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    Accountability

    Does the Number of ICT Users Indicate Digital Adoption?

    Policy discussions often overlook the socio-demographic diversity among PwDs and the types of disabilities. Collecting census data to account for the PwD population and its diversity is a crucial first step in formulating effective policies for ICT accessibility, especially in rural, remote, and underserved regions of India.
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    E-governance

    Universal Connectivity Gets a $9 Billion Private Sector Boost

    ITU has called for $100 billion in overall investments by 2026 to provide the expertise and resources required to extend universal, meaningful connectivity and...
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    Agri-technology

    Digital Training in Pakistani Villages Yields Bumper Participation

    Pakistan agriculture landscape has gone digital. The use of online tools during the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated in every domain — from finances to health,...
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    Agri-technology

    Leveraging Digital Technologies

    Digitalization of rural communities is leading the way to a better future across Asia and the Pacific. But, it must be remembered that the...
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    CSR

    Huawei launches its CSR flagship programme In Nepal

    Huawei announced the launch of its 'Seeds for the Future' CSR programme in Nepal. The programme aims at developing skills of students interested in...
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    Democracy

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    UK’s Richest 10 Per Cent Extracted Half of India’s Wealth During Colonial Rule, Says Oxfam Report

    If current trends continue, Oxfam predicts that five trillionaires will emerge within the next decade. In stark contrast, the number of people living in poverty has remained nearly unchanged since 1990.
    Democracy

    Nepal: Economic Prosperity vs. Rising Debt and Inflation

    With vegetable inflation exceeding 40 per cent, consumers face the brunt of soaring costs, while weak market monitoring and governance exacerbate the issue.
    Accountability

    UK’s Richest 10 Per Cent Extracted Half of India’s Wealth During Colonial Rule, Says Oxfam Report

    If current trends continue, Oxfam predicts that five trillionaires will emerge within the next decade. In stark contrast, the number of people living in poverty has remained nearly unchanged since 1990.
    Accountability

    Sri Lanka: Cost of Living to Rise in Second Half of 2025

    Sri Lanka’s central bank embraced deflationary measures that allowed currency appreciation and restored external stability. Critics argue, however, that these gains may be short-lived without structural reforms and tighter inflation targets.

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