The use of information and communications technologies (ICTs) have increased throughout the world, particularly after the advent of the Internet. Statistics show that most people living in the developed economies have access to ICTs in one form or another, but this is not the case for people living in developing economies. Some of the questions explored in this episode are: how can these countries, especially in the Western Balkans and the Eastern Partnership region, take advantage of the opportunities generated by ICTs? And how can the vulnerable groups in these countries benefit from ICTs?  

For this episode, the guests are: 

- Nandini Harihareswara, a digital finance and payments expert, focused on ensuring the benefits of the digital economy are inclusive of those underserved in emerging markets; 

- Sona Telunts, a Programs Director at the Center for Agribusiness and Rural Development in Armenia; and 

- Asib Zekir, a manager of the social enterprise REDI Recycling in North Macedonia.  

We have interesting topics coming up, so stay tuned!