eTrade for all Newsletter

Dear all,

Welcome to the March edition of our newsletter!

As the world marks 30 years since the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, International Women’s Day 2025 came at a time of both progress and new challenges. At the 69th session of the Commission on the Status of Women, stakeholders gathered at the UN Headquarters in New York, to reaffirm their commitment to gender equality—this time with a sharper focus on the digital age. Check out our insights as well as how eTrade for all partners celebrated IWD 25 this year.

In this edition, we will also offer a snapshot of some recent releases from our partners, on how different regions are navigating digital challenges and opportunities. Learn more about eTrade Readiness Assessment of Trinidad and Tobago, the Overcoming Development Traps in Latin America and the Caribbean in the Digital Age report, the Azerbaijan Rural Digital Needs Assessment, and the Economic Report on Africa 2025.

We then will share insights about the second edition of the Global Digital Summit 2025 - Digital Pathways for All, organized by the World Bank. The Summit reminds that while digital connectivity is essential to economic opportunity, 2.6 billion people remain offline—most of them in low- and middle-income countries.

Lastly, don’t miss our updates on key global processes. As in recent months, we continue to track and consolidate the most relevant developments for you in the dedicated section.

Enjoy the read!