Digital connectivity is increasingly vital for managing one’s health, generating income, and participating in the economy. Many mobile-based interventions have emerged to benefit low-income people, including digital financial services, digital agricultural advisory tools, and mobile health tools. But despite growing investments in digital solutions for health and development, women continue to be left behind across geographies and income segments.

For example, while the expansion of affordable, high-speed broadband in South Asia has narrowed the gender gap in mobile phone ownership and internet use, the same is not true in sub-Saharan Africa. This means African women are limited in their ability to take advantage of many opportunities to improve their lives.