Experts say that the technology gap contributes to the growing inequality between different parts of the globe.

“The other reason is a bias that exists within the tech industry.

The report finds that research in high-income and middle-income countries contributes disproportionately to a disconnect with the SDGs.

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What we need is more equality, diversity, and democracy in research and innovation.”

Motorcycles for Good

Building out tech in the developing world might be improved by better communications.

Creating incentives that shift the focus of large tech companies to developing regions could be a possible solution."

A family using a laptop at home at night.

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Ampersand is the first electric motorcycleprovider in Rwanda.

The company offers electric motorcycles to taxi and other commercial drivers.

It exchanges batteries and conducts bike maintenance at its proprietary stations throughout Kigali.

Software can also play a part in increasing the availability of drinking water.

The recently launchedWell Beyond appallows community members to independently maintain and diagnose water systems.