The Digital Equity Researcher Inventory

The Digital Equity Researcher Inventory is a listing of researchers who have published research about broadband adoption and digital inclusion. Researchers from a multitude of academic disciplines and types of organizations have contributed to what we know about digital equity. The diversity of disciplines and sectors that researchers come from represents a rich variety of approaches to research and it demonstrates the importance of digital equity across fields. At the same time, disciplinary and sectoral boundaries can limit communication with the practitioner community and within the research community itself. The National Digital Inclusion Alliance (NDIA) aims to foster a more cohesive network of digital equity researchers and strengthen ties between digital inclusion practitioners and aligned fields of study. Digital inclusion practitioners, local leaders, policymakers, and others can use the inventory to locate experts and review their research, enhancing the capacity to make informed decisions and create sound programs and policies. The Digital Equity Researcher Inventory highlights the need for collaborative solutions to address digital equity challenges, and demonstrates NDIA’s interest in supporting the research community.