Riccardo Puliti: The world needs a digital lifeline so we can truly get connected

In the face of multiple crises, robust digital connectivity can improve the welfare of those most in need — the very people who run the risk of being held back by a digital deficit 

From Kenya to Ukraine and from Malaysia to Tanzania, the World Bank Group study has compiled evidence suggesting that digitalisation can help communities to decentralise, decarbonise, and innovate. 

In periods of crisis, digital technologies provide a lifeline that keeps people, communities, and businesses functioning.

From the Covid-19 pandemic to violent conflicts and natural disasters, being connected has allowed us to continue working, learning, and communicating.