Inclusive Futures: Lessons from Emerging Contexts on Building Equitable Digital Systems

This book offers a comprehensive analysis of the role of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the technology sector from a global perspective.Comprising seven in-depth chapters, the book highlights inherent biases within technology and strategies for constructing inclusive products and services.It takes on a forward-looking outlook on the future of DEI in technology, visualizing a world in which technology functions as a unifying force for positive social transformation. The authors examine DEI and their significance across different regions, to enhance readers’ awareness and understanding.This increased understanding is crucial for professionals and policymakers to make informed decisions that foster an inclusive technological environment.The book equips the readers with knowledge to identify and address these biases in technology, including algorithms, datasets, and user interfaces, through an in-depth study of such biases.This is particularly valuable for technology developers,