The Role of Civil Society in Connecting People Online (Zero-rating and Beyond)

This speech reflects DGMT’s journey in advancing zero-rating as a tool to expand access to critical services, particularly for underserved communities. It highlights key learnings that access alone is insufficient without meaningful use and positions the current moment as a shift towards a more holistic approach to digital inclusion. Looking ahead, it introduces the Connectivity Coalition as a collaborative platform to drive systems-level change, emphasizing the importance of partnerships across civil society, government, and the private sector.