Articulation of tech companies’ accountability in Global Digital Compact key to bridging digital divide

Articulation of tech companies’ accountability in Global Digital Compact key to bridging digital divide A principal outcome of the Summit of the Future, scheduled for 23–24 September 2024, is the adoption of the Global Digital Compact (GDC). [...] Furthermore, the use of the term 'urgently' within this article underscores the imperative for including digital technology companies not just as key players in digital transformation, but also highlights the importance of their leadership as the private sector in addressing the global digital divide, ensuring that the digital realm remains open, safe, and trustworthy. [...] HQ Demographic of 200 Most Influential Tech Companies assessed by the World Benchmarking Alliance Tech companies’ human rights performance – Article 23(a)(b) (a) Digital technology companies and developers to incorporate human rights law and principles in the development, deployment and use of digital and emerging technologies, including through the application of human rights due diligence and im. [...] Percentage of digital technology companies disclosing time-bound targets on gender equality and women’s empowerment about its workplace Only 1 of 3 tech companies globally1 have disclosed commitment to gender equality and women’s empowerment and 38% of tech companies disclosed time-bound targets on gender equality and women’s empowerment about its workplace. [...] Percentage of digital technology companies disclosing the availability of a program that teach basic digital skills 1 Of 194 companies assessed in the 2023 WBA Gender Assessment.