Understanding how digital change shapes institutions, communities and human development.
ELDRANELDRANIn this issue, the editorial team introduces the journal's research agenda and the questions shaping its field.
Published 2026
Artificial intelligence is becoming embedded in institutional decision-making, public services, education, health systems, finance, regulation, and digital platforms. Its public significance therefore depends not only on model capability but on the o…
Keywords: AI governance; algorithmic accountability; public-sector AI; automated decision-making; institutional capacity; transparency; public interest
Published 2026
Digital connectivity has expanded dramatically, yet access to a network does not guarantee meaningful participation in digital society. Digital inequality increasingly concerns the quality and affordability of connectivity, access to capable devices,…
Keywords: digital inequality; digital inclusion; meaningful connectivity; digital skills; ICT4D; accessibility; inclusive development
Published 2026
Digital platforms have become institutional infrastructures for communication, commerce, work, culture, search, advertising, and social participation. Their significance extends beyond individual applications because platforms organize visibility, co…
Keywords: digital platforms; platform governance; algorithmic curation; data governance; platform labour; content moderation; institutional power
Published 2026
Digital identity, interoperable payments, data-exchange systems, registries, authentication services, and government portals are increasingly described as digital public infrastructure because they provide reusable foundations for public and private …
Keywords: digital public infrastructure; digital identity; interoperability; digital payments; e-government; privacy; public services