Advancing connectivity between the Asia-Pacific region and North America
Facebook is working to advance connectivity between the Asia-Pacific region and North America through building two new subsea cables…
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An opportunity to create a greener internet
The city of Nacala, home to over 200,000 people, sits on the northern coastline of Mozambique. Found in the…
Creating Access and Safety for the LGBTQ+ Community Online
This blog was written by A4AI’s Asia Regional Coordinator Anju Mangal and Research Manager for Access and Affordability Teddy…
Human Rights Meet Humanitarian Practice: Delivering Internet as Aid
This piece was written by John Traylor, Monitoring and Evaluation and Connectivity Officer, Mercy Corps Food, water, shelter –…
Can Free Phones Close the Digital Gender Divide?
This piece was written by Catherine Highet, Nisha Singh, and Arisha Salman. It was originally published by CGAP. The…
Tackling digital inequalities needs a people centred approach – Here’s how
This piece was written by A4AI’s Deputy Director & Policy Lead Eleanor Sarpong. Follow her on Twitter @Ellasarpong. Throughout the…
We’re partnering with the CTU to expand affordable access and meaningful connectivity across the Caribbean
A4AI is excited to form a partnership with the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU), an inter-governmental organisation dedicated to promoting…
Strengthening ties for affordable connectivity worldwide
This piece was written by A4AI Executive Director Sonia Jorge. It was originally published by The International Telecommunication Union…
Leave No One Behind: A People-Centered Approach to Achieve Meaningful Connectivity
In light of the importance of addressing the digital divide in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic and the…
Connecting The World With Last Mile Connectivity
The spread of Covid-19 has highlighted and amplified the digital inequalities that exist between those who have access to…
No connectivity without electricity: how a lack of power keeps millions offline
During natural disasters the web is a lifeline, but in low- and middle-income countries, too many people are forced to go without electricity and internet at a time they most need it
A4AI and Web Foundation back petitions to restore full internet access and protect online privacy in Myanmar
In recent years, Myanmar has made significant progress towards affordable internet access, following sustained coalition building efforts led by…