Nurturing ethical digitalisation: Balancing progress with cultural integrity

By combining digital technology with cultural values, countries can progress without losing sight of their traditions. For example, in Pakistan, Aga Khan University (AKU) is leading by example. Shaukat Ali Khan, the university's Global Chief Information Officer, explains how they embed cultural and ethical values into their digital solutions, like the Family Hifazat app. This app gives patients easy access to their health records and services, reflecting the university’s commitment to respect, care and transparency. This approach shows that it’s possible to advance technologically while staying true to ethical and cultural principles.