50 years ago, a revolutionary idea - The Internet - transformed the world, redefining how countries develop and at what speed. In digital development, openness fuels innovation, accessibility drives inclusivity, and sharing spreads knowledge far and wide. The pioneers of the Internet envisioned a tool for the benefit of humanity. To truly realize that dream, we again build on that original ethos. In the next 50 years we can bridge the digital divide, and break new barriers, so potential is not wasted, but realized. Learn more: http://wrld.bg/AYq450QL5LY #digitalinclusion #digitalsolutions

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