Let us grant all people access to technology’s power to solve today’s most pressing problems. Techcess Granted is founded on the unwavering desire for technology to be used to better all lives, not favor some and impinge on others. It is crucial for us to imagine, design, and use technology for social good and anticipate its impact on underrepresented communities.
Techcess Granted’s mission is to inspire underrepresented minorities and women to engage with emerging technologies, ask questions, and participate in the conversation. All voices need to be heard from software developers and engineers to civic leaders and urban residents. The responsible and ethical use of technologies cannot be done without collective action. As we explore technology together, Techcess Granted aims to break the cycle of exclusion, a large number of underrepresented communities suffer.
Examples in Industry
Groups such as the G20 Global Smart Cities Alliance are laying the fundamental groundwork and policies for future cities, underrepresented groups must be involved.
“As the world urbanizes, sustainable development and economic growth depend increasingly on the successful management of urban growth. With the right technology — and the know-how to govern it — cities can lead the way in solving problems in energy, transportation, healthcare, education and natural disaster response, while making their communities more inclusive, resilient and sustainable.” — Global Smart Cities Alliance
https://globalsmartcitiesalliance.org/?page_id=107
Diversity in the development of technology is essential to maximize the impacts Global Smart Cities Alliance points out.