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The GSMA launched <strong>The Business Imperative for Digital Inclusion: Reporting and Engagement Guide<\/strong>, a groundbreaking resource co-developed with Radicle Development to empower operators with shared definitions, core metrics, and stakeholder engagement strategies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The webinar went into further detail on the guide from the authors as well hearing from MNOs who provided their own case studies adn perspective on incorporating digital inclusion into business practices. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Watch the webinar recording here to see what was discussed in full<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n                <script src=\"https:\/\/platform.vixyvideo.com\/p\/557\/sp\/55700\/embedIframeJs\/uiconf_id\/23455624\/partner_id\/557\"><\/script>\r\n                <div style=\"padding-bottom: 56.25%; position: relative;\"><div id=\"vixy_player_6a21d7621a2a4\" style=\"position:absolute; width:100%; height:100%\"><\/div><\/div>\r\n                <script>\r\n                    kWidget.embed({\r\n                      \"targetId\": \"vixy_player_6a21d7621a2a4\",\r\n                      \"wid\": \"_557\",\r\n                      \"uiconf_id\": 23459939,\r\n                      \"flashvars\": {},\r\n                      \"entry_id\": \"0_jzs4eznr\"\r\n                    });\r\n                <\/script>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Agenda:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Welcome &amp; Introduction (5 min):<\/strong>&nbsp;The GSMA&#8217;s vision for digital inclusion as the future of mobile innovation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Guide Overview (10 min):<\/strong>&nbsp;A dynamic walkthrough of the guide by lead authors Anna Martin and Jennifer Compton (Radicle Development).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Panel Discussion &amp; Unique Case Studies (35 min):<\/strong>&nbsp;Unpack real-world applications with industry experts, including representatives from internationally rated mobile network operators. 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