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Digital Inclusion stories

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Paymentology and Mastercard partner to foster financial inclusion
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The partnership will ensure a more robust financial ecosystem in Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador, by helping the population access the digital economy.
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Mastercard brings Fijians into digital payment ecosystem
Fri, 21st Jul 2023
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Mastercard has partnered with Vodafone Fiji to provide a new way of paying in-store and online, both at home and abroad, with the launch of M-PAiSA Mastercard. 
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Can AI really learn? And can we learn to work with it?
Mon, 3rd Apr 2023
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The biggest controversy around AI is whether it can actually learn or if it only does what it is programmed to do. So far, the answer is 'yes and no.'
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IWD 2023: It's simple - Empowered women empower women
Thu, 9th Mar 2023
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There was a time when she sat at the boardroom table with just one other woman present, but today Jean says she sees a lot more women becoming leaders.
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IWD 2023: Breaking Barriers for Women in the African Tech Industry
Wed, 8th Mar 2023
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While the number of women in senior leadership roles is increasing (such as mine), progress is sluggish, and women continue to encounter barriers to success.
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IWD 2023: Women in tech and innovation - the next frontier of fashion
Wed, 8th Mar 2023
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Combining the powerful force of technology with the personal and emotional threads of fashion is currently underrepresented and underappreciated in Australia.
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IWD 2023: 5 ways to create more balanced experiences in the workplace
Wed, 8th Mar 2023
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Findings from the Qualtrics study highlight the diverse gender experience gaps that exist in workplaces across Australia and New Zealand.
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IWD 2023: Why gender equity starts with asking for it upfront
Wed, 8th Mar 2023
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Companies will embrace equitable policies and practices faster if senior candidates make it clear that they matter.
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IWD 2023: Creating opportunities through education and sponsoring
Wed, 8th Mar 2023
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Making our digital world more gender-balanced requires both including more women in tech roles, as well as creating an environment for them.
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IWD 2023: Breaking the glass ceiling in tech, one crack at a time
Wed, 8th Mar 2023
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This year, we have more case studies and proof points than ever of the ability to create and reap the benefits of gender-balanced teams.
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IWD 2023: Taking two steps forward towards gender equity in a hybrid working world
Wed, 8th Mar 2023
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Hybrid work arrangements have the potential to create gaps between those who work from home and those who work in the office, regardless of gender. 
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IWD 2023: Why Women Are the Answer to Cybersecurity’s Talent Shortage
Wed, 8th Mar 2023
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Despite progress made in bringing more women into the industry over the last few years, they still only make up 25% of the global cybersecurity workforce.
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IWD 2023: Women disrupting tech - Leading the charge in innovation and inclusion
Wed, 8th Mar 2023
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Despite women comprising 47.9% of Australia's workforce and enrolling in STEM courses at a faster rate than men, they still only make up 26% of the country's technology workers.
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IWD 2023: Embracing strengths of diversity and uplifting women
Wed, 8th Mar 2023
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How do we challenge tech companies to review practices to become more inclusive and to empower women to bring out their best potential?
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IWD 2023: My journey of resilience, loyalty, positivity and authenticity
Wed, 8th Mar 2023
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As a turning point in my career, I decided to be openly creative with personality, which landed me a regional role based in Singapore.
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IWD 2023: Turning Our DEI Analysis Inward for Lessons on Women in Tech
Wed, 8th Mar 2023
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Going into this case study, we expected that we would gain an understanding of systemic factors that help bring more women into tech.
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IWD 2023: We can’t leave women behind in this digital-first world
Wed, 8th Mar 2023
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We're so clearly already living in a digital-first world, so how do we start to solve the issue of the lack of gender balance in tech?
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IWD 2023: How changing times can be an opportunity to embrace equity
Wed, 8th Mar 2023
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Look out for ways to boost diversity and inclusion while you’re shaking things up, says Lisa Baldwin, Regional Business Manager, Ricoh Australia.
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IWD 2023: Digitalising financial services for better inclusion of women
Wed, 8th Mar 2023
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The topic of equity is especially pronounced when we take a look at financial inclusion for women here in Australia.
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IWD 2023: Preventing tokenism in diversity, equity, and inclusion strategy
Wed, 8th Mar 2023
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In honour of IWD 2023, I encourage organisations working on their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategies to actively avoid tokenism.
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IWD 2023: The five elements that ensure women in tech reach their full potential
Wed, 8th Mar 2023
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There are a number of significant factors that need to come into play to ensure that women in technology can confidently pursue their ambitions and reach their full potential.
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IWD 2023: Equity for profit - The benefits of a diverse workforce in the ICT industry
Wed, 8th Mar 2023
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Diverse representation in the industry, particularly in leadership positions, has been limited, resulting in a technology landscape that can, at times, be homogeneous and lacking in varied perspectives.
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IWD 2023: Listen, learn and lean in to improve equity
Wed, 8th Mar 2023
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Times are changing, “traditional” roles in the workplace, at home and in society are evolving at a rapid pace, alongside the technological advancements that enable them.
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IWD 2023: Vulnerability and our roles in achieving inclusivity for women in IT
Wed, 8th Mar 2023
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While we’ve come a long way, there is still much to do to ensure that we continue to make the workplace equitable for women.
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