The Geneva Research Lab for Digital Impact bridges evidence and action to accelerate connectivity and digital impact efforts.

Global

The ITU estimates $2.6-2.8 trillion-less than 3% of global GDP-could enable meaningful connectivity for all by 2030, showing the gap is solvable at a global scale.

Brazil

Over 90% of public school are connected, yet fewer than 50% have internet strong enough for learning-showing why quality, not just access, matters.

Morocco

Despite similar income levels, Morocco paid less than half of what Jordan paid for broadband in 2024 – illustrating that affordability varies significantly even among economic peers.

Rwanda

In 2024, broadband in Rwanda cost $19.2/month - almost five times higher than in neighboring Tanzania ($3.9), showing how connectivity prices can vary even between bordering countries.

Africa

Across 38 countries, education rose to africans #3 priority-signaling rising demand for digital learning and connected schools.

Jordan

Despite similar income levels, Jordan paid more than twice of what Morocco paid for broadband in 2024 – illustrating that affordability varies significantly even among economic peers.

Pakistan

Despite similar regional and income contexts, broadband was nearly 4x more expensive in Pakistan than in Sri Lanka in 2024 - showing that national conditions alone don't explain price differences.

bangladesh

In 2025, fixed broadband cost 6x less in Bangladesh than in Combodia ( 2.37 vs 15 ) - demonstrating how similar contexts can face vastly different prices, shaping what schools can afforde.

Cambodia

In 2025, fixed broadband cost 6x more in Combodia than in Bangladesh ( 15 vs 2.37 ) - demonstrating how similar contexts can face vastly different prices, shaping what schools can afforde.

Tanzania

In 2024, broadband in Tanzania cost $3.9/month - almost five times lower than in neighboring Rwanda ($19.2), showing how connectivity prices can vary even between bordering countries.

Nigeria

Since 2009, fixed broadband prices fell nearly 10× - showing how fast markets can change and why outdated pricing can leave schools overpaying.

Sri-lanka

Despite similar regional and income contexts, broadband was nearly 4× cheaper in Sri Lanka than Pakistan in 2024 - showing that national conditions alone don’t explain price differences.

KENYA

Giga’s school-connectivity work in Kenya didn’t just upgrade infrastructure, it also sparked the creation of a new national e-waste management policy. During Giga-led trainings, ministries recognized that the devices enabling connectivity (like switches and routers) would eventually become e-waste. This awareness prompted government actors to agree on developing an ICT-led e-waste policy to manage the long-term environmental impact of digitalization.

Global

Students using digital devices for up to 1 hour/day score 14 points higher in math on average-linking connectivity directly to learning outcomes.

Global

A 1% increase in school connectivity can raise learning outcomes by 0.06%, and a 1% learning gain can boost GDP per capita by 0.19% - connecting education, connectivity, and growth.