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    Opinion: Digital inclusion must be central to global economic growth plans

    Development finance institutions have a key role to play in pushing for digital prosperity for all.

    By Deemah AlYahya // 24 October 2024

    As global leaders gather for the International Monetary Fund and World Bank annual meetings, the world faces escalating challenges that threaten economic stability and growth. As policymakers and economic leaders consider pathways to sustainable growth, digital access and digital literacy must be prioritized within any global economic policy debated at the meetings.

    Indeed, the IMF-World Bank gathering is unfolding against the backdrop of a digital divide that prevents billions of underserved individuals from accessing fair opportunities to participate in the global digital economy.

    This year’s theme, Multilateralism: Achievements, Challenges, and the Way Forward, will aim to help countries achieve tangible development outcomes while navigating interconnected issues, from poverty and climate change to inequality. Addressing these issues demands a fresh perspective — one that recognizes digital inclusion as a powerful lever for economic, environmental, and social resilience. It’s a key driver of equitable growth.

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      Her Excellency Deemah AlYahya is the secretary-general of the Digital Cooperation Organization, an intergovernmental institution dedicated to advancing global digital inclusion, economic growth, and social empowerment. As the first woman from Saudi Arabia to lead an intergovernmental organization, AlYahya champions initiatives focused on digital transformation, cross-border collaboration, and sustainable economic development. Her work at DCO emphasizes empowering women, youth, and entrepreneurs, driving forward an inclusive vision for the digital economy.

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