmartBangladesh2041

🇧🇩 Anir Chowdhury,​ Policy Advisor for the Aspire to Innovate a2i initiative, said, “Starting from zero in 2017 to 30 million, all social safety net beneficiaries in Bangladesh get their payments digitally now”.
#Bangladesh #ResponsibleDigitalPayments #UNGA

Microsoft increased worldwide water consumption by 34% last year, due to increased AI training. That's dwarfed by Google, which used 5.6 billion gallons last year, a 20% jump that's also likely attributable to machine learning futurism.com/critics-micros… ht Estampa

Honored to lead such an eminent team of leaders passionate about #LeavingNoOneBehind the benefits of the digital revolution. Welcoming our new board members Ursula Owusu Thelma Quaye Kojo Boakye of Meta. Great job Sonia Jorge Onica N. Makwakwa and team Global Digital Inclusion Partnership for the great job!

“I am delighted that Gambia is one of the winners of the International ICT Innovation (i3) Fund. It presents a unique opportunity for countries like The Gambia, to successfully replicate innovative strategies and tools that cater to all segments of society, including vulnerable…

“With the launch of the ‘e-Quality Centre’, today’s event signifies a momentous step forward in our collective, global quest to achieve ‘Zero Digital Divide.’ I cannot think of a more powerful statement to champion the cause of digital inclusion; of ending the digital divide. It…

UNDERSTAND the digital divide, SOLVE the digital divide, and FUND issues within the digital divide - that is the crux of our e-Quality centre.

We take great pride in announcing the establishment of 'e-Quality Centre’ as our unwavering commitment to bridging the digital divide…

Parallel to our main event, we're unveiling the 'e-Quality Centre for Inclusive Innovation' in #UK with distinguished panellists. Together, we strive for a world with #ZeroDigitalDivide .
To join ⤵️
🎥Zoom Meeting ID: 872 3140 1322
Passcode: 2041
a2i #SmartBangladesh2041

Unveiling the 'e-Quality Centre for Inclusive Innovation' during the #UNGA78 with distinguished panellists. Together, we aim for a world with #ZeroDigitalDivide on 25 Sep 2023; 10 am (NY Time)
🎥Join: unvc.webex.com/unvc/j.php?MTI…
Meeting no: 2346 364 6556
Meeting pw: PMBangladesh0925

📢Join us on September 25, 2023, at 10:00 am (NY) /8:00 pm (BD) for #UNGA2023 side event, presented by Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Bangladesh, a2i, & UN Development. Discover how the 'e-Quality Centre' is leading the way in eliminating the digital divide.🔗Register: forms.gle/MqsqZX1rtBfPMV…
#ZeroDigitalDivide

Had the honour of presenting a book on Bangladesh's remarkable journey of ‘MAKING DIGITAL WORK FOR THE POOR’ to vinton g cerf and Bob Kahn, two fathers of the internet, whose audacious vision and pioneering work has shaped the digital world we live in today.
Mei Lin Fung People-Centered Internet