Akmam Binte Arif is a Research Associate for the Women’s Economic Empowerment and Digital Connectivity (WEE-Connect) initiative.
She began her career as a research analyst at Innovations for Poverty Action, with over two years of expertise in financial inclusion and women empowerment. Akmam completed her M.Sc. in Economics from North South University, earned with distinction.
WEE-Connect is a pioneering initiative addressing the persistent gender gap in digital connectivity in the Global South, aiming to bridge barriers for women, foster economic empowerment, and establish evidence-based strategies through inclusive research, best case practices, and the creation of a scholarly community focused on the intersection of digital connectivity and gender.