The Inclusive Digital Development Workshop was the third in a successful annual series in which the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and U.K. Research and Innovation (UKRI) brought together researchers, practitioners, and policy makers to address systemic barriers that limit the potential impact of research and innovation in international development.
The topic of Inclusive Digital Development reflects our growing awareness that the data and digital revolution brings a number of potential gains for developing countries. To ensure that this revolution serves all members of society, not just those who are already digitally empowered, the development community must navigate a number of challenging questions around fairness, marginalization, and equity. This fits with the principles outlined in the UKRI AI Review and USAID’s Digital Strategy.
Please note that USAID’s Research Technical Assistance Center (RTAC) has concluded. The RTAC website will be decommissioned at the end of 2025. Some materials will be transferred to the NORC website and the USAID Learning Lab website in the coming months. However, we recommend downloading any materials you would like to preserve at this time.