Overview
Digital development describes the use and application of technology and digital tools in international development. While the digital revolution has not advanced at an equal pace across the world and marginalized groups continue to be excluded, the introduction of new tools has brought improvements. This resource introduces practitioners new to digital development with definitions, nomenclature, and nuances specific to the data science sector to strengthen a shared understanding of terms and relevant topics.
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