The EDISON Alliance is achieving digital inclusion by demonstrating the power of commitment, innovation and collaboration.

Bridging the digital divide is a complex challenge, and the EDISON Alliance believes in the importance of demonstrating it is achievable. Responding to the challenge, the Alliance launched the 1 Billion Lives Challenge in September 2021 and set an ambitious goal: improve 1 billion lives through affordable and accessible digital solutions in three focus areas – healthcare, education and financial services – by 2025.

As such, the core metric is the outcome – a life improved through new adoption of a digital service.

Members are requested to make a commitment on the number of lives they aim to positively impact by 2025. Commitments must be backed by credible initiatives. The focus must align with one of the three focus areas above, or tackle one of the three structural barriers: access, affordability and usability.