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A SHORT INTRODUCTION Digital inclusion isn’t something new. But this is. Frameworks from UN organizations, grassroots projects from NGOs, and initiatives from the private sector are all contributing towards digital inclusion. We aim to radicalize this movement by bringing together these different actors for an interdisciplinary dialogue. If we look at digital inclusion from a 360° point of view, what new insights, new perspectives, and new visions might emerge through this cross fertilization? It’s time to move beyond technological solutionism. Oftentimes when we talk about digital inclusion, we discuss a “skills gap” or an “infrastructure gap.” We start from a space of deficit, instead of a space of opportunity. We’re now at a crossroads where inclusion and innovation actually cross radically. We must focus less on technological headsets and more on innovative mindsets. By adopting a more open, holistic perspective we give room for intentional serendipity on our own digital inclusion journeys. If you serendipitously seek fresh ideas and dialogues with intention, they will find you.
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