Posts by Digital Economy
Is Digital Transformation Improving Financial Inclusion? Here Is What We Found Out
Institutions of all types and sizes have embraced the new technologies to update their business and reach marginalized groups. Progress is uneven, but the opportunities are enormous.
Seven Reasons for Investing in a Powerful Broadband Network
From enhanced connectivity to significant environmental advantages, fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) has emerged as an essential tool in combating climate change and addressing some of today’s most pressing social issues.
Nothing is Fated: Shaping an Equitable Digital Future Must be a Collective Endeavor
As the bricklayers of tomorrow’s landscape, telecommunications companies are responsible for collaborating with all actors within the new technologies ecosystem to harness the full potential of the digital era.
Digitalization for Inclusive, Efficient and Fair Healthcare
Adopting new technologies in the pharmaceutical and healthcare space can reduce the incidence of chronic diseases, facilitate the early detection of serious illnesses, and help promote healthy habits among the population.
The Technologies that will turn Latin America and the Caribbean into a Global Hub for Sustainable Energies
Abundant minerals for transition, potential in hydro, solar, and wind power, and tools from the digital revolution position the region ideally for developing future energies and reaping their benefits.
Nine Transportation Challenges Technology Could Solve
Artificial intelligence, virtual reality, gamification... the digital revolution offers diverse options to tackle issues too common in Latin American and Caribbean cities: heavy traffic, road accidents, and even not having enough coins to pay for your ride.