Digital transformation may exacerbate environmental

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• The Intersection of Digital Inclusivity and Media Sustainability, Challenges and Opportunities in Marginalized Communities (2026) · NIU Journal of Social Sciences · doi

  References In order to create digital spaces that are more inclusive and sustainable to marginalized groups, it will not be sufficient to use chance alone. To achieve this target, specific policies must be in place, it must have consistent investment and leaders who must prioritize the needs of the people. Both UNESCO (2021) and World Bank (2020) mention that belonging to the digital world means being beyond merely having access internet. The underprivileged communities should have a policy that supports them and powerful systems of empowerment that are sustainable. It is here that the policy should intervene, provide equal opportunities to access the digital space, engage in it, and have a future in which digital tools are sustainable and accessible to everyone. the to The basis is to fortify digital infrastructure and make it affordable. A lot of the marginalized communities, 87 Al-Mamary, Y. H., & Alshallaqi, M. (2023). Making inclusive: An digital government more integrated perspective. Social Sciences, 12(11), 557. https://doi.org/10.3390/socsci12110557 Apriliyanti, I. D., Kusumasari, B., Pramusinto, A., & Setianto, W. A. (2021). Digital Divide in ASEAN member states: Analyzing the critical factors for successful e-government programs. Online Information Review, 45(3), https://doi.org/10.1108/OIR-07- 440–460. 2020-0306 Basu, S. (2004). E-government and developing countries: An overview. International Review of Law, Computers & Technology, 18(1), 109–132. https://doi.org/10.1080/13600860410001674779 NIU Journal of Social Sciences Breisinger, C., Keenan, M., & Mbuthia, J. (2023). A way forward: Policy-driven transformation. International Food Policy Research Institute. Chen, Y. N., Chen, H. M., Huang, W., & Ching, R. K. (2006). in E-government developed and developing countries.

  generalrecommendationsevidence 5/5
  Keywords: digital policy government sustainable must https inclusive marginalized world access communities social sciences review developing
• Governing digital transformation for sustainable development: an integrated cross–country assessment framework (2026) · Frontiers in Sustainable Cities · doi

  Digital transformation may exacerbate environmental pressures, deepen socio-economic inequalities, and reinforce institutional asymmetries. The study notes that digital transformation outcomes are not inherently beneficial. The study highlights the need for effective governance frameworks to ensure that digital transformation contributes to sustainable development.

  generalstated challengesevidence 5/5
  Keywords: digital transformation exacerbate environmental pressures deepen socio-economic inequalities
• From digital transformation to digital exclusion: Iraq, global administrative law, and international human rights (2026) · Frontiers in Political Science · doi

  ensuring that digital systems are accessible, understandable, contestable, and accountable to ordinary citizens - addressing the risk of digital exclusion, particularly for citizens who do not have access to the Internet or digital literacy - balancing the need for digital governance with the need to protect human rights, including privacy, equality, and access to justice

  generalstated challengesevidence 5/5
  Keywords: ensuring digital systems accessible understandable contestable accountable ordinary

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