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Why digital bureaucracy fails those most in need

I need government benefits but the online application system crashes constantly and the phone lines are always busy so I cannot get help anywhere.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Poorly implemented technology can make essential services harder to access rather than easier.

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