Not Just Online, In Control: Why Women’s Digital Agency Matters

In the race to close the digital divide, the conversation has long been centered around access: who has a device, and who can get online? But as we step deeper into the digital age, it’s time we asked a more urgent and transformative question: who controls their digital experience?

While digital inclusion refers to access (using a device, using the internet, and connecting to a network), digital agency takes it one step further. Digital agency is about control, choice, and empowerment: the ability to decide how, when, and why digital tools are used. But for millions of women around the world, digital agency remains elusive.

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Lauren Hendricks brings over 30 years of experience in the humanitarian and development sectors across Africa, Europe, Latin America, and Asia. With a focus on sectors such as financial inclusion, agriculture, SME development, gender inclusion, women’s empowerment, and technology, she is committed to ensuring marginalized communities have the information and resources they need to thrive. […]

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